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With Super Bowl 50 just around the corner, Tidbits takes the opportunity to look at several former NFL stars and their post-football life. • After graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he won the Heisman Trophy, Roger Staubach served a tour of duty in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy. He didn’t play pro football until age 27, when he joined the Dallas Cowboys as a rookie quarterback, the only team he would ever play for. Staubach was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, and made five trips to the Super Bowl, (two times as Super Bowl Champs, and the MVP of Super Bowl VI.) • Toward the end of his NFL career, Staubach started a commercial real estate business, The Staubach Company, specializing in commercial property. In 2008, he sold the company to an investment management company for $613 million. Staubach serves as the executive chairman of the company. This 73-year-old has been married for 50 years to his grade school sweetheart, with whom he enjoys his 15 grandchildren and one-great-grandchild. • Can you identify the first player ever to pass for 5,000 yards in a single season? It was Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, who spent all of his 17 seasons with that team. turn the page for more!
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FOOTBALL GREATS (continued):
• In the sixth week of his rookie season, Marino became a starter, and went on to play in nine Pro-Bowls. Out of his 242 games, he started in 240 of them. The NFL’s list of the Top 100 Greatest Players has Marino in the #10 spot. For many years after his retirement in 2000, he served as an analyst on CBS’s NFL Today. He left the show in 2014 to return to the Dolphins as a special advisor. Over the years, Marino dabbled in the entertainment field, appearing as himself in television and movies, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. After his son was diagnosed with autism, Marino and his wife established a charitable foundation that has distributed more than $22 million toward research and treatment for children with developmental disabilities. • Norwegian-born Jan Stenerud came to America as a college student on a ski-jumping scholarship. In 1964, while training for ski season at Montana State University, he was spotted by one of the school’s coaches who was walking past the football field where Stenerud was cooling down from his practice. The football coach offered Stenerud a tryout, and he was given a position on the team as kicker. The Kansas City Chiefs drafted him in 1966, where he played until 1979, one of the first pro football players to be used as a dedicated kicker. After 19 seasons (including a stint with the Packers and the Vikings), and four Pro Bowl appearances, Stenerud retired with 373 career field goals, and never having missed a game because of injury or illness. He has worked as a sports commentator on Scandinavian television and is also involved with a firm that designs stadiums and sports arenas.
A Scrappy Situation DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Can you feed leftover meal scraps to cats? My boyfriend says no; I say yes, because I’ve been feeding scraps to my three cats for years. What do you say? -- Carole in Davenport, Iowa DEAR CAROLE: Feeding scraps to pets -- dogs or cats -- is not recommended. The main reason is that food prepared for humans often contains ingredients that are harmful to pets, such as onions, garlic, raisins, avocado and many more. Scraps also can contain more fat than pets are used to, creating digestive problems and setting them up for obesity. And leftovers can be high in salt, which can be as detrimental to pets as it is to us. However -- and this is a big “however” -- table scraps tend to get fed to begging cats anyway by kind-hearted owners or their guests. Or, cats just steal them off counters when no one is looking. Is there a balance between the “absolutely no scraps” guideline and the “live and let live” tendency of some owners? If you really want to share table scraps with pets, be very selective about what you share and how much. Fresh (not cured) meat, poultry
or fish are good. Trim away all fat, and make sure no gravy or seasonings are on the food. Serve pets only a small handful, and if they exhibit any health issues -- excessive vomiting, lethargy or other symptoms -contact a vet right away. A healthier option is to prepare a small amount of protein and vegetables separately for your pets as you cook dinner. Leave out seasonings and consider steaming or roasting the food rather than cooking in oil. Cool completely before serving to pets.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Single Lambs looking for romance could find Cupid especially accommodating this week. Paired partners also find their relationships benefiting from the chubby cherub’s attention. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bull’s eye focused on your target, and shake off any attempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You should get some news later in the week that might answer some questions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your early enthusiasm for a project might have been somewhat premature. Although you feel positive about it, you might need more information in order to make an informed decision. CANCER ( June 21 to July 22) Taking on a new responsibility might seem like the politically correct thing to do. But even with the promise of support, was it the wisest? Consider reassessing your upcoming decision. LEO ( July 23 to August 22) Apply yourself to completing your task despite all the distractions that might be interfering with your work. Then reward yourself with a weekend of fun shared with people who are close to you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A business agreement from the past might need to be looked at again. Use this unexpected development to check out other matters related to it. A weekend venture proves to be rewarding. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don’t
ignore that uneasy feeling about making a commitment. It could be a case of understandably cold feet, or a warning that something isn’t as right as it should be. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A colleague could be more supporting of one of your efforts. But it’s up to you to make the case for it, and that could mean opening up a secret or two, which might be a problem for you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Expect some good news about a relative you’ve been worried about. But don’t expect the full story to be told -- at least not yet. A workplace matter might face shifting priorities. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Despite some anxious moments, you could have good reason to be pleased with how things are turning out. An end-of-the-week call might hold some interesting information. AQUARIUS ( January 20 to February 18) A long-overdue expression of appreciation could be offered soon. But admit it: You never really expected it would happen, right? Meanwhile, keep your weekend options open. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It’s a good time to dive right into a new challenge, whether it’s learning a computer app, or how to drive a stick shift, or making a new friend. Whatever it is, good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You see the wisdom in honesty, and you help others appreciate your vision.
