Author: Mark


Jim Thome hits 600th Career Home Run

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Jim Thome has been slowly clawing his way towards the 600 career home run milestone all season.  He hit number 598 on August 4th but had...

Rest in Peace Bubba Smith

Former NFL defensive end Bubba Smith, who followed his successful football career with a TV and movie acting career, died at his Los Angeles area home on August 3rd, 2011. ...

Randy Moss Retires

Randy Moss, perhaps the most dangerous deep threat in the history of the NFL, announced his retirement from football August 1st.  According to his agent, Joel Segal, Moss considered offers...

Rest in Peace, Macho Man

“Macho Man,” Randy Savage died in a tragic car accident early this morning. Police believe that the retired 58-year-old wrestler suffered a heart attack while driving, causing him to lose...

R.I.P. Harmon Killebrew

Baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, who had been battling esophageal cancer until beginning hospice care on May 13th, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 17th. He was 74. ...

Happy 80th Birthday, Willie Mays

Hall of Famer Willie Mays, probably the greatest centerfielder in major league history, turned 80 on May 6th.  Mays was what is known as a five tool player:  he could...