Sad news - R.I.P. Spritze - Page 3

ihatenames · 12-20-2020, 11:22 PM

So sad to hear. Few If any have given the community more. My thoughts go to his family and friends.

ALB123 · 12-21-2020, 03:47 AM

I didn't know Spritze 1/100th of the way most of you did. In my short time here, I PM'ed him once with a question. His kindness and helpfulness turned that one PM into a casual back and forth for a few weeks. Spritze sure had the funk. He will be missed.

NakedReporta · 12-21-2020, 11:05 PM

That's awful news to hear, especially around the holidays. My condolences to his family and his many, many friends.

Charlie Hough · 12-23-2020, 02:27 AM

Wow, what a loss. There are quite a few people who have been part of the OOTP community for many years and have made great contributions to the game. But Spritze certainly stood out as one of the most dedicated, influential and helpful of them all. We already miss you, Spritze.

clamel · 12-23-2020, 11:23 AM

My heart goes out to his family and close ones.
A huge loss for the game but greater loss for those who knew him.

He ment a lot to me since I play mostly historical, and his huge work have made all that so much more fun with this game.

Of all sportmanagers games Spritze made it possible for this game to be the King for all of us trying to dream back in the past and see what could have developed different over the years.

Thanks for all that Spritze.

txranger · 12-26-2020, 06:25 PM

So sorry to hear this... He did so much for this game and the community here... Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends... Rest in peace my friend...

akw4572 · 12-26-2020, 08:59 PM

Incredibly sad news

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Hageneezz · 12-27-2020, 01:08 PM

Rest In Peace

G-Force · 12-29-2020, 01:12 PM

Wow, how sad to hear this. Chuck was a good dude and always very helpful. Thoughts are with his friends and family.

GH

Mikecouil · 12-30-2020, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Hey friends,

I have some sad news to share. Chuck Hauser, who you know by the forum name Spritze, has passed away.

Chuck has been part of the OOTP family for, well, essentially forever. He has been managing the historical database, was a trusted beta tester and part of the community. But above all, he was a terrific person with a great sense of humor. I can't count how often I have been laughing out loud when reading his emails. This news makes me really, really sad. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Chuck, whereever you are, we will miss you. Rest in peace my friend.

Markus & the entire OOTP Team

I've been around for quite a while and I remember Chuck's posts from the early days. This guy really contributed a LOT to the community and the game. R.I.P Spritze.

asaintsfan · 01-04-2021, 11:57 AM

WOW - 2020 continues to suck even as it's over - sad that I just saw this post. Although I never knew him - he was always available to help fellow OOTPers in the early days. Spent many seasons using his dbases helping me recreate my own BB universe. RIP

s8n666 · 01-04-2021, 10:47 PM

damn, just heard the news. RIP Spritze!

igor7111 · 01-08-2021, 09:44 PM

Very sad news.

Condolences to his family.

Bunktown Ballers · 01-09-2021, 11:47 AM

My sympathy to his family and friends

actionjackson · 01-11-2021, 09:12 PM

RIP Chuck. What a terrible day for me to return to the forum. It's hard to get a handle on how huge a figure he was in this game. There are the historical databases, including the default, neutered, Gambo-Spritze, and Spritze. I can't fathom the amount of work he poured into this place. It's staggering to me. I'm sure he was a tremendous help in beta testing if his help with individuals is any indication of it. He seemed to never sleep/always be around, and helped a ton of people out with their games.

And oh God, did he ever crack me up. Desert dry sense of humour with a massive helping of sarcasm. Took a while for the newcomers to catch onto it. He must have files available for download scattered all over the web, unless they've come down of course.

You'll have all the time you need for your Super Model Database now OOTP Legend...Er...OOTP Giant...Er...OOTP God. If he's left such a huge hole in our little corner of the universe, I can't begin to fathom the size of the hole that's been left for his family and friends to deal with. I remember him chatting often about his precious grand daughter with great pride. I send my thoughts, condolences and my gratitude to his family and friends for the amazing contribution he was able to make here.

I know I will miss his unique bantering style. He had the funk indeed. I side with those saying that OOTP22 should be dedicated to him, and call for an immediate Addie Joss/Roberto Clemente type induction into the OOTP HoF. None of this five year waiting period nonsense. Do it now please.

daves · 01-11-2021, 11:05 PM

Sorry to hear this.

He did add a lot to this game!

