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Post by jimsteel on Aug 28, 2023 15:31:48 GMT -5
![](https://waxpackgods.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1983-Donruss-Pat-Corrales.jpg) Pat Corrales, a former MLB catcher, manager and coach, passed away at the age of 82. Corrales played in Major League Baseball , from 1964 to 1973, primarily for the Cincinnati Reds as well as the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres. He is the first major league manager of Mexican-American descent. Corrales was a baseball and football star at Fresno High School in Fresno, California, and a teammate of future major-league pitchers Jim Maloney and Dick Ellsworth. An offensive guard and linebacker, he was named lineman of the year by the Fresno Bee. After high school, he signed as an amateur free agent with the Phillies in 1959. He made his major league playing debut at age 23 on August 2, 1964, with the Phillies. He pinch-hit for pitcher John Boozer in the fifth inning, grounding out against the Los Angeles Dodgers' Larry Miller in a 6-1 Phillies loss at Connie Mack Stadium. His first career hit came the following year, on June 15, 1965, in a 12-7 Phillies loss to the Milwaukee Braves at County Stadium when he singled in the eighth inning off Tony Cloninger and later scored. He had one of his best career games the next day when, in a 6-2 Phillies win over the Braves, he started at catcher and went 3–4 with his first major league home run (a two-run shot in the third inning against Denny Lemaster). In a nine-year playing career as a backup catcher (including for baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench), Corrales played in 300 games with 166 hits, four home runs, 54 runs batted in and a .216 batting average. He appeared in one game of the 1970 World Series for the Reds and batted once, grounding out for the final out of the series as the Reds fell in five games to the Baltimore Orioles. Managerial and coaching career Corrales spent nine years as a major league manager and finished with an overall record of 572–634 with the Texas Rangers, Phillies and Cleveland Indians. Corrales managed in both the National League and American League, and became only the fourth manager to manage in both leagues in the same season. He was the only MLB manager to be fired by a first-place ballclub when general manager Paul Owens replaced him on July 18, 1983, despite the Phillies having a 43–42 record and tied for first place with the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League East. Since being fired in 1987 as manager of the Indians he has had a long career as a bench coach. He was in that role for nine years with the Atlanta Braves, and was with the Washington Nationals for the 2007 and 2008 seasons before being fired at the end of 2008 along with the majority of the Nationals' coaching staff. Shortly after being fired, he accepted a job as a special consultant to the Nationals. He resumed as bench coach in July 2009 after Jim Riggleman was appointed acting manager after Manny Acta was fired. Corrales was once again appointed Nats bench coach in June, 2011 by new manager Davey Johnson. Corrales replaced John McLaren, who had been reassigned to scouting duty.
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Post by TTX on Aug 28, 2023 15:45:46 GMT -5
I remember him with the Nats. RIP.
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Post by jimsteel on Aug 29, 2023 18:06:03 GMT -5
![](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r5ifkb0hvk0/UfFfxXx2O2I/AAAAAAAACbY/HH6kfMjCF-4/s1600/Bill+Dinwiddie+Rashid+Shabazz+Celticssss.PNG) Rashid K. Shabazz, a former NBA center formerly named Bill Dinwiddie, passed away at the age of 80. The following is an excerpt from Shabazz's online obituary: "He was born William (Bill) Dinwiddie, on July 15, 1943, to Curly and Madeline Dinwiddie. He attended Longfellow Elementary, McKinley Jr. High and graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1962 where he was a member of the Bearcats basketball team. After graduation, he attended Highland University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. "Diamond Bill" Dinwiddie began his NBA career with the Cincinnati Royals from 1967-1969. He went on to play for the Boston Celtics from 1969-1971, then the Milwaukee Bucks, where he retired in 1972. In 1971, he converted to Islam and changed his name to Rashid K. Shabazz. Rashid found solace, strength and a deep faith in Islam which guided every aspect of his life. His connection to Allah was a source of comfort and guidance for him. He was a true example of compassion, kindness, and humility. In 1972, Rashid assisted with organizing Concerned Athletes in Action (CAIA). From that organization came the idea to design a well-recognized and established silk screen logo that collaborated the two philosophies: "Each One Teach One" and "Stay in School," the basic philosophical concepts of CAIA. He was heavily involved in giving back to his community. " Shabazz played in the National Basketball Association. He started the 1966–67 season playing for the Columbus Comets of the North American Basketball League. Dinwiddie then signed as a free agent with the Cincinnati Royals in 1966 and began playing with the team in 1967. In 1969, he was traded to the Boston Celtics for Bob Cousy. He was later traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for a sixth-round draft pick. Shabazz played for the following teams during his pro basketball career: 1967–1969 Cincinnati Royals 1970–1971 Boston Celtics 1971–1972 Milwaukee Bucks
