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Post by TTX on Jun 12, 2023 19:21:39 GMT -5
RIP to those who are gone.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 13, 2023 10:57:56 GMT -5
Harvey Glance, a former American sprint runner who won a gold medal in 4 × 100 relay at the 1976 Olympics, 1987 World Championships, and 1979 and 1987 Pan American Games passed away at the age of 66. Glance equaled the then 100 meter world record of 9.9 twice in 1976: first on April 3 in Columbia and then a month later in Baton Rouge. As an Auburn University student, Glance won the NCAA 100 meter championships in 1976 and 1977 and 200 meter championships in 1976. In 1976, he also recorded the automatic timings of 10.12 s and 10.11 s that were world junior records for 100 m. Glance ran the opening leg in the gold medal winning American 4 × 100 m relay team. At the 1979 Pan American Games, Glance was second in 100 m and won the gold medal as a member of American 4 × 100 m relay team. He was also second in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1979 Athletics World Cup. Glance was also in line to replace James Sanford in the individual 100 m race if Sanford had not recovered in time from a muscle injury. Glance again qualified for the team for the Olympic team for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, finishing second in the 100 m. However, due to the boycott, he did not compete at the Olympics but competed in the Liberty Bell Classic (Olympic Boycott Games) instead, winning silver in the 100 m and gold in the relay. He was a recipient of one of 461 Congressional Gold Medals created especially for the spurned athletes. He also won the gold medal at the 1985 Athletics World Cup, 1987 Pan American Games and 1987 World Championships as a member of the American 4 × 100 m relay teams. He was then named Head Coach of the Auburn track team, a role he performed from 1997-2011. In recognition of his achievements, in 1996 he was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, and, most notably, he received in 2008 the Congressional Gold Medal of Freedom.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 13, 2023 11:04:02 GMT -5
Arthur Mpofu, 27-year-old MMA fighter, passes away
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 14, 2023 10:12:15 GMT -5
Danny Young, a former MLB pitcher, passed away at the age of 51. Young appeared in four games in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs in 2000. Young was originally drafted by the Houston Astros in the 83rd round of the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft. Young had a very brief career in the major leagues, pitching in only four games for the Chicago Cubs during the 2000 season. His most memorable outing was likely his major league debut on March 30, 2000 against the New York Mets at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. In that contest, Young was summoned to pitch in the top of the 11th inning with the goal of preserving a 1–1 tie. He quickly recorded the first two outs, but then loaded the bases before surrendering a grand slam home run to the Mets' Benny Agbayani. The four runs allowed proved to be the margin of victory, as the Cubs failed to score in the bottom of the inning and fell to the Mets 5-1. The following is an excerpt from Young's online obituary: "A graduate of Cannon Co. High School, he was well known for his commitment, perseverance, and a passion for the game whether that be basketball or baseball. After high school, he was drafted by the Houston Astros and played for several teams including the Asheville Tourists, Pirates, and the Green Jackets to name a few. He was later drafted by the Chicago Cubs for his major league debut in 2000. After his retirement from baseball, Danny continued to pursue his love of baseball and his love for his hometown. Danny became a coach and mentor to countless children over the years. Everyone knew him by his smile, knew of the humbleness, kindness and sincerity of his friendship. He was a friend to everyone that knew him. Above all Danny was a family man and he loved spending time with them making memories." Young played in the minors from 1991-2000 and retired from baseball after the 2000 season. He was able to achieve the dream of playing in the MLB.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 14, 2023 11:36:30 GMT -5
FROM BAZZY Football / soccer former player Chelsea, Queen's Park Rangers, Arsenal and 1 England cap John Hollins has died aged 76 R.I.P
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 14, 2023 12:04:29 GMT -5
Patrick Gasienica, who represented the U.S. in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, passed away on Monday, USA Nordic Sport and U.S. Ski & Snowboard at 24
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Post by TTX on Jun 14, 2023 12:12:00 GMT -5
Jim Reaper working overtime lately.
