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Instead of a new topic every time a sports figure dies, one rolling thread may work.

Don Shula passed away at the age of 90. 

I was at his 300th win at the vet

7 hours ago, Joe Hunter 73 said:

I was at his 300th win at the vet

I still have unused tickets to that game.

On 5/4/2020 at 7:46 PM, FranklinFldEBUpper said:

I still have unused tickets to that game.

You should use them before they expire. 

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On 6/18/2020 at 7:44 AM, 4for4EaglesNest said:

2020 season.  All sports.   

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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/31/sports/ncaabasketball/john-thompson-dead.html

RIP John

i was at MSG a few years ago and had the pleasure of walking the back stage corridors of the arena. there were these giant photos of old Knicks, Rangers and Islanders posted throughout. but what i remember the most is the one of him and little Louie Carnesecca posing with their matching sweaters. 

 

Tom Seaver passed away aged 75.  RIP

 

Lou Brock passed away.  Age 81. 

On 6/18/2020 at 7:44 AM, 4for4EaglesNest said:

2020 season.  All sports.   

wrong donald trump GIF

No love for clifford Robinson I see

11 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

No love for clifford Robinson I see

Damn.  Dude was only a few years older than me.  Though, guys near 7' tall tend to have shorter life spans.  I remember watching Real Sports on HBO where on OL from the Saints in his 40s had expected to not wake up each day after going to bed and after the interview they did with him he died 2 weeks later in his sleep.  Tough to be a big man, even if you played professional sports.  

1 hour ago, Green_Guinness said:

Damn.  Dude was only a few years older than me.  Though, guys near 7' tall tend to have shorter life spans.  I remember watching Real Sports on HBO where on OL from the Saints in his 40s had expected to not wake up each day after going to bed and after the interview they did with him he died 2 weeks later in his sleep.  Tough to be a big man, even if you played professional sports.  

That's the thing after you are done playing professional sports you are not going to be in top shape anymore and it's hard on all the organs to keep up with the extra weight you put on after playing. 

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Legendary pitcher Bob Gibson died today from pancreatic cancer. 

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HOF Paul Hornung died today.

 

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RIP to baseball legend Hank Aaron

 

Lasorda, Aaron and Sutton and 2021 is only 22 days old. RIP.

25x All Star. Geez

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