RIP...

[Legacy]

Andrew Fitzgerald, Who Saved Men From a Storm-Sundered Ship, Dies at 87

Andrew Fitzgerald, the last surviving member of a Coast Guard crew that took a lifeboat out into the Atlantic in a raging blizzard in 1952 and rescued 32 of 33 merchant seamen clinging to the remains of a tanker that had split in two off Cape Cod, died on Thursday in Aurora, Colo. He was 87.

The Fairmount Funeral Home in Aurora said he died at Peakview Assisted Living. Mr. Fitzgerald left the Coast Guard months after the rescue and spent most of his life as an equipment salesman in Colorado.

It is often called the greatest small-boat rescue in the history of the Coast Guard, a feat of seamanship and courage in a 36-foot engine-driven lifeboat that made international headlines and has been celebrated in books, magazines, documentaries and a Disney film, “The Finest Hours,” released in 2016.

“He doesn’t consider himself a hero to this day,” Mr. Fitzgerald’s wife, Gloria, who learned of the rescue two years after her marriage, told The Boston Globe in 2014. “He’d say, ‘It was three hours of work that we were supposed to do.’ ”

The Heroic Rescue of the Pendleton Crew, 1952

 

[Irishnuke]

Andrew Fitzgerald, Who Saved Men From a Storm-Sundered Ship, Dies at 87



The Heroic Rescue of the Pendleton Crew, 1952

A true bad ass

 

[Legacy]

Nice bio.

George Bush, 41st President, Dies at 94

Bush and Clinton worked together on relief efforts raising money for Katrina victims and traveling to SE Asia in the aftermath of their tsunami and became friends. Bush once said:
"Because you run against each other that doesn't mean you're enemies. Politics doesn't have to be uncivil and nasty."

Clinton said: "This so-called politics of personal destruction is a part of a larger trend to force everybody into little boxes. You've got to be liberal or conservative. We're all supposed to be two-dimensional cartoon characters, not flesh and blood people with strengths and weaknesses. We're right and we're wrong."

 

[Legacy]

New Orleans native, Southern football great Isiah Robertson dies in Texas limo crash

The Los Angeles Rams drafted Robertson from Southern in the first round of the 1971 NFL draft. He remained with the Rams through 1978, then played from 1979-82 for the Buffalo Bills.

He was named first-team All-Pro in 1973 and 1976 and was chosen for the Pro Bowl in his rookie 1971 season and five straight years from 1973-77.

In a statement, the Rams said: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our legends, Isiah Robertson. He will be remembered not only for the great player he was, helping our team achieve multiple division championships in the '70s, but also by the work he did helping others through the House of Isaiah recovery center he founded in Texas."

Fans of Southern football during the late 1960s and early 1970s know Robertson's story. He played on a 1969 Jaguars team that featured 10 future NFL players and four future Pro Bowlers and a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, cornerback Mel Blount.

"It was an honor to play with those guys and see them go so far in their career," Robertson said last year. "For a small black university like Southern, compared to Ohio State and Purdue and Texas, it was amazing to see the success we had on the pro level."

Robertson was later inducted to the Southern University Hall of Fame, the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame and the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame.

Last year, he went into the Black College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

The highlight of that stellar 1969 season came against Grambling, when Robertson intercepted a pass in the end zone with no time left and returned it 102 yards for a game-winning touchdown. Robertson still holds the record for longest interception return in series history.

The next year, he became the first Jaguars player to make The Sporting News and Time All-America teams, as well as the AP and UPI small college All-America teams.

He remains the only Southern player selected in the first round of the NFL draft; the Rams picked him 10th in 1971.

 

[Irish YJ]

Eric Anderson, former B-ball player at IU passed away. I was at IU during his time and shared a beer bong or two with him and the other guys during Little 5. Great player and good guy.

http://www.wdrb.com/story/39616313/former-iu-basketball-player-eric-anderson-dead-at-48

 

[Irish#1]

Eric Anderson, former B-ball player at IU passed away. I was at IU during his time and shared a beer bong or two with him and the other guys during Little 5. Great player and good guy.

http://www.wdrb.com/story/39616313/former-iu-basketball-player-eric-anderson-dead-at-48

Pretty good player and I heard even better guy. Was MVP of the west regional during the NCAA tournament. His ex is super hot, but double bat shit crazy. Screwed a ton of people out of a lot of money with her fitness business. Does training for Gwenth Paltrow and other stars today.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Pretty good player and I heard even better guy. Was MVP of the west regional during the NCAA tournament. His ex is super hot, but double bat shit crazy. Screwed a ton of people out of a lot of money with her fitness business. Does training for Gwenth Paltrow and other stars today.

Pics or GTFO

 

[BobbyMac]

Eric Anderson, former B-ball player at IU passed away. I was at IU during his time and shared a beer bong or two with him and the other guys during Little 5. Great player and good guy.

http://www.wdrb.com/story/39616313/former-iu-basketball-player-eric-anderson-dead-at-48

Big E's gone, wow. He lived with a HS teammate of mine in the Height's at IU. I'd cross paths with him every so often over the years, most recently at the Pint Room in Carmel, he lived in the building. Just saw on Facebook they think his death was a cardiac event possibly linked to pneumonia. Sobering news. He was a solid Southside dude. RIP brother.

 

[Irish YJ]

Big E's gone, wow. He lived with a HS teammate of mine in the Height's at IU. I'd cross paths with him every so often over the years, most recently at the Pint Room in Carmel, he lived in the building. Just saw on Facebook they think his death was a cardiac event possibly linked to pneumonia. Sobering news. He was a solid Southside dude. RIP brother.

