RIP Paul Hoffman

[Chuck]

I’ve spoken with Paul Hoffman a few times.
— Digger Phelps got his nickname during high school, while he worked at a funeral home and in the cemetery.
— Hurt his knee, which bothered him for the rest of his life during basketball practice. It was a very hot day and they opened up the doors. He crashed into the open door and hurt his knee.
— Decided to come to Bona after he saw Bob Lanier on his visit. Believed with Lanier, Bona would win national championship. Matt Gantt had same reply when I asked him why he chose Bona.
— Said he was hired at Belmont Central, more for his basketball skills than his knowledge of social studies. They wanted him to coach basketball.
- For many years had season tickets. Sat in first row in the reds, behind the Bona bench.

Good time to watch Paul Hoffman in Unfinshed Dreams.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrzaE_yqr4s

[artvandalay]

My memory of Hoffman is how tough he was. Driving the lane shoulder down with his glasses held on by a strap. Hoffman and his team mates against Jacksonville was a perfect example of how tough he was!

[tani]

Hoffman was one my teachers during my junior and senior years. Absolutely loved telling stories. He's the number one reason I became a Bonnies fan. He will be missed.

[dalydoseofhoops]

From Ray Floriani, class of ’74 and a student manager during Hoffman’s tenure, on the loss of his teammate and friend:

dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2024/08/paul-hoffman-st-bonaventure-legend-dead.html

[skeller6]

Aug 1, 2024 14:43:33 GMT -5 dalydoseofhoops said:

From Ray Floriani, class of ’74 and a student manager during Hoffman’s tenure, on the loss of his teammate and friend:

dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2024/08/paul-hoffman-st-bonaventure-legend-dead.html

Ray's article was just outstanding.......a total review of Paul's legacy.......he is and always will be a Bonas Brown Indian legend..........he never quit not once........we need more stand up guys like him.........