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Post by oldtimer on May 10, 2023 22:50:30 GMT -5
The Big Cat, BOB LANIER, passed away one year ago on 5/10/2022. RIP
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Post by ohs73 on May 11, 2023 8:08:02 GMT -5
The Big Cat was remembered fondly by the announcer crew last night during the Knicks-Heat game. They spoke of his ambassador duties and how he grew the game in underprivileged nations.
Even better, they spoke of his values as a man and as a player. It was great to hear him remembered for the positive influence he had on so many. Talk about a true Bonaventure man...
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Post by thesocalkid on May 11, 2023 12:25:55 GMT -5
BIG BOB - never forget the day Bob, Paul Hoffman and Billy Kalbaugh were in the Pickenneny Restaurant in Homer Hill. They all sat at the bar drinking a beer and eating cheese burgers. Al Plano made the best.
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Post by fortytwo on May 11, 2023 14:12:56 GMT -5
My memory of Bob is the time, at the behest of Paul Grys, needed a ride to Buffalo at a holiday.
So in my family's 1961 two door Chevy Belair we merrily made our way up 219.
(prior to NIL)
Never bumped into Bob again until 10 years ago when having breakfast in Scottsdale, I said to my wife, "there's Bob Lanier "
She said "where's the picture?"
So in real life we sat and conversed with the big guy.
RIP Bob, Tom Stith and George Carter
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Post by Hermit on May 11, 2023 18:02:53 GMT -5
BIG BOB - never forget the day Bob, Paul Hoffman and Billy Kalbaugh were in the Pickenneny Restaurant in Homer Hill. They all sat at the bar drinking a beer and eating cheese burgers. Al Plano made the best. I believe that should say….Eve Plano made the best….! |
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Post by skeller6 on May 12, 2023 6:50:57 GMT -5
Last time I saw Bob was at the Final Four Team anniversary banquet.
We all adjourned to the Burton for some drinks and most of the team were there at the bar. Had a great chat with Matt,Dale and Hoffy and Bob......it was a fantastic evening........
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Post by bonnies1976 on Jun 27, 2023 13:57:15 GMT -5
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Post by dadster81 on Mar 10, 2024 8:24:55 GMT -5
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Post by dadster81 on May 28, 2024 8:06:10 GMT -5
reading tributes to Bill Walton, I had forgotten about this mention of the Big Cat in the classic movie Airplane
Joey: Wait a minute. I know you. You're Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. You play basketball for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Roger Murdock: I'm sorry, son, but you must have me confused with someone else. My name is Roger Murdock. I'm the co-pilot.
Joey: You are Kareem! I've seen you play. My dad's got season tickets.
Roger Murdock: I think you should go back to your seat now, Joey. Right, Clarence?
Captain Oveur: Nahhhhhh, he's not bothering anyone. Let him stay here.
Roger Murdock: But just remember, my name is...
[showing his nametag]
Roger Murdock: ROGER MURDOCK. I'm an airline pilot.
Joey: I think you're the greatest, but my dad says you don't work hard enough on defense.
[Kareem gets angry]
Joey: And he says that lots of times, you don't even run down court. And that you don't really try... except during the playoffs.
Roger Murdock: [breaking character] The hell I don't! LISTEN, KID! I've been hearing that crap ever since I was at UCLA. I'm out there busting my buns every night! Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes!
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Post by flabonnie on May 28, 2024 16:38:40 GMT -5
Ironically, MGM+ was showing Airplane last night with Kareem's Lanier / Walton comment.
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Post by OceanStateBonnie on May 29, 2024 5:38:55 GMT -5
Two years already. Rest easy, Big Cat.
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