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Post by jimsteel on Oct 23, 2024 13:00:03 GMT -5
 Geoff Capes listed his 12,000-calorie daily diet to become world's strongest man as British shot put legend dies aged 75 The late Olympian and former world's strongest man once shared his unbelievable diet in an interview |
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Post by TTX on Oct 23, 2024 13:12:23 GMT -5
Pretty sure I saw him on one of those old world's strongest man shows back in the day.
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Post by on_the_edge on Oct 23, 2024 16:24:55 GMT -5
Dodgers legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63 I vividly remember "Fernando-Mania" in 1981. He threw EIGHT shutouts that year as a rookie, won Rookie of the Year and the NL Cy Young Award. World Series that year against the Yankees (who had their own stud rookie southpaw in Dave Righetti) was great, but heart breaking as a Yankees fan. NY wins the first two games, loses three straight one-run games, then the Dodgers blew them out in game 6. Fernando was one of those legendary characters who became a huge star. Sure he would have been part of the festivities for this year's World Series and I'm very sad to hear of his death. While he will not be there for the WS at least the Dodgers inducted him into their Ring of Honor last year and got to enjoy the celebration. |
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 23, 2024 21:42:48 GMT -5
 Rudy May, a former MLB pitcher, passed away at 80. May made his major league debut in 1965 at the age of 20, starting for the Angels against the Detroit Tigers. He pitched 9 innings, gave up one run and one hit, struck out 10 batters, walked 5, threw 139 pitches, and received a no-decision. May appeared in 30 games for the Angels in 1965. May pitched in the Angels' minor league system from 1966 to 1968, including a stint with the Seattle Angels. He appeared in 45 games over three seasons while winning18 games and losing10, in 248 innings. May returned to the major leagues for good in 1969 with the Angels and appeared in 200 games between 1969 and the beginning of the 1974 season as a starter and reliever. Over 1,013 innings, May posted a record of 47 wins and 67 losses with California. May's contract was purchased by the New York Yankees from the Angels on June 15, 1974. He posted 22 wins and 16 losses in 326 innings over 49 appearances with the Yankees. Two years to the day after he was acquired by New York, May was traded along with Rick Dempsey, Scott McGregor, Tippy Martinez and Dave Pagan to the Baltimore Orioles for Ken Holtzman, Doyle Alexander, Elrod Hendricks, Grant Jackson and Jimmy Freeman at the trade deadline on June 15, 1976. He had fallen out of favor with Yankees manager Billy Martin over being removed prematurely from starts. He appeared in 58 games, posting a record of 28 wins and 21 losses over 403 innings with the Orioles. May was traded along with Randy Miller and Bryn Smith from the Orioles to the Montreal Expos for Don Stanhouse, Joe Kerrigan and Gary Roenicke at the Winter Meetings in December 7, 1977. May pitched primarily out of the bullpen for Montreal and recorded 18 wins and 13 losses, appearing in 49 games and recording 237 innings. May re-signed with the New York Yankees on November 8, 1979. During the 1980 season with New York, May led the American League with an ERA of 2.46, which was his best career mark. Through his final four seasons in Major League Baseball, May won 28 games and lost 27. In 1965 with the Angels, May earned a salary of $6,000. In 1983, his final year with the Yankees, his salary was $620,000. |
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Post by TTX on Oct 24, 2024 17:54:19 GMT -5
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Post by on_the_edge on Oct 24, 2024 17:59:24 GMT -5
Troy beat me on that one. Just saw it on local Spectrum Bay 9 News. He was too young for sure. He was also turning that program around and had them going in the right direction. This just goes to show that no surgery is simple even if the odds of it going smoothly are far better now than in the past. RIP
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 24, 2024 20:30:45 GMT -5
 Alan Miller, a former fullback in the American Football league and a prominent figure in both football and motorsports law, passed away at the age of 87. Born on June 19, 1937, in Mt. Kisco, New York, Miller's life was marked by his remarkable achievements on and off the field. Miller's football career began at Boston College, where he earned accolades such as All-East and All-New England Teams in 1959 and the Catholic All-American Team in 1958 and 1959. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in 1960, leading the team in rushing before being traded to the Oakland Raiders in 1961. With the Raiders, Miller was named an AFL All-Star and served as team captain from 1963 to 1965. His leadership and skill earned him the title of the Raiders' Most Valuable Player in 1965. Balancing his football career with academics, Miller attended law school at Boston University, graduating cum laude in 1965. He later served as General Counsel for both the American Football League Players Association and the National Football League Players Association, playing a crucial role in merging the two organizations. Miller's post-football career was equally impressive. He became a renowned motorsports attorney, representing numerous NASCAR teams and drivers. His contributions to the legal profession were recognized with the Silver Shingle Award from Boston University School of Law in 2007. |
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 25, 2024 9:05:56 GMT -5
 Abdelaziz Barrada dead at 35 Former Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35, the club said on Thursday, with the Moroccan football federation describing his death as a 'great tragedy'. 'The Royal Moroccan Football Federation extends its sincere condolences to the family of the former Moroccan international, the late Abdelaziz Barrada, and through them to all his family and relatives, as well as the national football family,’ the statement read. No official cause of death has been announced, however widespread reports from Morocco claim that he suffered a heart attack. |
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 25, 2024 22:23:32 GMT -5
 Doug Bird, a former MLB pitcher, passed away at the age of 74. Bird pitched in the the majors for the following teams during his career: Kansas City Royals (1973–1978) Philadelphia Phillies (1979) New York Yankees (1980–1981) Chicago Cubs (1981–1982) Boston Red Sox (1983) Win–loss record 73–60 Earned run average 3.99 Strikeouts 680 Saves 60 |
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Post by jimsteel on Oct 26, 2024 16:25:37 GMT -5
 Billy Hay, a former NHL center, passed away at the age of 88. Bill Hay’s legacy in the NHL and beyond is marked by his remarkable achievements both on and off the ice. Born on December 9, 1935, in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Bill Hay’s journey in hockey began at a young age. He played college hockey at Colorado College, where he was a standout player, leading his team to an NCAA championship in 1957. His professional career took off when he joined the Chicago Blackhawks in 1959. Hay made his first National Hockey League appearance with the Chicago Black Hawks. In his rookie season he put up a total of 55 points and was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy and a spot on the 1960 NHL All-Star Game roster. Bill Hay’s most notable achievement came in 1961 when he played a pivotal role in leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup victory, their first in 23 years. His contributions to the team were invaluable, and he was known for his skill, determination, and sportsmanship. After retiring from playing, Hay continued to influence the sport he loved. He served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Hockey Canada from 1990 to 1995, where he played a crucial role in the development and promotion of hockey in Canada. His leadership extended to the Hockey Hall of Fame, where he served as Chairman and CEO, ensuring the preservation and celebration of hockey’s rich history. |
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