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Post by TTX on Jun 13, 2022 12:57:16 GMT -5
RIP.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 14, 2022 11:11:13 GMT -5
Larry Eilmes, a former fullback in the CFL, passed away May 27th at the age of 78. Eilmes was a fullback during college for Washington State, and after graduation he played 1966-1967 seasons for the B.C. Lions. The following is an excerpt from an article written by Colton Clark of The Spokesman-Review "The Rogers High graduate played at WSU in 1963-65, earning all-conference accolades twice. Eilmes, a first-team All-Coast pick in 1965, set Cougar program records for yards in a game and career rushing yards (1,597). He amassed 818 yards and six touchdowns on the ground during his final collegiate season in 1965. The Cougs surpassed expectations and compiled a 7-3 record that year, pulling off tense wins over Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana and Oregon State to earn their nickname. Eilmes built a reputation as a leader and one of the toughest players for the hard-nosed Cardiac Kids. “To this day I’ve never seen a better blocking fullback,” All-American defensive tackle Wayne Foster told Cougfan in 2005.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 16, 2022 22:14:32 GMT -5
METS' DARWYN ENCARNACION EX-MINOR LEAGUER DEAD AT 39 After Horrific Car Crash
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 17, 2022 1:16:20 GMT -5
Tim Sale, artist of Batman: The Long Halloween and other iconic comics, dies at 66 Known for his collaborations with writer Jeph Loeb, Sale did all the art for NBC's superhero series Heroes as well as definitive stories about Superman, Spider-Man, and more.
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Post by TTX on Jun 17, 2022 4:26:57 GMT -5
RIP Tim. Long Halloween was awesome.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 17, 2022 10:59:07 GMT -5
Curt Knight, a former place kicker in the NFL, passed away back on March 23rd at the age of 78. Knight went to college at the Texas Coast Guard. Upon graduation, he went undrafted and was signed by the Washington Redskins in 1969. He went on to play for Washington from 1969-1973. He scored 101 field goals during his NFL career. Knight led the NFL in field goals made in 1971 (29), and also led the NFC in scoring that same season (114 points). This success in 1971 resulted in him being named to the 1971 Pro Bowl squad.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 17, 2022 11:01:33 GMT -5
Michael Pratt a former ABA basketball player and coachpassed away on June 16th at the age of 73. Pratt played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, where he was a three-year letterwinner under legendary coach Adolph Rupp from 1967 through 1970. Following his career with the Wildcats, he was selected in the 1970 American Basketball Association draft by the Kentucky Colonels, where he played two seasons and averaged six points per game. Following his playing days, he became an assistant coach under Lee Rose at UNC Charlotte, helping the 49ers to reach the 1977 NCAA Final Four. After Rose accepted the head coaching job at Purdue following the 1977–78 season, Pratt was chosen as his successor. Pratt coached the 49ers for four seasons, compiling a record of 55–52 before being relieved of his duties following the 1981–82 season. Pratt did analysis on radio broadcasts of University of Kentucky basketball games. In 2009, he was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame.
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Post by Travis605 on Jun 17, 2022 13:21:34 GMT -5
Michael Pratt a former ABA basketball player and coachpassed away on June 16th at the age of 73. Pratt played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, where he was a three-year letterwinner under legendary coach Adolph Rupp from 1967 through 1970. Following his career with the Wildcats, he was selected in the 1970 American Basketball Association draft by the Kentucky Colonels, where he played two seasons and averaged six points per game. Following his playing days, he became an assistant coach under Lee Rose at UNC Charlotte, helping the 49ers to reach the 1977 NCAA Final Four. After Rose accepted the head coaching job at Purdue following the 1977–78 season, Pratt was chosen as his successor. Pratt coached the 49ers for four seasons, compiling a record of 55–52 before being relieved of his duties following the 1981–82 season. Pratt did analysis on radio broadcasts of University of Kentucky basketball games. In 2009, he was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame. No longer a fan of Kentucky, or anyone, but Mike Pratt was a great guy. Got to meet him on several occassions...was always courtious to fans and loved talkikng basketball with them, especially if you knew and loved basketball.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 17, 2022 13:52:57 GMT -5
Tyler Sanders, a teenage actor with roles in big shows like "9-1-1: Lone Star" and "Fear the Walking Dead," is dead at just 18 Tyler died Thursday in Los Angeles at home. The cause of death is currently unclear, and there will be an autopsy performed in the coming days.
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Post by legend on Jun 17, 2022 16:11:34 GMT -5
METS' DARWYN ENCARNACION EX-MINOR LEAGUER DEAD AT 21 After Horrific Car Crash That’s Edwin Encarnacion picture. He’s a lot older than 21
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