OT: Obituaries Thread

[MrNubbz]

I don't feel tardy

You get a hall pass....and a Yuengling

[FearlessF]

I brought my pencil!

[FearlessF]

[MarqHusker]

I can name that dead game show host in two notes.

RIP Tom Kennedy.  I was just explaining this marvelous show to one of teams recently. 

[FearlessF]

had a good run

93 years

[MrNubbz]

Damn didn't recognize the name but the face brought back memories,yup not a bad run

[MarqHusker]

He was out of Central casting as a game show host,  great pipes and presence but i always forgot his name.  

[FearlessF]

Hall-of-Fame baseball infielder Joe Morgan has died, according to USA TODY's Bob Nightengale. He was 77 years old.

A 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion, Morgan spent more than two decades in Major League Baseball, debuting with Houston Colt .45s in 1963 before ultimately retiring with the Oakland Athletics in 1984. Morgan played for six different teams over the course of his professional career.

Morgan was perhaps best known for his time playing with the Cincinnati Reds from 1972-1979. Morgan won World Series titles with Cincinnati in 1975 and 1976, and was also named NL MVP in both of those seasons. Morgan additionally won five Gold Glove Awards, all of which also came during his time with the Reds and has since had his No. 8 retired by the franchise.

[longhorn320]

Hall-of-Fame baseball infielder Joe Morgan has died, according to USA TODY's Bob Nightengale. He was 77 years old.

A 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion, Morgan spent more than two decades in Major League Baseball, debuting with Houston Colt .45s in 1963 before ultimately retiring with the Oakland Athletics in 1984. Morgan played for six different teams over the course of his professional career.

Morgan was perhaps best known for his time playing with the Cincinnati Reds from 1972-1979. Morgan won World Series titles with Cincinnati in 1975 and 1976, and was also named NL MVP in both of those seasons. Morgan additionally won five Gold Glove Awards, all of which also came during his time with the Reds and has since had his No. 8 retired by the franchise.

I remember sitting in the stands watching Joe play 2nd base for the 45s

course I hated him when he played for the Reds cause he could beat you in so many ways

[FearlessF]

Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman dies at age 100

Sid Hartman was, for all of his 100-plus years, a hometown guy.

Born on the North Side of Minneapolis on March 15, 1920, he worked for newspapers in his hometown for nearly his entire life, until his death on Sunday afternoon.

From a humble start selling newspapers on the street in 1928, he wrote about sports for the Star Tribune for the ensuing decades. He was still writing three columns a week, his final one appearing on the day he died.

“My father’s extraordinary and resilient life has come to a peaceful conclusion surrounded by his family,” his son, Chad Hartman, tweeted early Sunday afternoon, announcing his passing.

“I want to make it clear — he didn’t die from COVID — but COVID took away the enjoyment from his life by making him stay home,” his son said later. “It took away the chance to see the people he liked. It took away his zest, not being able to go four, five different places every day and to laugh, to get on people and have them get on him.”

Sid Hartman also was for decades a radio voice on WCCO.

[FearlessF]

With heavy hearts, the Minnesota Vikings family mourns the loss of Matt Blair.

A player of unmatched skill on the field, Matt's generosity and spirit in the community was equally unique. Always willing to help a teammate or support a worthy cause, Matt's life was vibrant. He brought joy to everyone he touched.

"Matt Blair was a great presence at Vikings events and a tremendous teammate long after playing. He embodied the best of what it means to be a Viking," said Vikings Owner Mark Wilf. "Matt is a Ring of Honor player whose legacy will live on forever with the franchise and in the community he loved."

Blair passed away Thursday at age 70.

Drafted in the second round out of Iowa State in 1974, Blair played all 12 of his NFL seasons for the Vikings (1974-85). He started 130 of the 160 regular-season games he played, racking up 1,452 tackles, the second-most in team history.


After becoming a starter in 1976, Blair went to six consecutive Pro Bowls (1977-82) and earned a First-Team All-Pro selection from The Associated Press in 1980.

Blair holds the team record with 20 blocked kicks (16 PAT, 3FGs, 1 punt) and also recorded more sacks (23) and interceptions (16) than any linebacker in team history.

A part of Vikings teams that reached Super Bowls IX and XI, Blair recovered two fumbles by the Rams in Minnesota's 24-13 victory in the 1976 NFC Championship.

Blair was named to the 50 Greatest Vikings in 2010 and inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on Oct. 25, 2012.

[MrNubbz]

Blair was a baller,on some very,very good teams but just short of Super.RIP MB

[OrangeAfroMan]

RIP Jerry Jeff Walker

Country crooner, mostly of the 70s and 80s.  He brought Jimmy Buffett to Key West.  Had some good songs.  Mostly played in Texas the last 20 years.  Had a camp down in Belize for fans to go down and hang out with him and stuff.

[MarqHusker]

RIP Billy Tubbs.  Some fun teams at OU.  Hard to believe they lost to Danny.  A lot of similarities to the Nova v Gtown upset.