Angelo Dundee

Angelo Dundee August 30, 1921 – February 1, 2012 “Both guys ran out of gas, only my guy had an extra tank.” -Angelo Dundee

Joe Paterno

Joe Paterno December 21, 1926 – January 22, 2012 It’s the name on the front of the jersey that matters most, not the one on the back. -Coach Joe Paterno

Bill Keane

Bil Keane October 5, 1922 – November 8, 2011   -Bil Keane

Joe Frazier

“Smokin’” Joe Frazier January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011 You can map out a fight plan or a life plan, but when the action starts, it may not go the way you planned, and you’re down to your reflexes – that means your [preparation:]. That’s where your roadwork shows. If you cheated on that […]

Dan Wheldon

Dan Wheldon June 22, 1978 – October 16, 2011 “I actually won the Indy 500.” -Dan Wheldon  

Ryan Dunn

Ryan Dunn June 11, 1977 – June 20, 2011 This isn’t the best idea… -Ryan Dunn

“Macho Man” Randy Savage

Randy “Macho Man” “Savage” Poffo November 15, 1952 – May 20, 2011 You wouldn’t think that the simple act of running against the ropes would hurt, but it does. I think another one is just the fact of how winded the wrestlers can get entertaining the people. I think they deserve more respect for that […]

#22 – Dave Duerson

Dave Duerson November 28, 1960 – February 17, 2011 When you look at all the various characters that exist in the NFL today, they owe a sense of allegiance to the ’85 Bears.  I don’t think any team prior to us had the kind of fun we did. We enjoyed each other off the field […]

Len Lesser

Len Lesser December 3, 1922-February 16, 2011 I was at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem and feeling very spiritual and someone ran up and yelled, “Uncle Leo! Uncle Leo! Where’s the watch?”  It’s sacrilege. I love it. -Len Lesser