Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

rass · Post by **rass** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:29 pm

howard · Post by **howard** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:10 pm

I wonder what kind of illness he had. The Salt Lake paper mentions "liver disease and other serious illnesses."

I was shocked and pleased at his success playing tight end (he was way too small). A combination of adding some west-coastiness to the Raiduhs' offense to compensate for the loss of Dave Casper, Christensen's athleticism and his toughness made this work. He was called upon to run-block less often than the usual tight end, and he did it well. (Well, lining up next to Art Shell most of the time helped too.)

Great Raider. Sad to die so young, a few months older than me.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 12:23 pm

Winamp!

I still use it to play the occasional mp3 at work.

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:35 pm

rass wrote:Winamp!

I still use it to play the occasional mp3 at work.

Yeah, I saw that yesterday and it depressed me. I love WinAmp! In fact, I think Lifehacker recently ran a poll of people's favorite music player and it won. I guess that wasn't enough for AOL to keep it alive. Real Midas touch, those guys.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:28 am

Bill Foulks, Man U captain, Munich survivor. Only Ryan Giggs, Bobby Charlton and Paul Scholes have played more times for the club.
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kranepool · Post by **kranepool** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:40 am

Local icon and "It's Academic" host, Mac McGarry.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:44 am

Just saw the WinAmp stuff above. In my mind, WinAmp was basically the only option ever for playing MP3s. It is light years ahead of any other player, IMO.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:50 am

Harold Camping, The asshole who thrice predicted the Rapture, last time spending millions of dollars on billboards and advertising. Fortunately he was able to bilk an approximate $152 Million from gullible people before his passing at age 92. I totally predicted that this guy would die soon.

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:59 am

For all those who watched Manhattan Cable Local Access Channel 35 back in the day.

Al Goldstein, Pioneering Pornographer, Dies at 77

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:50 pm

Joan Fontaine
Star of a bunch of 1940s movies. Was really great in a couple classic Alfred Hitchcock films, Suspicion (with Cary Grant) and Rebecca. Check them out.

That French Guy · Post by **That French Guy** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:59 am

sancarlos wrote:Joan Fontaine
Star of a bunch of 1940s movies. Was really great in a couple classic Alfred Hitchcock films, Suspicion (with Cary Grant) and Rebecca. Check them out.

Seconded. Great movies.

Post by **Sabo** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:36 pm

Mikhail Kalashnikov, inventor of the AK-47, is dead.

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 1:38 am

Former major league Paul Blair dies at 69
Eight Gold Gloves in CF for the Orioles, seven in a row (consecutive string broken up by Reggie Smith, 1968, (really?))

One of the major leaguers from South Central, from back when it was a hotbed. Willie Davis, Bobby Tolan, Roy White, Don Buford, Reggie Smith, George Hendrick, Bob Watson, Eddie Murray, Ozzie Smith, Chet Lemon, Darryl Strawberry, Eric Davis, I'm missing some I'm sure.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:02 am

howard wrote:Former major league Paul Blair dies at 69
Eight Gold Gloves in CF for the Orioles, seven in a row (consecutive string broken up by Reggie Smith, 1968, (really?))

One of the major leaguers from South Central, from back when it was a hotbed. Willie Davis, Bobby Tolan, Roy White, Don Buford, Reggie Smith, George Hendrick, Bob Watson, Eddie Murray, Ozzie Smith, Chet Lemon, Darryl Strawberry, Eric Davis, I'm missing some I'm sure.

Would not have buried this in the obscure thread. Solid Oriole. Also I think my mom taught with his wife during her first years as a teacher in Baltimore City. I am wondering if BFJ ran into him at all.

Wikipedia wrote:At his death, Blair resided in Owings Mills, Maryland and worked out at Triangle Fitness in Eldersburg, Maryland. He also bowled at Kings Point Lanes in Reisterstown, Maryland. His son Paul Blair III played eight years in the minors for the San Francisco Giants and the Chicago Cubs.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 12:55 pm

howard wrote:Eight Gold Gloves in CF for the Orioles, seven in a row (consecutive string broken up by Reggie Smith, 1968, (really?))

Not exactly.

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ETA: Gold Glove Winners (AL)

The consecutive streak was broken by Rick Manning, of all players. Unless "one" counts as consecutive.

Blair rode the bench during the first MLB game I ever attended. Too bad. Oddly, I've been playing the 1971 World Series (Statis Pro Baseball) in installments lately.

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:13 pm

1968, the three OF GG awards went to Yaz, Mickey Stanley and Reggie Smith.

Blair won GG awards in 1967, and 1969-1975. Had seven in a row; would've been nine had he garnered more votes than Smith in 1968. Would've been eight had he outpolled Manning in '76. I will concede Manning is probably a more egregious selection than Reggie Smith. Then again, Manning never went into the stands at Candlestick to fight fans.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 7:40 pm

this one is extremely obscure but one that will interest at least Howard for sure.

