Professional Atheletes that know YOU - Page 5

Dougiestyle · 07-05-2005, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tim_uwrf

You give him that discount??

Mayyyyybe.

One of UT's DB's, Johnathan Hefney comes in too, with WR Bret Smith.

CD1083 · 07-05-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TuddaDudda

I met Larry Eustachy at my girl friend's sororiety.

that's only because Eustachy visted everyone's sororiety -

I went to HS with 3rd Overall Pick Jeff Clement - I was his Fullback in Football

2B#1 · 07-05-2005, 08:11 PM

David Sloan who used to play for the Lions and Darryl Patterson who won a WS.

abailey3313 · 07-05-2005, 08:14 PM

I used to "know" former Orioles catcher Chris Hoiles.

My mom used to run her own babysitting business, and the father's of one of the children happened to do some work for Hoiles. I went to the ball game a few times with him, and we'd go down to the dugout and chat with Chris before the game. Anytime we did that, we'd also sit in his personal seats right behind home plate.

That's the closest I've ever come to knowing a professional athlete, or to having a professional athlete know me.

I had a teacher in school that played for the Dallas Cowboys when they won all those Super Bowls, and actually had the rings to prove it. For the life of me I can't place that guy's name, but if I can remember it, I'll post it.

Davey Eckstein · 07-05-2005, 08:19 PM

Sister and friends know Joe Mauer. That's it I guess.

Davey Eckstein · 07-05-2005, 08:21 PM

Dola,

On second thought, I forgot his name, but he had an ok career in the majors if I remember. My dad played baseball with his older brother growing up. They were pretty good friends. My uncle also was offered a minor league deal for the Pirates, but turned it down. He was always pretty good.

Dan Theman · 07-05-2005, 08:31 PM

Hmm. Like several people here, I've known plenty of former and current pro athletes. While they've mostly been in baseball, quite possibly the one who had the biggest impact on me was when I was a very young boy was Jesse Owens. I was never before and have never since been in such awe of a man (well, besides my dad who's another pretty cool guy).

PS - I'll also mention that another favorite as a kid was a one-time Cleveland Indian (who shall remain nameless to protect the guilty) who taught me every single sign and indicator used by the third and first base coaches. All my friends thought I was psychic

Davey Eckstein · 07-05-2005, 08:45 PM

Well, my dad played golf with Jesse Owens I guess. But he certainly wouldn't remember him even if he was alive.

phenom · 07-05-2005, 08:53 PM

I knew Billy Ashley, former Dodger defensive stalwart.

LeBron James and I are like peas and carrots, as well. Call him and ask. He'll tell ya!

yankeesrule · 07-07-2005, 06:48 AM

I'm doing an internship with the Trenton Thunder, double A team for the yankees this summer so i've gotten to know a number of the players that have been on the team. Mostly a group of good guys.

jazzrack · 07-07-2005, 06:53 AM

Yogi Stewert (NBA), Same HS Class. friendly but not "friends"

Astros33Resurrected · 07-07-2005, 10:35 AM

Lew Ford lives across the street from me in the off-season and his mom works at my bank.
Chris Holt, who used to play for the stros, used to come over here with one of his friends that datedmy older sister.
Toby Gowin, punter for the Cowboys/Saints, I've talked to him a few times. His sister-n-law was a teacher of mine.
Geoff Jenkins, alls I gotsa say is my one flesh and blood better know me

jeheinz72 · 07-07-2005, 10:46 AM

Kevin Correia, recent call-up of the Giants. Went to Cal-Poly SLO with me and his G/f was good friends with my G/F. That dude can drink.

billethius · 07-07-2005, 11:14 AM

My grandfather was offered a contract by the Red Sox back in the late 40's, but he was making more money as an electrician at the time so he turned it down. The only other athlete I know is David Patton who was my neighbor growing up and was drafted in the 12th round last year by the Rockies.

Other than that, I know a few swimmers (if you consider swimming a sport) such as Megan Quann, but that's about it.

tim_uwrf · 07-07-2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by billethius

Other than that, I know a few swimmers (if you consider swimming a sport) such as Megan Quann, but that's about it.

