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One of the all-time greats. Helped give the WHA legitimacy, which ultimately made for a better brand of hockey.

Doubt there is anyone one here who saw him play, but felt that the death of a 100 year old Pro Football Hall of Famer deserves a mention. Actually, looking at his career, I’m not sure anyone posting on here can claim seeing the Chicago Cardinals play...

Since most of wrote/covered/worked in sports, I’m curious what are some of your own worst predictions? Looking for the odd ones… — was convinced after one game that Todd Marinovich was the answer at quarterback for the Raiders. — Felt the same way about Browning Nagle. — John Wallace was the...

RIP to an all-time legend. I remember reading a story that he and Phil would wax their basement floor and play vicious games of hockey while “skating” on knees wrapped in diapers.

Super sky point to the great bass player for the little old band from Texas. Fact that fascinated me: ZZ Top has the record for the most continuous years without a lineup change. They formed as a trio in 1969 and never stopped.

A stalwart of the 1970s Pirates and may be best known for his 7-for-7 game. As a Pirates fan, it is amazing to see how much talent they had in the infield in the early 1970s and the various machinations used to get them all at bats. Was also a started on the famed all-minority for the Pirates...

Not sure where to put this on other threads, but this is a horrible story. What kind of mental imbalance do you have to murder two children in cold blood like this? Let alone five people. Source: former NFL pro Phillip Adams killed 5, then self in SC | wcnc.com

I’ve known folks from Wisconsin for 20 odd years and this is my first time hearing of this. Cannibal Sandwiches: A Polarizing And Misunderstood Wisconsin Tradition not sure if i am repulsed or intrigued.

Hawerchuk gave life and star power to the Winnipeg Jets in the 1980s. Had the bad luck of being a star center in the same division with Wayne Gretzky in his prime. Later had some great seasons with the Sabres.

Thought this might be a fun thread to kill some time. I’ve always been fascinated by Stephen Stills in a Unitas Chargers jersey. I mean Stills loved wearing football jerseys for a few years, but this was always an odd one. What was the motivation or thinking beyond just “i just a did a shirt load...

I went looking for something using the search function (it’s back, baby!) and got on the page of notable members. It appears that OOP is just a few dozen posts away from moving into fourth place all time in posts on this site. I feel that needs to be honored with a brisket or a Franco Harris...

The discussion about Fassel on the NFL thread got me thinking about coaching retreads. Who are the guys who found success and never got a second chance? Or third chance? And maybe as sports journalists we can shed some light as to why? The two I am thinking of: Raymond Berry: took the pats to...

Any advice on short-term housing rentals in Manhattan? Looking for six months. Preferably near 32nd and Park (Empire State Building area). What to avoid? What should I be asking before renting? What are the questions to ask? I’m a babe in the woods on this when it comes to knowing the layout...

As a slug who watched a lot of cable dreck in the 1980s, I’ve always liked bad movies especially if they have a particular great or funny scene. These are the scenes that can’t elevate the movie, but provide a memorable moment. Some of my favs: Toys: this ill-executed Robin Williams flick was...

If you had kids in the past 20 years, you watched a lot of Arthur. 'Arthur's Mr. Ratburn has a gay wedding on PBS' children's show Though, having Arthur himself or Binky Barnes come out would have made more sense.

Florida stripper ponders career change to defending second amendment. Police not amused. Florida stripper accused of threatening mass shooting

Inventor of aluminum can. Beer pioneer Bill Coors dies at 102

Did anyone else read these books from the late 1970s and early 1980s? They were written by Bill Gutman. They featured four biographies of NFL stars at the time (Winslow, Dorsett, Montana, Theismann, Campbell, Haden, etc,) They appear to have been things you would have purchased off the Weekly...

One of my odd habits is reading old sports books to see how writing has changed as well as how we view sports from other eras. I recently grabbed Casey at the Bat, stengal’s autobiography written just after he got canned by the Yankees. I know most of the stories because this book is a source...

Got this release sent over today. Department of Agriculture Selects Hemp Growers - South Carolina Department of Agriculture Scrolling down the list, and who is now licensed to grow hemp? None other than College Football Hall of Famer Danny Ford. Maybe that is why the fridge was so big...