He liked beer that's for sure. Too young to be gone. Hits home as we're the same year. Outside of the couches burning and a few hot chick hook ups, him doing the longest beer bong i'd ever seen to that point (the tube hung down from the second floor terrace) is one of the most vivid memories I have from IU little 5. he was a monster his FR year.

 

[BobbyMac]

He liked beer that's for sure. Too young to be gone. Hits home as we're the same year. Outside of the couches burning and a few hot chick hook ups, him doing the longest beer bong i'd ever seen to that point (the tube hung down from the second floor terrace) is one of the most vivid memories I have from IU little 5. he was a monster his FR year.

Can confirm. Was with him and Nover at the Final Four in Indy. Boy could throw down. Not in the same league as Uwe though. Blab & Dakich set records that will never be equaled.

 

[Bishop2b5]

https://news.yahoo.com/actress-sondra-locke-dead-74-100944642.html

Actress Sondra Locke has passed away from bone & breast cancer at the age of 74. Apparently she died 11/3, but her death wasn't announced to the public until yesterday. She was Clint Eastwood's partner from about 1976 until 1989 and starred in several of his movies during that era, including The Outlaw Josie Wales, Bronco Billy, The Gauntlet, and Every Which Way But Loose.

 

[OhioIrish31]

https://news.yahoo.com/actress-sondra-locke-dead-74-100944642.html

Actress Sondra Locke has passed away from bone & breast cancer at the age of 74. Apparently she died 11/3, but her death wasn't announced to the public until yesterday. She was Clint Eastwood's partner from about 1976 until 1989 and starred in several of his movies during that era, including The Outlaw Josie Wales, Bronco Billy, The Gauntlet, and Every Which Way But Loose.

Yup sad news...all of those movies were huge when I was growing up. RIP Sondra!

 

[Irish#1]

Pics or GTFO

Too lazy to google?

 

[Sea Turtle]

Too lazy to google?

It was actually just a joke, hence the smiley.

Appreciate your posts.

 

[Irish#1]

Penny Marshall, Laverne of Laverne and Shirley has passed away at age 75.

Penny Marshall, the amazing actress, comedian and director has died ... TMZ has learned.

Marshall died Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home. We've learned the cause of death was complications from diabetes.

Penny's first recurring role was playing Myrna Turner on "The Odd Couple," which was directed by her brother. She also appeared on "Happy Days" with Cindy Williams, and they became famous from their spin-off sitcom, "Laverne & Shirley." It became a monster hit in 1976 and ran for 8 seasons. Her character's moniker -- the "L" for Laverne on her sweater -- became one of the most famous logos in television.

 

[OhioIrish31]

Grew up watching Happy Days and L&S. Penny was hilarious. I believe she was married to Rob Reiner...not sure. RIP!

 

[ACamp1900]

Grew up watching Happy Days and L&S. Penny was hilarious. I believe she was married to Rob Reiner...not sure. RIP!

She was,... poor girl. She directed a number of films on my favs list... RIP and thanks.

 

[Legacy]

PENNY MARSHALL’S FAVORITE MISTAKE: GETTING PREGNANT AT 19

 

[Circa]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyler Trent Passes Away <a href="https://twitter.com/SBNationCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SBNationCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPN</a> <a href="https://t.co/tHI9CuPYVg">https://t.co/tHI9CuPYVg</a></p>— Hammer & Rails (@HammerAndRails) <a href="https://twitter.com/HammerAndRails/status/1080279580466917376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[Irish#1]

Heartbreaking news about Tyler, but my goodness, what a fighter. How many of us could learned a thing or two from this courageous young man? The last days of his life, he's writing a book in order to try and raise a million dollars for cancer research.

Boiler Up! and God Bless you Tyler Trent.

 

[BobbyMac]

RIP Tyler. A difficult yet courageous & inspirational life so well lived. No doubt from hearing his interviews and testimony that Boiler Up! has a different meaning for him now.

 

[Irish#1]

Mean Gene Okerlund dead at 76.

 

[NDRock]

Mean Gene Okerlund dead at 76.

The greatest. Loved him and Bobby the Brain together. Great stuf.

 

[Sea Turtle]

Mean Gene Okerlund dead at 76.

Oh no. He was great.

 

[Irish#1]

Oh no. He was great.

No offense guys, but it's somewhat sad to see comments about Gene and none about Tyler.

 

[BeatSC]

Kid inspired Purdue to its biggest win this century if not longer.

 

[BobbyMac]

No offense guys, but it's somewhat sad to see comments about Gene and none about Tyler.

I typed the following then backed out of the page before submitting not wanting to that guy. (Thanks That Guy)

Sad day in IE history when Mean Gene gets more RIP's than Tyler Trent. I'm embarrassed for us all.

 

[NDRock]

Sorry, never heard of Tyler Trent and didn’t see anyone post about him. By all means be embarrassed though

 

[OhioIrish31]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyler Trent Passes Away <a href="https://twitter.com/SBNationCFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SBNationCFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/espn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPN</a> <a href="https://t.co/tHI9CuPYVg">https://t.co/tHI9CuPYVg</a></p>— Hammer & Rails (@HammerAndRails) <a href="https://twitter.com/HammerAndRails/status/1080279580466917376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2019</a></blockquote>
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This story tore up my entire family. His battle was so inspiring to us all. It came as a shock that he perished so soon after we all became familiar with his story. RIP young fella and prayers to the family. Sad news indeed.

 

[T-Boone]

Sorry, never heard of Tyler Trent and didn’t see anyone post about him. By all means be embarrassed though

He was the notional MVP of NDs 13th win when Purdue derailed OSU's season. That game was almost the highlight of the year for me and the way the Purdue fans got behind him I think that could only happen in college football/sport. RIP.