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Post by TTX on Aug 31, 2023 11:03:44 GMT -5
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 1, 2023 10:47:28 GMT -5
![](https://fitnessvolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Collage-Maker-31-Aug-2023-05-39-PM-3111.jpg) ![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/01/15/74962917-12470433-image-a-11_1693579549336.jpg) Ex-Ms. Fitness USA Ahmo Hight dead at 50: Model who appeared on reality show Real Chance of Love dies after 'a fall' he digital fitness outlet said she was one of the very first fitness models, and she suffered a fall this week. She slipped and hit her head after leaving a marketplace, but despite the injury she didn't go to hospital. The swimsuit model rose to fame after winning the Ms Fitness USA Western States Division tournament and Ms Fit Body Bay Area in 1994. Her success in the competitions sparked a decades-long modeling career for fitness and muscle magazines. Under the pseudonym Amy Hight, she also starred in several made-for-video films, mostly of the softcore porn genre. Chicago-born Hight was also a contestant on the reality series Real Chance of Love, where 17 women compete for the love of brothers Ahmad and Kamal Givens. She starred in the series under the nickname 'Milf' on the show, which premiered in October 2008. Hight made it to the top three contestants but was eliminated in the penultimate episode.
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 1, 2023 11:20:02 GMT -5
![](https://img6.fresherslive.com/latestnews/2023/08/olympian-alexandra-paul-killed-in-car-accident--what-happened-to-alexandra-paul--64ed9f401df1378874145-900.webp) A former Olympic figure skater was killed in a car crash last week, according to Canadian officials. Skate Canada said figure skater Alexandra Paul, 31, was killed in a seven-vehicle collision in Ontario on Tuesday. Her baby was also in the car and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to AP, Paul won multiple international medals and three Canadian championship medals alongside her skating partner Mitchell Islam, who is also her husband. The couple competed for Canada in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. According to the Olympics, Paul and Islam finished in 18th place. Skate Canada confirmed Paul’s death in a statement, calling her a “shining star on and off the ice.” Paul retired from competitive skating in 2016.
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 4, 2023 2:49:14 GMT -5
![](https://thehockeynews.com/.image/ar_4:3%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTg1MDUwOTAwOTQzMDg2ODcz/backchecking-brad-maxwell.jpg) Brad Maxwell, a former NHL defenseman, lost his battle with lung cancer on at the age of 66. Maxwell was renowned as a playmaking defenceman. He was featured in the 1981 Stanley Cup Finals with the Minnesota North Stars. After winning the Memorial Cup in 1977 as a member of the New Westminster Bruins, Maxwell was selected seventh overall in the 1977 NHL amateur draft by the Minnesota North Stars. He stayed with the North Stars throughout the early 1980s, recording 73 points in 78 games in his best season with the club in 1983–84. At the end of his career he bounced around between teams, spending short amounts of time with the Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers, and he ultimately retired in 1987. According to Maxwell, his final trade from the Rangers back to the North Stars came about after Rangers general manager Phil Esposito lost a card game to North Stars general manager Lou Nanne. He played in 612 NHL games scoring 98 goals with 270 assists. 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars 1980–81 Minnesota North Stars 1981–82 Minnesota North Stars 1982–83 Minnesota North Stars 1983–84 Minnesota North Stars 1984–85 Minnesota North Stars 1984–85 Quebec Nordiques 1985–86 Toronto Maple Leafs 1986–87 Vancouver Canucks 1986–87 New York Rangers 1986–87 Minnesota North Stars
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 4, 2023 20:30:24 GMT -5
