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Notable Sports Deaths of 2008
by Tony McClean
As we begin 2009, we take a brief look back at some of the people and pioneers that left us.
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Not Just Another Pitcher
by Rodger Citron -- Dec 24, 2008 - 9:50:00 PM
However, none of the obituaries that I read noted Ellis’ collaboration with Donald Hall on one of the more intriguing baseball books of the modern era, Donald Hall's Dock Ellis in the Country of Baseball
An Open Letter To The World Golf H.O.F.
by Renee Powell -- Nov 22, 2008 - 9:56:00 PM
Mr. Powell is the only African American to design, build, own and operate a golf course anywhere in the world. In 1946 Mr. Powell broke ground for what is today, Clearview Golf Course. The first nine holes which opened in 1948, was built mostly by hand. When the second nine holes was added, Clearview became an 18-hole golf course.
A Coaches Words
by Tony Price -- Nov 21, 2008 - 9:59:00 PM
I just wrapped up one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had in a while as the guest speaker at a local school in the City of Boston.
When Sportswriters Are Fathers Too
by Jerald LeVon Hoover -- Nov 14, 2008 - 9:51:00 PM
Sports seem to be the great equalizer for harmony and companionship amongst friends, family and brethren alike. That goes whether you’re great at it or not so great or just think you’re great. Working up the sweat or cheering those that actually break the sweat does something for the bonding factor.
Obama's win a dream for football pioneer
by Fred Mitchell -- Nov 10, 2008 - 9:56:00 PM
George Taliaferro, 81, made it possible for young African-Americans to dream of playing professional football. After leading Indiana University to its only undefeated Big Ten championship in 1945, Taliaferro became the first African-American drafted by the NFL when the Bears picked him in 1949.
by Tony McCleanAs we begin 2009, we take a brief look back at some of the people and pioneers that left us.
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Not Just Another Pitcherby Rodger Citron -- Dec 24, 2008 - 9:50:00 PM
However, none of the obituaries that I read noted Ellis’ collaboration with Donald Hall on one of the more intriguing baseball books of the modern era, Donald Hall's Dock Ellis in the Country of Baseball
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by Renee Powell -- Nov 22, 2008 - 9:56:00 PM
Mr. Powell is the only African American to design, build, own and operate a golf course anywhere in the world. In 1946 Mr. Powell broke ground for what is today, Clearview Golf Course. The first nine holes which opened in 1948, was built mostly by hand. When the second nine holes was added, Clearview became an 18-hole golf course.
A Coaches Wordsby Tony Price -- Nov 21, 2008 - 9:59:00 PM
I just wrapped up one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had in a while as the guest speaker at a local school in the City of Boston.
When Sportswriters Are Fathers Tooby Jerald LeVon Hoover -- Nov 14, 2008 - 9:51:00 PM
Sports seem to be the great equalizer for harmony and companionship amongst friends, family and brethren alike. That goes whether you’re great at it or not so great or just think you’re great. Working up the sweat or cheering those that actually break the sweat does something for the bonding factor.
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by Fred Mitchell -- Nov 10, 2008 - 9:56:00 PM
George Taliaferro, 81, made it possible for young African-Americans to dream of playing professional football. After leading Indiana University to its only undefeated Big Ten championship in 1945, Taliaferro became the first African-American drafted by the NFL when the Bears picked him in 1949.
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