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FOOTBALL GREATS (continued): • The MVP of the first two Super Bowls was Green Bay Packer Bart Starr. He began his career with the Packers in 1956 and remained a player until 1971. After his retirement, he was immediately hired by the team as their quarterback coach, and became their head coach in 1974, a position he held for nine years. His charitable organization is the Rawhide Boys Ranch in New London, Wisconsin, a facility he co-founded in 1965, that helps delinquent and emotionally-disturbed adolescent boys. At the initial fund-raising, Starr donated a Corvette he had won for his Super Bowl performance to be raffled. The 82-old-year-old Starr has recently suffered two strokes and a heart attack, but after intensive physical therapy, his condition has dramatically improved. • Fran Tarkenton played his first NFL game in 1961 at age 21 as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, and went on to nine Pro Bowl selections. In 1977, Tarkenton became the first professional athlete to guest-host “Saturday Night Live.” When this Georgia native retired in 1978, he owned every major quarterback record. Tarkenton has had numerous post-football success stories, starting with founding Tarkenton Software, a computer program generator company. He served as a Monday Night Football commentator for four years and a co-host of ABC’s “That’s Incredible!” during the early 1980s. He has written several selfhelp motivational books as well as a novel entitled Murder at the Super Bowl, a mystery about a football coach who is killed just before his team is scheduled to play in the big game.
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Rogue Valley Real Estate You’ve noticed the historically low interest rates. You’ve seen home prices come back down to a manageable level. Now you are thinking about buying a home. Moving from the world of renting into the world of homeownership is an integral part of the American dream for most people. Knowing how to buy a house is one thing, but knowing when to buy can make the difference between a successful, long-term purchase and a flash in the pan that will have you back to renting within a couple of years. Follow a few tips and do your research before making this major commitment. The housing market has changed drastically in the last 10 years. If you are buying, you have to be willing to stay put, probably for at least three years, and preferably for much longer. The boom times—where you could buy a home and flip it in six months or a year for more money—are gone for the foreseeable future. Right now, rents are increasing in most parts of the United States – and here in the Rogue Valley, the vacancy rate has continued to be less than 2%. It might make more sense once you do the math to spend as much on your mortgage (if not a little more) as you do on rent. Owning a home can be a solid way to build wealth. Instead of paying someone else every month with no tangible benefit, you begin to invest and purchase your home.
To Your Good Health By Keith Roach, M.D.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Deservedly Feared
DEAR DR. ROACH: My father is an 84-yearold diabetic. He has had a wound on his foot (on the inner side of his right foot, near his big toe) for about five months. He has been treated by a podiatrist, who has debrided the wound every week. He prescribed antibiotics when the wound has looked infected. A visiting nurse and my mother have changed and dressed the wound regularly during these months. This week, the podiatrist said he could see the bone in my dad’s foot, and recommended hyperbaric treatment. Could you tell me what your opinion is of this treatment in my father’s case? Do you know if it has a high percentage
Owning a home does incur additional costs. While you will have additional costs, the federal government and many state governments try to encourage homeownership through liberal tax breaks. That’s not something you are going to see on the front end of your transaction, but it is something that you will see every year that you own the home, an obvious benefit that no renter gets. There are a lot of complicated factors that should go into your choice to buy a home or continue to rent. You’ll have to assess your finances, your future plans and the long-term future of the neighborhood where you are looking. But home ownership can still be a great way to build wealth and achieve part of the American dream. So whether you are looking to buy your primary home or your next investment property, having a knowledgeable team to help you through the process is always beneficial. So give us a call at Hokanson Realty, our experience benefits you – we guarantee it.