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 14, 2023 17:14:27 GMT -5
Homer Jones, a former NFL player who was a wide receiver for the New York Giants (1964–1969) and Cleveland Browns (1970) passed away at the age of 82. During his career, he was known for his considerable size and speed. Fran Tarkenton claimed he was faster than Dallas Cowboys great Bob Hayes. Jones is credited with inventing the "spike" touchdown celebration and holds the NFL yards per catch record of 22.3 ypc(info courtesy of Paul Cahill). Jones attended Texas Southern College (now Texas Southern University), a historically black college, and starred in track and field as well as football, running the 100-yard and 220-yard dashes. He was drafted in 1963 by his hometown team, the Houston Oilers of the American Football League, but suffered a knee injury in training camp and was cut. The New York Giants offered Jones a bus ticket to New York and payment for knee surgery. Known as "Rhino" to his teammates, Jones wore uniform number 45 in New York. Having seen players such as Giants teammate Frank Gifford and Green Bay Packers star Paul Hornung celebrate touchdowns by throwing the ball at opposing fans in the stands, Jones decided to come up with his own, safer post-touchdown maneuver. In a 1965 game, after scoring a touchdown, he threw the football down hard in the end zone. He called the move a "spike." Modern post-touchdown celebrations, including "touchdown dances," are said to have come from Jones' invention. Contributing to his choice of action was a new rule for 1965 which would fine a player $500 if he threw a ball into the stands. Jones said the fine occurred to him, so he decided to throw the ball on the ground instead. In 1967, Jones had his best season, catching 49 passes for 1,209 yards, an average of 24.7 yards per catch, and 13 touchdowns, leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns. He was second in the league in combined rushing and receiving yards from scrimmage, behind Leroy Kelly of the Browns. He made the NFL's Pro Bowl that season and the next. In January 1970, Jones was traded to the Browns in exchange for running back Ron Johnson and veteran defensive lineman Jim Kanicki. The Browns were in the market for a new wide receiver after having traded All-Pro Paul Warfield to the Miami Dolphins. In the team's first game of the 1970 NFL season on September 21, 1970, at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Jones returned the second-half kickoff against the New York Jets for a touchdown, a key play in the Browns' 31-21 win over the Jets in front of 85,703 fans. The crowd, officially the largest crowd in Browns' history, was part of NFL history that evening in the first game ever played on ABC's Monday Night Football. However, that touchdown would be the highlight of his one season with the Browns as knee injuries soon caught up with Jones. Soon after being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in July 1971, he was forced to retire at age 29
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 15, 2023 22:27:11 GMT -5
Don Hood, a former MLB pitcher, passed away at the age of 73. He played in Major League Baseball as a left-handed pitcher from 1973 to 1983 for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Kansas City Royals. Hood was born in Florence, South Carolina. He pitched as both a starting pitcher and as a relief pitcher during his major league career. Hood was selected in the first round, 17th overall, in the 1969 Major League Baseball Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. He made his major league debut on July 16, 1973, pitching in relief of starter Jesse Jefferson in a 7–5 Baltimore victory over the Oakland Athletics at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. He and Boog Powell were traded to the Cleveland Indians for Dave Duncan and minor league outfielder Alvin McGrew on February 25 1975. He would spend the next four-and-a-half seasons in Cleveland, appearing in a career-high 41 games in 1977. During the 1979 season, Hood was traded to the New York Yankees for catcher/designated hitter Cliff Johnson. He appeared in 27 games with New York that season, finishing with a 3.07 ERA. Following the 1979 season, Hood was granted free agency and he subsequently signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on March 13, 1980. He appeared in just 33 games with the Cardinals as the club released him on October 25, 1980. Hood then signed with the Kansas City Royals before the 1981 season and appeared in 57 games over the next two seasons. His final major league appearance came on October 2, 1983 at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, in an 8–4 Royals' loss. Hood played for the following MLB teams: Baltimore Orioles (1973–1974) Cleveland Indians (1975–1979) New York Yankees (1979) St. Louis Cardinals (1980) Kansas City Royals (1982–1983)
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Post by jimsteel on Jun 15, 2023 22:30:58 GMT -5
Ray Lewis III, Son of NFL Star Ray Lewis, Dead at 28 Lewis previously played football at Lake Mary Prep H.S. in Florida. He would go on to play with the University of Miami's Miami Hurricanes, Coastal Carolina University, and Virginia Union University.
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