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Post by on_the_edge on Aug 2, 2022 15:59:22 GMT -5
I'm not saying Bill Russell was the greatest professional basketball player of all time, although he was. I'm saying Bill Russell was the greatest professional athlete who ever played an American team sport. Greater than Lebron. Greater than MJ. Greater than Magic or Bird or Kareem or Wilt. Greater than Wayne Gretzky or Bobby Orr or Gordie Howe. Greater than Tom Brady or Lawrence Taylor or Jimmy Brown. Greater than Willie Mays or Ted Williams or Babe Ruth. He was the GOAT of GOATs. May he rest in peace. I will let it slide that you put him ahead of Gordie. I cannot argue with this sentiment.
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 2, 2022 22:36:07 GMT -5
Dodgers icon Vin Scully dies at 94
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Post by TTX on Aug 3, 2022 3:39:34 GMT -5
A true legend of the game. RIP.
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 3, 2022 14:04:34 GMT -5
Jack Deloplaine, a former pro football running back and kick returner, passed away at 68. Deloplaine was a running back in the National Football League who had led the NAIA in scoring in 1975 with 22 touchdowns in 11 games for a total of 132 points. He was drafted in the sixth round (182nd overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Salem College in Salem, West Virginia. He played four seasons in the league with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears, accumulating 165 yards rushing and two touchdowns, as well as two Super Bowl rings. Deloplaine was nicknamed "Hydroplane" for his running ability in wet conditions.
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 5, 2022 9:09:47 GMT -5
Heather Gray, Executive Producer of ‘The Talk,’ Passes Away at 50
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 5, 2022 12:26:10 GMT -5
Steve Davis, a former pitcher in MLB, passed away on September 28, 2021 at the age of 61. This went pretty much unreported in various known reference circles. The following is an excerpt from his online obituary: "He attended Churchill High School and Texas A&M University, where he was drafted as a left handed pitcher by the Toronto Blue Jays. His baseball career included playing for the Cleveland Indians, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Detroit Tigers.After retiring from baseball, Steven worked for thirty years for Steve Hawkins Custom Homes, where he enjoyed his co-workers and customers immensely.Steven’s passion for playing and coaching baseball, was only surpassed by his love for his LORD, Jesus Christ and for his family." Davis was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 21st round of the 1982 MLB June Amateur Draft from Texas A&M University. He played parts of three seasons in the Majors in 1985 and 1986 for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was then in the minor league system with the Blue Jays before being granted free agency. He then signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Indians in December 1988. He was recalled to the Majors by the Indians in 1989 and appeared in 12 games before again going to the minors after a trade in 1989 to the Dodger organization. Shortly after the 1990 season in Triple AAA he retired from professional baseball.
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 6, 2022 11:07:41 GMT -5
Jimmy Burson, a former defensive back in the NFL, passed away at the age of 81 on August 2nd. Burson played college football at Auburn and was selected in the eleventh round of the 1963 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Although he was a great offensive back in college, he was converted into a corner soon after entering the pro's. He was also selected by the Houston Oilers in the eighth round of the 1963 AFL Draft. Burson played five seasons with the Cardinals from 1963-1967 and intercepted 12 passes. He also returned a punt of 68 yards for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in 1964. He was traded to the Redskins but never played in a game in Washington; he was quickly traded from Washington to Atlanta and finished his NFL career in 1968 with the Atlanta Falcons. Following his playing career, Burson remained in metro Atlanta and began coaching at the high school level. The highlight of his career was a 12-year stint as head coach at Milton High School from 1974-1985.
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 6, 2022 11:17:50 GMT -5
Australian folk star Judith Durham of The Seekers dies at 79
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Post by neilybob on Aug 6, 2022 15:21:53 GMT -5
rip Judith the music world lost a star. :*(
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 6, 2022 19:24:15 GMT -5
Clu Gulager, ‘The Virginian’ and ‘Return of the Living Dead’ Actor, Dies at 93
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