Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 10, 2021 6 hours ago, MrWonderful said: Shirley Povich was a longtime sports columnist for the Washington Post. And, yes, he was Maury Povich's father. That would land him squarely in that 95 range. Sir C right as rain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted January 10, 2021 I once knew a bloke called Shirley. He would be a lot younger than 95 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,620 Posted January 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Bentrovato said: When did "Shirley" stop being a man's name? The wrestler Big Daddy was another famous Shirley. My guess would be circa 1980... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DemBones 36 Posted January 10, 2021 9 hours ago, Bentrovato said: When did "Shirley" stop being a man's name? The wrestler Big Daddy was another famous Shirley. I’m guessing you can probably thank Shirley Temple for that, she was such a megastar in the 30s. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted January 10, 2021 42 minutes ago, DemBones said: I’m guessing you can probably thank Shirley Temple for that, she was such a megastar in the 30s. Boring, but probably correct. Now when did Marion stop being a man's name. John Wayne being an example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted January 12, 2021 Former Steelers running back Tim Lester died at 52 years: https://steelersnow.com/tim-lester-former-steelers-fb-dies-at-52/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 18, 2021 Steve Molnar, a fullback with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League from 1969 to 1978, has died. He was 73. https://www.ckom.com/2021/01/17/steve-molnar-former-roughriders-fullback-dies-at-age-73/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted January 19, 2021 Jon Arnett, who played for the the LA Rams (1957-63) and the Chicago Bears (1964-66), has died aged 85. Obituary: Daily Mail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted January 21, 2021 Football administrator Ted Thompson, who is best known as GM of the Green Bay Packers, who he led to a Super Bowl XLV title, died at 68 years: https://www.channel3000.com/report-former-packers-gm-ted-thompson-dies-at-age-68/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 23, 2021 Tony Jones, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Denver Broncos, has died. He was 54. Jones, who played for several teams, notably the Cleveland Browns, helped the Broncos win in 1997 and 98. https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-pro-bowl-ol-super-bowl-champion-tony-jones-dies-at-54 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathClock 379 Posted February 3, 2021 Longterm NFL HC Marty Schottenheimer is in hospice care. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Hemlock 742 Posted February 4, 2021 Mike Henry , who was both an actor and NFL player dead at 84. Also a DDP pick.https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/2021/film/news/mike-henry-tarzan-actor-dies-1234900132/amp/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted February 5, 2021 Josh Evans, a former Tennessee Titans, defensive end who was part of their 1999 Super Bowl winning team, has died. He was 48. A unique DDP pick, too. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2021/02/05/josh-evans-dies-tennessee-titans-kidney-cancer-battle/4403026001/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted February 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: Josh Evans, a former Tennessee Titans, defensive end who was part of their 1999 Super Bowl winning team, has died. He was 48. A unique DDP pick, too. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2021/02/05/josh-evans-dies-tennessee-titans-kidney-cancer-battle/4403026001/ Was among the final 40 for me in the DDP but just wasn’t sure he’d get a QO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted February 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Was among the final 40 for me in the DDP but just wasn’t sure he’d get a QO Meh, Yahoo UK comes in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted February 5, 2021 On 04/02/2021 at 11:52, Captain Hemlock said: Mike Henry , who was both an actor and NFL player dead at 84. Also a DDP pick.https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/2021/film/news/mike-henry-tarzan-actor-dies-1234900132/amp/ And just to wrap up loose ends, Mike Henry also gets a Yahoo UK obit 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted February 5, 2021 A bit silly of me not to put Evans in the main team. With hindsight, but also from the outset, picking him was less risky and more rewarding than Ezra Nawi (who would now need the Pete Felton-like indirect fluke obit). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted February 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, gcreptile said: A bit silly of me not to put Evans in the main team. With hindsight, but also from the outset, picking him was less risky and more rewarding than Ezra Nawi (who would now need the Pete Felton-like indirect fluke obit). I guess I wasn’t quite sure about past Super Bowl players compared with the HOFers, but I guess like HOFers those are pretty much QO locks as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Meh, Yahoo UK comes in I never heard of him really, and if was on your radar, kudos. That said, I would think anyone and everyone who played Tarzan in any capacity would QO. For future reference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted February 7, 2021 Charlie Krueger, a legendary San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle who played his entire 16-year NFL career with the club, has died. He was 84. https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-legend-charlie-krueger-84-remembered-his-innate-toughness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 7, 2021 Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday night, just three days prior to Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Interstate 435 in Kansas City -- one exit south of the Chiefs' practice facility at the Truman Sports Complex. Two children were injured in the multi-car accident. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,416 Posted February 9, 2021 On 03/02/2021 at 19:20, DeathClock said: Longterm NFL HC Marty Schottenheimer is in hospice care. Dead. Obituaries: The Guardian, The Sun, Daily Mail 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted February 9, 2021 that was quick. He was one of my AO-picks. RIP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted February 9, 2021 Eminem once rhymed his name with "dirty rotten rhymer" and that's the only reason I knew who he was. RIP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc 228 Posted February 15, 2021 3 time Pro Bowl WR dead at 38 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
