jimmythegreek
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Max Azzarello, 37, guy who lit himself on fire yesterday in NY near courthouse where Trump trial is being held.
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winkyduck
TYVM Morgan William!!!
Devastating!
FLAT OUT DEVASTATING!
As nice of a guy as there has ever been. NO ONE can say a bad word about him. NO ONE! Before ESPN and other networks were computerized and could look up stats in seconds - there was Howie. He could tell you the first or last time someone did something. In any sport. He was a walking stats book.
His (first) wife Jodi had some health issues. He took time off work to care for her until she died. He got married again and was with his 2nd wife for 5+ years until now.
When I went thru all I did 5 year ago he reached out to me every so often to see how I was doing, even though we last saw each other in 1991.
On the day of the 2023 Super Bowl, long time ESPN Producer Barry Sacks died - from a massive heart attack. I addressed that here and other places. That was a crushing blow. SO! IS! THIS! We last communicated a few weeks ago and he was going to join our Fantasy Football league this season.
In 1991 I managed to get on the ESPN softball team "The Barnstormers" for the "Hartford Morning Modified League." Howie and Barry were on the team. Howie did not play much - for obvious reasons. The day of the title game, I brought my 35MM camera. After we won, we took a team picture. By dumb luck, Barry stood in front of me and Howie to my left. I submitted the pic to those who put together the in-house newsletter, and they put it in the next edition.
I now realize how fortunate I was to have brought my camera, because without it, the cherished pic I have with them does not exist.
If you go to Twitter you will see all sorts of tributes from BIG names in the industry for Howie. I know some will pop up on YouTube, too. On Monday's show I know Dan Patrick will take some time to reminisce about Howie.
#RIPHowieSchwab - you are missed
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winkyduck
TYVM Morgan William!!!
Geez, only 63
Honestly - not at all shocking he died earlier than he should have. He didn't take good care of himself and his obesity did not help. Sad to see him pass - but if you knew of his health problems - not at all a surprise
mrbowling300
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Dave McCarty, 2004 World Series winner with Red Sox, dies at 54
McCarty, 2004 WS champ with BoSox, dies at 54
Dave McCarty, a first baseman and outfielder on the 2004 Red Sox team that won the World Series, died Friday in Oakland, California. He was 54.
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mrbowling300
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Frank the Tank has been working out. He's posted something like 200+ walks in a row over 200+ days. He's below 340 now and has lost 75 pounds.
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Roman Gabriel today .
Heim
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Wow! I didn't know. He was my favorite all time Ram. I remember when he made a special appearance on Gilligan's Island.
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Roman Gabriel
Roman Ildonzo Gabriel, Jr. was born August 5, 1940, the son of a Filipino immigrant. Born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, he played high school football at New Hanover High School and after graduating in 1958. He went on to become a star quarterback at North Carolina State University...
jimmythegreek
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Archie Cooley Jr, Head coach at Mississippi Valley St where Jerry Rice played his college football, 84.
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Bob Cole, Hockey Night in Canada announcer, 90.
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Legend.
Remarkable that he retired just 4 years ago at age 86.
And he still had some chops.