I don't know anyone that would not consider swimming a sport.

D Love · 07-07-2005, 05:12 PM

Michael Young's wife knows me... US gold medalist swimmer Cristina Teuscher would know me... Perhaps Marcellus Wiley would recognize me, but probably not... I think that's about it for me. Anyone find a theme here?

D Love · 07-07-2005, 05:13 PM

Did a Laura Rusignoal precede you in that position in last year or 2 years ago?

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Originally Posted by yankeesrule

I'm doing an internship with the Trenton Thunder, double A team for the yankees this summer so i've gotten to know a number of the players that have been on the team. Mostly a group of good guys.

07-05-2005, 08:14 PM	#84
abailey3313 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,718	I used to "know" former Orioles catcher Chris Hoiles. My mom used to run her own babysitting business, and the father's of one of the children happened to do some work for Hoiles. I went to the ball game a few times with him, and we'd go down to the dugout and chat with Chris before the game. Anytime we did that, we'd also sit in his personal seats right behind home plate. That's the closest I've ever come to knowing a professional athlete, or to having a professional athlete know me. I had a teacher in school that played for the Dallas Cowboys when they won all those Super Bowls, and actually had the rings to prove it. For the life of me I can't place that guy's name, but if I can remember it, I'll post it. __________________

07-07-2005, 06:53 AM	#91
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	Yogi Stewert (NBA), Same HS Class. friendly but not "friends" __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

07-07-2005, 10:46 AM	#93
jeheinz72 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 2,164	Kevin Correia, recent call-up of the Giants. Went to Cal-Poly SLO with me and his G/f was good friends with my G/F. That dude can drink. __________________ Join The Dugout!

07-05-2005, 08:11 PM	#83
2B#1 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5	David Sloan who used to play for the Lions and Darryl Patterson who won a WS.

07-05-2005, 08:19 PM	#85
Davey Eckstein Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laundry Barn Favorite food: Bran flakes. Posts: 1,283	Sister and friends know Joe Mauer. That's it I guess.

07-05-2005, 08:21 PM	#86
Davey Eckstein Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laundry Barn Favorite food: Bran flakes. Posts: 1,283	Dola, On second thought, I forgot his name, but he had an ok career in the majors if I remember. My dad played baseball with his older brother growing up. They were pretty good friends. My uncle also was offered a minor league deal for the Pirates, but turned it down. He was always pretty good.

07-05-2005, 08:45 PM	#88
Davey Eckstein Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laundry Barn Favorite food: Bran flakes. Posts: 1,283	Well, my dad played golf with Jesse Owens I guess. But he certainly wouldn't remember him even if he was alive.

07-05-2005, 08:53 PM	#89
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,774	I knew Billy Ashley, former Dodger defensive stalwart. LeBron James and I are like peas and carrots, as well. Call him and ask. He'll tell ya!

07-07-2005, 06:48 AM	#90
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367	I'm doing an internship with the Trenton Thunder, double A team for the yankees this summer so i've gotten to know a number of the players that have been on the team. Mostly a group of good guys.

07-07-2005, 10:35 AM	#92
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	Lew Ford lives across the street from me in the off-season and his mom works at my bank. Chris Holt, who used to play for the stros, used to come over here with one of his friends that datedmy older sister. Toby Gowin, punter for the Cowboys/Saints, I've talked to him a few times. His sister-n-law was a teacher of mine. Geoff Jenkins, alls I gotsa say is my one flesh and blood better know me

07-07-2005, 11:14 AM	#94
billethius All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 822	My grandfather was offered a contract by the Red Sox back in the late 40's, but he was making more money as an electrician at the time so he turned it down. The only other athlete I know is David Patton who was my neighbor growing up and was drafted in the 12th round last year by the Rockies. Other than that, I know a few swimmers (if you consider swimming a sport) such as Megan Quann, but that's about it.

07-07-2005, 05:12 PM	#96
D Love All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 904	Michael Young's wife knows me... US gold medalist swimmer Cristina Teuscher would know me... Perhaps Marcellus Wiley would recognize me, but probably not... I think that's about it for me. Anyone find a theme here?