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RIP: Bobby Thompson
I missed this one yesterday. Bobby Thompson has died at the age of 86. This still gives me chills, and I wasn’t even alive to witness it. via the big lead/
RIP: Mitch Miller
Image via Wikipedia Sing Along With Mitch creator Mitch Miller has died at the age of 99. I find that surprising because I figured he died sometime in the late sixties which is probably the last time I actually heard … Continue reading
RIP: James Gammon
Cover via Amazon He had a voice most smokers would die for, no pun intended. You probably know him best as Lou Brown, manager of the Cleveland Indians in the movie, Major League. James Gammon was 70 years old and … Continue reading
RIP: #24 Bob Probert
He played hard. He lived hard. He died yesterday while boating on Lake St. Clair. His fights with Tie Domi are legendary. This one isn’t the best quality, but browse YouTube and you will find others.
RIP: John Wooden.
The Wizard of Westwood was nearly 100 years old and was truly beloved. Still one of my great memories of sports as a kid was watching Adrian Dantley and the boys from South Bend end the Bruins 88 game winning … Continue reading
RIP: Ronnie James Dio
Cancer claims another. Singer Ronnie James Dio has died at the age of 67. While he most definitely has a face for radio, he has perhaps one of the most recognizable voices and is on my list as one of, … Continue reading
RIP: Ernie Harwell
This is a tough one. I never met Ernie Harwell, but I consider him a close, personal friend. He spent countless summer nights coaxing me to sleep. I know I am not alone in feeling sorry for myself today. A … Continue reading
RIP: Alex Chilton
Popularly known for his work with The Box Tops, but outstanding in his work with Big Star, Memphis musician Alex Chilton died Wednesday at the age of 59. Chilton is probably one of those guys you know, but don’t really … Continue reading
RIP: Peter Graves
“Give me Hamm on five, hold the Mayo.” Peter Graves, forever Captain Clarence Oveur to me, has died at age 83, allegedly from non-cancer causes. I viewed Airplane! in the theater with my grandfather. I was in college. I laughed … Continue reading
RIP: Merlin Olsen
Cancer claims another. Merlin Olsen has died at the age of 69. In my very early days as a sports fan, I was a big fan of the LA Rams Fearsome Foursome. Olsen was a fine color commentator for NBC … Continue reading