of success? -- C.O. ANSWER: Foot ulcers in diabetes are common and feared. Diabetes damages blood vessels, both large and small. Also, longstanding diabetes decreases the effectiveness of the inflammatory response and immune system. Finally, poor nerve function in people with diabetes combines with these other factors to predispose one to developing breakdown of the skin and development of ulcers. These ulcers can get large and deep, and when the bone is visible (and sometimes even when it’s not), the bone is infected. In this case, there is a high risk of the need for amputation. By far, the best way to deal with diabetic foot ulcers is to not get them in the first place. Good control of diabetes, proper footwear, regular checks by a professional and daily self-checks of the feet for people at high risk can reduce the likelihood of developing ulcers. Early and aggressive treatment of precursor lesions, even mild redness of the skin, ingrown toenails or fungal infection of the feet, should prompt urgent evaluation by a podiatrist. Once the ulcer has progressed to the point where your dad’s is now, aggressive measures are called for. In addition to care by a podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon, evaluation by a vascular surgeon
FOOTBALL GREATS (continued): . • Baltimore Colt legend Johnny Unitas spent 16 years with that team, going to the Pro Bowl 10 times, with three of those as MVP. He was the NFL MVP four times, as well as being voted the league’s best player at the NFL’s 50-year celebration. Unitas set the record for the most consecutive games with at least one touchdown pass, 47 games, a record that stayed in place for 52 years. During his career, Unitas sustained many injuries, including an elbow injury that prevented him from using his right hand. After doing commentary for NFL games during the 1970s, this football hero purchased bowling alleys and a restaurant, as well as investing in an airfreight company and several real estate ventures. Unfortunately, most were fairly unsuccessful. It was his final business decision that put Unitas under, a circuit board manufacturer which failed, forcing Unitas into bankruptcy. A sudden heart attack took his life in 2002 when he was 69. • There have been no financial difficulties for former Denver Bronco John Elway. In addition to his job as the general manager and executive vice-president of football operations for the Broncos, he has owned two restaurants and nine car dealerships (five of which he sold for $82 million). His net worth is estimated in the $150 million range. Elway almost didn’t have a football career. He was selected by the New York Yankees in the 1981 MLB draft and played 42 games on their Class A team, achieving a .318 batting average. Owner George Steinbrenner’s plan was to make Elway his starting right fielder. Elway was picked up in the 1983 NFL draft and played 16 seasons for Denver.
and a wound-management specialist may be limb- and even life-saving. While hyperbaric oxygen has indeed been shown to be beneficial in several studies (reducing amputation rate from 33 percent to 9 percent in one study), only an expert with detailed knowledge of your dad’s case can decide whether this is appropriate treatment. If you trust your podiatrist, I think it may well be a useful treatment. However, I would be sure that he, or a vascular surgeon, has looked at the quality of blood flow to the foot. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: What is your position on the shingles vaccine for people in their 70s? We have been told that some doctors do not approve of it. Yet we know of so many people who suffered terribly from shingles. Thank you. -- J.T. ANSWER: I’ve written about the vaccine lots of times. I am a strong believer in it and think anyone over 60 should get it unless they have a medical reason not to. The older you are, the more important it is to get the shot, since the complication of pain (postherpetic neuralgia) is so devastating and tends to lasts longer the older you are.
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UNUSUAL ANIMALS: WATER BUFFALO It’s time to increase your knowledge on the water buffalo, a cloven-hoofed mammal native to Asia. • What exactly does cloven-hoofed mean? These animals have a hoof that is split into two toes. Many such animals are also ruminants, meaning they “chew their cud” in a specialized stomach prior to digestion, regurgitating their food and chewing it again. In the Jewish religion, an animal that is both a ruminant and clove-hoofed is considered kosher and may be eaten. However, if an animal has only one of these characteristics, Jews are forbidden to eat it, as it is considered unclean. • The water buffalo is a member of the Bovidae biological family, which includes bison, antelope, gazelles, sheep, goats, oxen, and domestic cattle. Members of this family are referred to as bovids. • There are two types of water buffalo – river buffalo who prefer deep water, and swamp buffalo who like to wallow in mudholes. Although similar in appearance, their genetic makeup is different, with the swamp buffalo having 48 chromosomes, and the river buffalo, 50. • These bovids stand about 5 to 6.2 feet tall (1.5 to 1.9 m) at the shoulder and have huge backward spiral-curving, crescent-shaped horns with a span of nearly 5 feet (1.5 m). They live to about age 25 in captivity. • The horns of the buffalo are often made into jewelry and musical instruments. The ney and kaval are hollow flutes made from these horns with up to seven finger holes, used in Middle Eastern music.
