yankeeman161 Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 As we approach Christmas tomorrow and the final days of 2005, let us all take a moment and remember all of the men and woman in professional sports who left us this year and remember them for their contributions in their chosen sport.Here are some notable deaths in calander order:February 2- Max Schmeling, 89 (German boxer known for his famous fights with Joe Louis)April 7- Bob Kennedy, 84 (MLB Player 1939-1957, MGR, 1963-1968, CHC GM 1977-1981)June 1- George Mikan, 80 (Minneapolis Lakers Center, NBA's 1st Big Man, ABA Commissioner)July 4- Hank Stram, 82 (Hall Of Fame NFL Coach who lead KC to 2 Super Bowls)August 8- Gene Mauch, 79 (MLB Player & Manager)August 14- Clifton "Coo Coo" Marlin, 73 (NASCAR Driver and father of Nextel Cup Driver Sterling Marlin)August 20- Thomas Herron 23, (NFL guard w/ 49ers)September 17- Donn Clendenon, 70 (MLB 1B, 1969 World Series MVP with Mets)October 15- Jason Collier, 28 (NBA Center)October 25- Wellington Mara, 89 (NFL owner of NY Giants)October 30- Al Lopez, 97 (HOF MLB Catcher, member of Go Go Sox of '59)November 13- Eddie Guerrero, 38 (WWE Wrestler)November 15- Robert Tisch, 79 (Co-Owner of NY Giants)November 29- Vic Power, 78 (7 Time MLB Gold Glove Hispanic 1B)December 21- Elrod Hendricks, 64 (MLB Player & Coach)If there are any names not mentioned here, feel free to add them here and check out Wikipedia for a complete list. May they all be remembered for their contibutions. THE TOUGHEST S.O.B. IN THE CCSLC!Satan Lives! The Devil On Earth Breathes! -Jim Ross about Vince McMahon, WM 22"THAT WAS THE WORD OF YANKEEMAN"26 World Championships and still going strong. Get used to it Red Sox Nation!"Yankees win! Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Yankees win!" -John Sterling after every Yankee winTo Be The Yankees, You Gotta Whoooooooooo!!! beat the Yankees!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Tom Cheek, Jays play-by-play man for 29 seasons, passed away in early October --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Sands Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Manchester United legend, and England's first "celebrity athlete" George Best died November 25th .Think Mickey Mantle of Soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosox Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Just a note, Max Schmeling was 99 when he passed away, not 89. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Manchester United legend, and England's first "celebrity athlete" George Best died November 25th .Think Mickey Mantle of Soccer. Good analogy.Just a note, Max Schmeling was 99 when he passed away, not 89.That was a good, long life. Nothing to regret. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 Let's not forget Johnny Damon, "The Idiot", who died a couple days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleujayone Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 Let's not forget Johnny Damon, "The Idiot", who died a couple days ago. He's not dead...only his soul. We all have our little faults. Mine's in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 Ha ha ha, now he is a zombie. It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted December 26, 2005 Share Posted December 26, 2005 Also, NHL tie games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Elrod Hendricks died? He was a real nice guy. When I went to the SkyDome a.k.a.(Rogers Center)last year he came over and talked to a bunch of o's fans. He handed out stickersand little bats to the kids around us. He was a great payer and bullpen coach.R.I.P. Elrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashouser27 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Football2/22 - Reggie Roby (43)4/10 - Al Lucas (26) in an Arena game4/18 - Sam Mills (45)7/18 - Jim Parker (71)8/20 - Thomas Herrion (23)11/10 - Steve Courson (50)Baseball2/13 - Nelson Briles (61)3/16 - Dick Radatz (67)4/13 - Don Blasingame (73)4/23 - Earl Wilson (70)7/13 - Mickey Owen (89)also Chris Schenkel who was 82 on 9/11...remember "the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 2/22 - Reggie Roby (43) You gotta be kidding?! How come I didn't hear about him dying?? That sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiasco! Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Elrod Hendricks died? He was a real nice guy. When I went to the SkyDome a.k.a.(Rogers Center)last year he came over and talked to a bunch of o's fans. He handed out stickersand little bats to the kids around us. He was a great payer and bullpen coach.R.I.P. Elrod i concur.i met him a couple times in 1997 when i was working security at Tiger Stadium, and he was coaching with the Orioles. I remember him being one of the few players or coaches to ever say 'please' and 'thank you' to me. LinkedIn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashouser27 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Yeah a sad story..i still didn't see the cause of death..what a great player..too young..he did a lot of volunteer work with kids but had problemsA lot of people don't remember Vic Power..what a pioneer he was..he is the one attributed to one of the great lines of all times..when he was in the minors and his team was at a restaurant somewhere in the south..he was told "we don't serve black people"and of course he said..."that's ok, i don't eat black people"some other notables12/7 - Bud Carson, architect of the steel curtain8/4 - Sue Gunter, women's coach at LSU2/13 - Dick Weber, bowling great3/9 - Glenn Davis, Heisman winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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