Overseas Vietnam activist Viet Dzung dies at age 55

He was undoubtedly the South Vietnamese voice after 1975. His ideals and positions never wavered, unlike some others who were just anti-communists to make a buck. Tributes have been pouring in throughout the Christmas season in Little Saigon in Orange County. Discussing this with my dad over Christmas dinner he said now that the South has truly died.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 1:04 am

howard wrote:1968, the three OF GG awards went to Yaz, Mickey Stanley and Reggie Smith.

Blair won GG awards in 1967, and 1969-1975. Had seven in a row; would've been nine had he garnered more votes than Smith in 1968. Would've been eight had he outpolled Manning in '76. I will concede Manning is probably a more egregious selection than Reggie Smith. Then again, Manning never went into the stands at Candlestick to fight fans.

Blair was the best outfielder I can recall since I was old enough to track a fly ball. And that includes my childhood inspirations Al Kaline and Mickey Stanley. He should have won a Gold Glove any year he played enough for this to be legit.

I've seen analyses of all-time great overall teams, offensive squads, and pitching staffs. But not of all-time great defensive teams. The sixties Orioles would certainly be on that list for me. Blair, Belanger, Brooks Robinson -- that was just the beginning. Three of the best of all-time at those positions.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:02 pm

degenerasian wrote:this one is extremely obscure but one that will interest at least Howard for sure.

Overseas Vietnam activist Viet Dzung dies at age 55

He was undoubtedly the South Vietnamese voice after 1975. His ideals and positions never wavered, unlike some others who were just anti-communists to make a buck. Tributes have been pouring in throughout the Christmas season in Little Saigon in Orange County. Discussing this with my dad over Christmas dinner he said now that the South has truly died.

Just wanted to add this video. This was our state funeral.

howard · Post by **howard** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:14 pm

Replacement player-level middle infielder, but he was a Yankee so he is memorable. Oh, he was a loveable but bad announcer for a long time too.

Jerry Coleman, Yankees legend, war hero and Hall of Fame broadcaster, dies at 89

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:41 pm

I'm so old, when I knew of him his name was LeRoi Jones. He was a big deal back in the day, wrote an important book about music, but he hated white people and women of any color too much for my taste.

Amiri Baraka's Legacy Both Offensive And Achingly Beautiful

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:38 pm

Russell Johnson, who played The Professor on 'Gilligan's Island,' dies at 89

Tina Louise and Dawn Wells remain.

ETA: while we're at it:

'Partridge Family' star Dave Madden dies

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:28 pm

Bookmarked so I can bump it for HDO eight years from now.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:12 pm

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:56 pm

One of the evil men that wrought tremendous damage on the sport for decades. Nothing more or less than a crime boss. Good fucking riddance.
Hall of Famer Jose Sulaiman dies

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:14 am

howard wrote:One of the evil men that wrought tremendous damage on the sport for decades. Nothing more or less than a crime boss. Good fucking riddance.
Hall of Famer Jose Sulaiman dies

Don King is already irrelevant, so when Arum croaks, will there be a chance to make boxing if not a clean sport, than at least a tidier one?

Or will the emnity between Golden Boy and Top Rank (and HBO and Showtime) ensure that the sport stays messy?

Post by **Sabo** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:18 am

Hiroo Onada.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:31 am

Sabo wrote:Hiroo Onada.

One of the greatest WWII stories. Unbelievable dedication. I love that he was ordered not to die. I wonder how many Japanese corpses were Court Martialed and imprisoned.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:19 pm

Eric Lawson----the Marlboro Man
http://www.businessinsider.com/ex-marlb ... ase-2014-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:59 pm

Mötley Crüe breaking up after final tour.

Allman's as well.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:22 am

Rush2112 wrote:Mötley Crüe breaking up after final tour.

Allman's as well.

Thank G-d we haven't lost Poison. PNC Arts Center August 30. Who's with me? And by that I mean completely uninterested in going. Who knew Motley Crue were still together? Or played a show in this millennium?

And Louisville, the "KFC Yum! Center?" Really?

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 11:46 am

Ya I had no idea. I guess Vince ran through all his reality TV money and needs to buy some HoHos.

howard · Post by **howard** » Sat Feb 22, 2014 10:21 pm

Maria von Trapp, last member of Sound of Music family, dies

(Of course I posted this. I love dumb, dopey jokes. And I love show tunes. So sue me.)

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:12 am

Comedian Tim Wilson...one of my favorites when I listened to Bob & Tom every morning, which strangely enough is something I have been doing lately again.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:47 pm

Mike Parker
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Post by **brian** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:48 pm

No mention of Frank Jobe, inventor of the "Tommy John" surgery? (Which by all rights should be called "Frank Jobe Surgery").

Arguably the most important medical advancement in sports history.

howard · Post by **howard** » Sat Mar 08, 2014 1:51 pm

Carmen Berry, Yogi's wife, at 85yo. Lupica/Daily News.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:46 am

Sawn Kuykendall--DC United/New York Redbull
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2 ... -away-afte" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:34 am

wlu_lax6 wrote:Sawn Kuykendall--DC United/New York Redbull
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2 ... -away-afte" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

side note: I think nonlinear may have played soccer with him.

Bensell · Post by **Bensell** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:00 am

I guess this is as good a thread as any for this: Fred Phelps dead.

How Should Gays Eulogize Fred Phelps?