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New Year, New You Did you make a list of resolutions for the New Year? How are you doing so far? They say if we can keep a resolution for 21 days, we’re likely to stick with it. Here are some ideas to make 2016 a healthier, more active year. * If you always hear about local events after the fact, sign up for online notices for museum exhibits, special readings at the library, lectures and lunches at the senior center. * Consider taking a class. Reducing the risk of falls and senior driving safety are both worthwhile. Check the education department course catalog for something new and fun. Classes even might be free for seniors. * Do a puzzle a day. It doesn’t matter what kind. Crossword, scrabble, solitaire are all good brain stretchers. Go online to AARP at games.aarp.org
Veterans Charities Need Our Support Now that the holidays have come and gone, it’s time to think about how we’ll handle the new year -- and that includes what charities we’ll support. The big thing, as always, is to avoid the scammers. Unfortunately, when it comes to supporting veterans and activeduty endeavors, the scammers are out in full force, either pocketing the cash or misdirecting it. Here are two sites to investigate to make sure you don’t give money to a scam operation: Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator. org) and GuideStar (www.guidestar.org). One of the best and most worthwhile formilitary charities I know of is Operation Gratitude (www.operationgratitude.com). I’ve written about it before, coaxing you to send a few dollars when it’s trying to
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for free games. * Get out of the house once a day. Walk to the mailbox, set up a walking routine with a friend (even if you have to go to the local rec center) or pick a different place to visit every day. * Eat something that’s good for you at least a few times per week, even if you don’t especially care for it. If you don’t like green vegetables, for example, scan the Internet for recipes that will make them more palatable. Do you have a smoothie blender? Many ingredients can be combined to taste better together. * Consider upgrading your technology knowledge. If your grandchildren have smartphones, think about whether you might benefit from having that instant contact with them, rather than waiting until you open email to see the latest photos from them. * Look up old friends. If you’re not familiar with social media, take a class, and especially learn about the safety aspects.
hit a big goal, such as their next 100,000 packages. Now I’m asking you to consider regular monthly giving. Each $15 you donate will get one box of goodies mailed to a service member. The boxes are loaded with snacks, flash drives, toiletries, iPods, books, games, socks, comic books, T-shirts, hats, DVDs and players, batteries, puzzles ... and sometimes even the keys to a new vehicle waiting when the service emember gets home. If you check the photos and thank-you letters at the website, you’ll see just how appreciated those boxes can be for service members far from home. At the OpGrat website you can choose to send a check, sign up for monthly giving or even have it taken out on your credit card. It’s up to you. If you absolutely can’t give money, can you write letters? Each box that’s sent out includes a few letters, written by schoolkids, retired military, families ... everybody pitches in. Check the website (look under the Volunteer dropdown menu) for hints about the content of letters and where/how to send them.
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Cowboy Radio Q: At a garage sale, I found a Hopalong Cassidy radio manufactured by Arvin. It is red with a metal front depicting the cowboy star astride his horse, Topper. I paid $250 for it, and my wife thinks I made a major mistake. -- Tim, Alamo Heights, Texas A: I spoke to several collectors and also consulted “Hopalong Cassidy Collectibles” by Joe Caro. Almost everyone agreed that your radio -- in working order and in reasonable condition -- is worth at least $1,000. There were several models
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in various colors, but the bottom line is you made a wise purchase. *** Q: I have inherited several dozen pieces of Fenton glass, mostly from the 1950s and ‘60s. I don’t collect Fenton, but I wonder if it is worth keeping. Is there a reference you can recommend so I can determine whether I should keep or sell? -- Della, Spring Branch, Texas A: There are several excellent guides, but I especially like “Warman’s Fenton Glass: Identification & Price Guide” by Mark F. Moran and published by Krause Books. This guide features current prices for more than 1,000 pieces of Fenton Glass in addition to the history of colors and designs. It also is illustrated with more than 800 full-color photos. Incidentally, the Fenton Art Glass Company began in 1905 and produced crystal, carnival glass, opalescent, milk glass, Vasa Murrhina and various other types of art glass.
