Gale Sayers.
Road Warrior Animal, 60 years old.
posted by justincredibleGale Sayers.
Another good one - darn. I got his autograph when I was about 12 and he came to our town to speak at a FCA meeting. He was a great running back. Would also recommend the movie 'Brian's Song' about him and his teammate Brian Piccolo.
^^^I think that the original ('71) is much better than the remake.
posted by Gardens35^^^I think that the original ('71) is much better than the remake.
Absolutely
posted by QuakerOats
Another good one - darn. I got his autograph when I was about 12 and he came to our town to speak at a FCA meeting. He was a great running back. Would also recommend the movie 'Brian's Song' about him and his teammate Brian Piccolo.
One of the best man-cry movies ever.
Mac Davis - 78
Helen Reddy - 78
Davis co-starred in one of the most underrated sports movies of all time, North Dallas Forty.
Bob Gibson, 84.
Another player from my youth gone.
You know you made an impact and was one of the greatest ever when they change the rules (lowering the pitching mound) because of your dominance
Eddie Van Halen, 65
I'm listening to Van Halen right now and so are my neighbors!!
RIP Eddie
Johnny Nash --- "I Can See Clearly Now"
Ginger Baker, 80, on Oct 6.
Best known as the drummer for power trio Cream with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce.
posted by ZunardoGinger Baker, 80, on Oct 6.
Best known as the drummer for power trio Cream with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce.
Love the simplistic beat of "Can't find my way home"
Whitey Ford , MLB Pitching Great. 91.
posted by Gardens35Whitey Ford , MLB Pitching Great. 91.
The Chairman of the Board
We've lost some great athletes in the last few weeks.
3 HOF big name pitchers in last 2 1/2 weeks