Guest James Posted June 24, 2004 Death Star said: This thread is the place to discuss Max Schmeling. ...will fight winner of Larry Holmes v George Foreman apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 27, 2004 what a jackass statement that is .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stayin Alive 26 Posted June 27, 2004 James - I hope you don't take that lying down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted July 2, 2004 James - I hope you don't take that lying down... I do admire an agitator, Stayin', but might'nt James be a drive-by and, if so, shouldn't you defend his honor (or is that humor). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tristan Posted August 14, 2004 Seeing as how Schmeling and Hitler didn't get along, and he was never a Nazi, you're description of him isn't really very accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The dog Posted August 17, 2004 I have him in my own deadpool. He was a good man and I will be sorry to see him go. He was not a Nazi and because he basically told Hitler to kiss off, he was drafted into the German paratroopers where he was sent on suicide missions. Can you believe that this man paid for Joe Louis' funeral? It was recently found out that at the risk of his own life he saved two jewish boys from Krystallnacht and subsequently got them out of the country. Please Change Nazi boxer to German boxer and philanthropist. Have a nice day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted August 17, 2004 Well the evidence does seem to suggest Max is/was a pretty good guy...so i've made a small amendment - At least those who cant remember who he was still get the right memory jog. Whatever next ? - Surely I'm not gonna find out Jesse Owens wasnt Hitler's athlete next!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted August 18, 2004 Whatever next ? Reagan wasn't an idiot ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy 21 Posted August 18, 2004 Whatever next ? Reagan wasn't an idiot ? Now now Yeti, let not start being silly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted August 19, 2004 When Max finally goes, how about the headline: Schmeling to High Heaven! DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest a German Posted August 20, 2004 Well, it is quiet simple. 65 years ago every german was a nazi, killed jewish children and supported Hitler (or maybe not). And nowadays every American soldier tortures iraqui inmates and wants war with half the world to give them "democracy" and "human rights" (or maybe not). Kirk Douglas was a spy of John McCarthy (or maybe not) and Peter Ustinov was Churchhills adjutant (or maybe not). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted August 20, 2004 John McCarthy? That's why we didn't see Kirk Douglas for a while, he was chained to a radiator in Beirut for a few years. Joseph McCarthy...never heard of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted August 20, 2004 Hold your horses Anubis! - it's clear "a German" has made a slip - he obviously didn't mean John McCarthy He surely meant Paul McCarthy - the guy who that was in that famous band with Jimmy Lennon (Jr), Rex Harrison and Kenneth Starr.... First Rule of DL Forums - Never make an error when taking the p*ss... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenzy 0 Posted September 28, 2004 His 99th birthday today! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Curare Posted October 11, 2004 At least the German Government believes that Schmeling will outlive this year. They recently refused to release a stamp with his face on next year, because no living person may appear on a stamp in Germany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest M. White Posted October 19, 2004 One of the key figures of sports history in the 20th century. A major pawn in the battle between democracy and the evils of the German 3rd Reich. A man who wanted to be a boxer and someone important eventually showed his colors by defying the Nazi regime. He his the children of his jewish friend and helped them escape Germany and saved their lives. He later became wealthy from the not so German business of manufacturing Coca Cola. Just goes to show you!! 99..........Go Max!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Happy Posted October 19, 2004 Schmeling was a great sportsman. Hope he goes in his sleep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenzy 0 Posted October 19, 2004 At least the German Government believes that Schmeling will outlive this year. They recently refused to release a stamp with his face on next year, because no living person may appear on a stamp in Germany. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted October 19, 2004 - so who's got the correct story here? The stamp a spoof or Curare got some false info?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted October 19, 2004 - so who's got the correct story here? The stamp a spoof or Curare got some false info?? I'm going with the stamp is a spoof theory, as I don't think the Germans would print it in English. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted October 19, 2004 Ooooh - thats two headbangs for GR in one evening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted October 19, 2004 You know, GR, I was actually reluctant to point that one out, seemed sort of mean... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted October 19, 2004 Thanks for your near-compassion Harry At least I can rest assured that that old coin I have marked clearly with the year it was minted ,"250 BC", is genuine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted October 19, 2004 As is the Civil War sabre I have commemorating the first battle of Bull Run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