*** Q: During the 1940s, I wrote dozens of letters to major motion picture stars requesting an autographed picture. More than 50 responded, and I still have them. They include Bing Crosby, Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Betty Grable and Harry James. Where can I sell them? -- Joan, Plantation, Florida A: Many of the so-called Hollywood autographed pictures were not signed by the actual stars but by employees in the publicity departments of the studios. With that in mind, you might want to contact one of the larger autograph dealers, Conway’s Vintage Treasures, 55 Corliss St., Box 40962, Providence, RI 02940. The website is cvtreasures.com. This company can determine if your signatures are authentic and, if so, the market value.
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1. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. state lies east of Indiana? 2. MYTHOLOGY: In Roman mythology, Neptune is the equivalent of which Greek god? 3. COMICS: In what year did detective Dick Tracy make his debut in a comic strip? 4. HISTORY: How many presidents have served more than two terms of office? 5. MOVIES: What was the first Pixar film to receive a PG rating? 6. LITERATURE: Who wrote the children’s book “Black Beauty”? 7. CHEMISTRY: What is the Periodic Table symbol for the element iron? 8. AD SLOGANS: What 1960s and ‘70s aftershave warned consumers to “be careful how you use it”? 9. LANGUAGE: What is a ewer? 10. MEDICAL: What part of the body does Bell’s palsy affect?
1. Detroit Tiger pitchers set an A.L. record in 2015 for most consecutive shutout innings to start a season (24). Who had held the mark? 2. How many times has a San Diego Padres pitcher struck out 250 or more batters in a season? 3. Quarterback Boomer Esiason ranks No. 3 on the University of Maryland’s list for career passing yards (6,259). Who are No. 1 and No. 2? 4. Who is the Phoenix Suns’ career leader in steals? 5. Between 1990 and 1999, seven different teams won the Presidents’ Trophy for the best regular-season NHL record. Name five of them. 6. How many consecutive years did an Audi win the 24 Hours of Le Mans before Porsche won the race in 2015? 7. Of the 14 times tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams have faced each other in a grand slam singles match, how many times has Serena won?
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WATER BUFFALO (continued):
• These herbivorous buffalo have been domesticated for close to 3,000 years and are the main dairy animal in many countries, with milk that is richer in fat and protein than that of dairy cattle. They’re also valued for their meat and leather. With about 150 million domestic water buffalo in the world, more human beings depend on them than on any other domestic animal. They are relied upon for plowing and for transportation and are known as the “living tractor of the East.” About 96% of the world’s population of water buffalo can be found in Asia. • There are a very small amount of wild water buffalo, an endangered species that lives in protected areas and wildlife reserves across Asia.
• Some countries hold annual water buffalo racing festivals, running the animals in long slushy ditches while pulling drivers on wooden planks.
• Fans of the 1960s cartoon “The Flintstones” may remember that Fred Flintstone and his pal Barney Rubble were dedicated members of the Loyal Order of the Water Buffalo Lodge No. 26, a secret society intended to be a spoof of the Freemasons, Elks Club, and Moose Lodge. Fred and Barney regularly assembled at the lodge hall to listen to their “Mystic Imperial Poobah,” or “Grand Poobah,” as he was sometimes called. The Poobah’s mission was to “draw back the veil to reveal the ancient mysteries of Water Buffalo-ary.”
• “The Water Buffalo Song” is sung by Larry the Cucumber in Veggie Tales’ “Silly Songs,” who croons “Everybody’s got a water buffalo. Yours is fast, but mine is slow. Oh, where’d we get them? I don’t know, but everybody’s got a water buffalo.”