![](https://www.sdshof.com/uploads/products/hi-res/Roach.Wyo.Action.jpg) Paul Roach, a former football college coach famous for coaching the Wyoming Cowboys and an NFL assistant, passed away at the age of 95. He served as the head football coach at the University of Wyoming from 1987 to 1990. While there, he compiled a 35–15 record, had a .700 winning percentage, the highest in school history, and two seasons of ten or more wins (1987–1988). During that time he also served as the school's athletic director, and won two Western Athletic Conference championships. In both those years, he won WAC Coach of the Year honors, and was a two-time finalist for National Coach of the Year. Roach also worked as an assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL) with the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, and Oakland Raiders. He graduated from Black Hills Teacher's College (now Black Hills State University) in 1952. 1974 Oakland Raiders (OB) 1975–1976 Green Bay Packers (OC) 1977–1980 Denver Broncos (OB)
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 5, 2023 6:23:39 GMT -5
![](https://d1af7m13b2f34i.cloudfront.net/media/panama-defender-gilberto-hernandez-1693847213733-original.jpg) Panama international footballer Gilberto Hernandez, 26, shot dead: Defender is killed when gunmen open fire on a group of people in violent town at the centre of drug war
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Post by jimsteel on Sept 5, 2023 9:34:34 GMT -5
![](https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d-rQxDfdTkU/WYx3uharsLI/AAAAAAAAOXg/C1mvF_czJlsabcFLRLkLbqsoz_p8gFI_ACLcBGAs/s1600/2017-08-10_9-01-43.jpg) Ed Meador, a former NFL cornerback, passed away at the age of 86. Meador attended Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas. During his college football career (1955–58), Meador seldom left the playing field because he was the tailback, a defensive back, a return specialist, and a co-captain for the Wonder Boys. In addition to football, Meador played basketball and ran track for ATU. Meador was named All-Conference in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference in 1957–58 and was named Little All-American following his senior season at Tech. His collegiate career includes rushing for 3,410 yards and scoring 259 points. Tech won the AIC championship in 1958. There were other tremendous single-games, single-season, and career achievements that resulted in unofficially setting 19 collegiate records, which have since been surpassed. To cap off his career, Meador was invited to play in the Optimist Bowl in Tucson, where all-star-caliber football players from Division I were pitted against all-star-caliber football players from smaller colleges. Playing alongside all-star teammates such as John Madden and John Wooten, Meador's team was narrowly defeated by the players of Division I. He was voted Arkansas Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1958. In 1959 Meador graduated with a teaching degree (Social Studies and Physical Education). Meador was drafted in the 7th Round of the 1959 NFL Draft, as the 80th pick overall. He was a starter as a rookie at cornerback and was voted the Rams' Defensive Rookie of the Year. Meador was voted to the Pro Bowl the following season, as well as being named second-team All-Pro. In 1961 Meador tied for the NFL lead in fumbles recovered with 5 and was named All-Conference by The Sporting News. The following season, 1962, Meador was honorable mention All-Pro and set a Rams record by blocking 4 kicks. In 1963, he was second-team All-Pro and intercepted six passes. In 1964 Meador was moved from cornerback to free safety. He recorded 95 tackles and was named All-Conference by The Sporting News (an honor he would receive every year from 1964 through 1969). In 1965, he led the Rams with 126 tackles and was named second-team All-Pro for the third time. He was the holder for the Rams placekicks and on a fake field goal attempt he ran 17 yards for a touchdown. In 1966 Meador picked off 5 passes, recovered 3 fumbles logged 97 tackles on an improving 8–6 Rams team, that was headed by George Allen. The following season, Meador had 100 tackles, intercepted 8 passes (returning 2 for touchdowns) and was named first-team All-Pro for the first time in his career. It was an honor he would also receive in both 1968 and 1969. In 1969 Meador logged 102 tackles and picked off 5 passes while making first-team All-Pro for the third time in as many seasons. “Eddie Meador was one of the finest defensive backs l have ever seen. Outstanding in coverage and a fierce tackier, he had a remarkable nose for the football that allowed him to come up with big plays again and again during his career with the Rams. He was also a fine leader and one of my favorite teammates.”said Merlin Olsen. Meador retired after the 1970 season. He is still the Rams' all-time interception leader (with 46) and hold the team record for most opponents fumbles recovered (18) and blocked the most kicks in team history with 10. Along the way, Meador was voted the Rams' "defensive back of the year" seven times and was named to the Los Angeles Rams All-Time team in both 1970 and 1985 and voted into the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 1960s. He should have been voted in the Hall of Fame.
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