((HT: WJBF-TV))
FOSG Chris Kane gave us the heads-up on this one...
And the HQ really can't describe it other than to say it's both functional and gross...
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans challenged their VP/GM Andy Milovich to receive an in-game prostate exam while singing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the team's Prostate Cancer Awareness Night.
WJBF-TV ABC 6 Augusta-Aiken News, Weather, Sports
The full story can be picked up hyah from Augusta
That is, definitely, a 7th Inning stretch...
Showing posts with label prostate cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prostate cancer. Show all posts
Friday, July 25, 2014
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter Passes At 76
((HT: CBC))
A dominating middleweight in the 1960's, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter spent 19 years in prison for three murders in a tavern in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1966. Carter and friend John Artis were convicted in 1967 and again in a new trial in 1976.
Carter was freed in November of 1985 when his convictions were set aside after years of appeals. It was ultimately decided that racism, more than common sense and using legal judgment, were the determining factor in the convictions. His plight was immortalized in song by Bob Dylan and in the movies after his release- where Denzel Washington was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "Hurricane."
Carter went 27-12-1 with 19 knockouts in his career, His two most memorable bouts were a first-round win over Emile Griffith in 1963 and losing a title fight in 1964 to Joey Giardello.
Here's part 1 of the CBC's "Fifth Estate" program on Carter:
Carter died in his adopted home town of Toronto of prostate cancer at the age of 76 with Artis at his side, who moved to Toronto to be Carter's care-giver in his later years.
A dominating middleweight in the 1960's, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter spent 19 years in prison for three murders in a tavern in Paterson, New Jersey, in 1966. Carter and friend John Artis were convicted in 1967 and again in a new trial in 1976.
Carter was freed in November of 1985 when his convictions were set aside after years of appeals. It was ultimately decided that racism, more than common sense and using legal judgment, were the determining factor in the convictions. His plight was immortalized in song by Bob Dylan and in the movies after his release- where Denzel Washington was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "Hurricane."
Carter went 27-12-1 with 19 knockouts in his career, His two most memorable bouts were a first-round win over Emile Griffith in 1963 and losing a title fight in 1964 to Joey Giardello.
Here's part 1 of the CBC's "Fifth Estate" program on Carter:
Carter died in his adopted home town of Toronto of prostate cancer at the age of 76 with Artis at his side, who moved to Toronto to be Carter's care-giver in his later years.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Carson-Newman Coach Battling Prostate Cancer
((HT: WATE-TV Knoxville))
Ken Sparks is a legend in Division II football- having coached Carson-Newman to five national titles in his 32 years at the top for the Eagles...
But three weeks ago, he learned a lesson that all of us need to if we haven't already...
Here's the story from Carson-Newman with Jill McNeal...
"We started staffing positions the week after I found out," Sparks said. "Our job is to get these men ready and to go forward. And we trust in the Lord and let Him do what only He can do."
Athletics Director Allen Morgan added: "Ken has the full support of Carson-Newman College, from alumni and former athletes to everyone here. We are looking forward to a complete recovery and are confident that he will continue the fruitful and everlasting impact he has had on the lives of young men. We are praying for him and Carol, and we ask that all members of the C-N family do likewise."
Follow his progress hyah...
Ken Sparks is a legend in Division II football- having coached Carson-Newman to five national titles in his 32 years at the top for the Eagles...
But three weeks ago, he learned a lesson that all of us need to if we haven't already...
Here's the story from Carson-Newman with Jill McNeal...
"We started staffing positions the week after I found out," Sparks said. "Our job is to get these men ready and to go forward. And we trust in the Lord and let Him do what only He can do."
Athletics Director Allen Morgan added: "Ken has the full support of Carson-Newman College, from alumni and former athletes to everyone here. We are looking forward to a complete recovery and are confident that he will continue the fruitful and everlasting impact he has had on the lives of young men. We are praying for him and Carol, and we ask that all members of the C-N family do likewise."
Follow his progress hyah...
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