Reading and writing go hand in hand. As your school-age children develop their reading skills, the world of creative writing usually opens up to them simultaneously. Foster your kids’ interest in writing with these five activities. Not only will you be reinforcing the writing skills they are developing in school (including extra practice in the art of penmanship), but you’ll be sharing in the creative process. Keep in mind that your encouragement and enthusiasm will boost their efforts. 1. Design and write creative “thank you” postcards for holiday gifts received and outings enjoyed last month. Purchase prestamped plain postcards at your local U.S. post office for 38 cents. Decorate the plain side with 1-inch square images of the gifts received or experiences shared. Cut the squares from saved ticket stubs, brochures, catalogs and magazines. Arrange and glue them in a row. Draw a vertical line down the center of the stamped side. Write a thank-you note on the left half, and the recipient’s address on the right. 2. Make a set of colorful notecards to have on hand for writing to friends and relatives any time of year. They’ll be especially fun to send, because your kids can decorate them themselves. Purchase a box of plain, inexpensive note cards and matching envelopes in favorite colors at a craft or discount store. Use rubber stamps and a stamp pad for illustrating the front of the card. Tie the note cards and envelopes together with a ribbon and store them in a box or drawer together with postage stamps and a favorite pen. 3. Write a few sentences about the family pet and illustrate it. If your family doesn’t have a pet, write an imaginary story/adventure about a favorite stuffed animal, doll or action figure. 4. Write new words to a favorite familiar song and sing the rendition, or write a joke and share it with the family at dinnertime. 5. Write a grocery list together, and shop for the items, checking them off the list as you go. If your child has a kids’ cookbook, include the ingredients for a new recipe you later prepare together.
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• Merlin Olsen was picked up by the L.A. Rams in 1962 and spent the next 15 years as a defensive tackle. His first contract was about $50,000 for two years, along with a signing bonus. In those years, the average football player’s annual salary was around $12,000. Olsen and three of his teammates on the defensive line, Deacon Jones, Rosey Grier, and Lamar Lundy, became known as “The Fearsome Foursome.” Olsen was selected for the Pro Bowl a record 14 straight years, including his rookie year. During the off-season, Olsen spent his time earning a Master’s Degree in Economics. Post-football, he enjoyed a successful acting career, first on “Little House on the Prairie,” then in his own series, “Father Murphy.” In 2009, Olsen was diagnosed with mesothelioma, possibly due to exposure to asbestos. He passed away the following year. • Olsen’s teammate Rosey Grier made post-career notoriety as a bodyguard . for Senator Robert Kennedy during his 1968 presidential campaign. In fact, after assassin Sirhan Sirhan shot Kennedy, it was Grier who took control of the gun and overpowered the killer. Grier had played from 1955 to 1962 for the New York Giants, then for the L.A. Rams through 1966. In 1967, his career came to an end due to a torn Achilles tendon. He went on to host a weekly TV talk show, and made 70 guest appearances on other series during the 1960s and 1970s. Grier had a recording “People Make the World” on the music charts in 1968. This “Gentle Giant” became well known for his hobbies of macramé and needlepoint, authoring the book Needlepoint for Men in 1973. He became an ordained Christian minister in 1983, traveling as an inspirational speaker, and also founded a nonprofit organization that serves inner city youth. • Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka
1. The Chicago White Sox tossed 22 shutout innings to start the 1947 season. 2. Once -- Kevin Brown struck out 257 batters in 1998. 3. Scott Milanovich (7,301) and Chris Turner (6,543). 4. Center Alvan Adams, with 1,289. 5. Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas (twice), Detroit (twice), the New York Rangers (twice) and Pittsburgh. 6. A five-year stretch. 7. Nine.
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personally hand-picked 6’2”, 335 lbs. (1.88 m, 152 kg) William Perry in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft. Perry was fresh out of South Carolina’s Clemson University, where he had earned the nickname The Refrigerator. The name came about when he and a fellow player tried to fit in the same elevator heading to the college laundry facilities. His teammate said, “Man, you’re about as big as a refrigerator,” and the name stuck. (Perry already weighed 200 lbs. [90.7 kg] at age 11!). In addition to his NFL career (19851994), this defensive tackle and member of “The Monsters of the Midway” defense recorded two rap records, appeared on the 1980s series “The A-Team”), and had his own G.I. Joe action figure called “The Fridge.” In 2008, Perry was diagnosed with a serious nerve disorder that sent his life into a tailspin, both physically and financially. In 2011, a 10-year-old boy discovered Perry’s Super Bowl ring for sale in a sports memorabilia shop in a Mickey Mantle’s restaurant. Using $8,500 of his college fund, the boy and his mother purchased the ring and returned it to Perry. Yet in 2015, the ring was on the auction block again. When Perry didn’t pay the taxes on his home, it was seized by the county. At 53, this football great is barely able to walk and lives in an assisted living community.
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