12-20-2020, 11:22 PM	#41
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,534	So sad to hear. Few If any have given the community more. My thoughts go to his family and friends. __________________ New Album coming soon!

12-21-2020, 03:47 AM	#42
ALB123 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 638	I didn't know Spritze 1/100th of the way most of you did. In my short time here, I PM'ed him once with a question. His kindness and helpfulness turned that one PM into a casual back and forth for a few weeks. Spritze sure had the funk. He will be missed. __________________ "I'm on the side that's always lost against the side of Heaven. I'm on the side of snake-eyes tossed against the side of seven" - Leonard Cohen "The Captain"

12-26-2020, 06:25 PM	#46
txranger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "Deep in the Heart Of" Posts: 8,295	So sorry to hear this... He did so much for this game and the community here... Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends... Rest in peace my friend... __________________

12-29-2020, 01:12 PM	#49
G-Force All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 1,263	Wow, how sad to hear this. Chuck was a good dude and always very helpful. Thoughts are with his friends and family. GH __________________ LEGENDS SPORTS UNIVERSE - WHERE LEGENDS PLAY...FOREVER YouTube and the Web Check out my Dynasty Threads The Alltime Hockey Association The Alltime Baseball League Austin James: Playing For His Life (a Vietnam-era baseball drama) The Pastime Boxing Association

01-04-2021, 11:57 AM	#51
asaintsfan All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New Orleans LA Posts: 546	WOW - 2020 continues to suck even as it's over - sad that I just saw this post. Although I never knew him - he was always available to help fellow OOTPers in the early days. Spent many seasons using his dbases helping me recreate my own BB universe. RIP __________________

12-21-2020, 11:05 PM	#43
NakedReporta Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: South Carolina Posts: 71	That's awful news to hear, especially around the holidays. My condolences to his family and his many, many friends.

12-23-2020, 02:27 AM	#44
Charlie Hough Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,640	Wow, what a loss. There are quite a few people who have been part of the OOTP community for many years and have made great contributions to the game. But Spritze certainly stood out as one of the most dedicated, influential and helpful of them all. We already miss you, Spritze.

12-23-2020, 11:23 AM	#45
clamel All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Across the Pond Posts: 1,037	My heart goes out to his family and close ones. A huge loss for the game but greater loss for those who knew him. He ment a lot to me since I play mostly historical, and his huge work have made all that so much more fun with this game. Of all sportmanagers games Spritze made it possible for this game to be the King for all of us trying to dream back in the past and see what could have developed different over the years. Thanks for all that Spritze.

12-26-2020, 08:59 PM	#47
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	Incredibly sad news Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-27-2020, 01:08 PM	#48
Hageneezz All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Hague,Netherlands Posts: 866	Rest In Peace

01-04-2021, 10:47 PM	#52
s8n666 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 73	damn, just heard the news. RIP Spritze!

01-08-2021, 09:44 PM	#53
igor7111 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 127	Very sad news. Condolences to his family.

01-09-2021, 11:47 AM	#54
Bunktown Ballers All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,592 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	My sympathy to his family and friends

01-11-2021, 09:12 PM	#55
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,163	RIP Chuck. What a terrible day for me to return to the forum. It's hard to get a handle on how huge a figure he was in this game. There are the historical databases, including the default, neutered, Gambo-Spritze, and Spritze. I can't fathom the amount of work he poured into this place. It's staggering to me. I'm sure he was a tremendous help in beta testing if his help with individuals is any indication of it. He seemed to never sleep/always be around, and helped a ton of people out with their games. And oh God, did he ever crack me up. Desert dry sense of humour with a massive helping of sarcasm. Took a while for the newcomers to catch onto it. He must have files available for download scattered all over the web, unless they've come down of course. You'll have all the time you need for your Super Model Database now OOTP Legend...Er...OOTP Giant...Er...OOTP God. If he's left such a huge hole in our little corner of the universe, I can't begin to fathom the size of the hole that's been left for his family and friends to deal with. I remember him chatting often about his precious grand daughter with great pride. I send my thoughts, condolences and my gratitude to his family and friends for the amazing contribution he was able to make here. I know I will miss his unique bantering style. He had the funk indeed. I side with those saying that OOTP22 should be dedicated to him, and call for an immediate Addie Joss/Roberto Clemente type induction into the OOTP HoF. None of this five year waiting period nonsense. Do it now please.

01-11-2021, 11:05 PM	#56
daves Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,824	Sorry to hear this. He did add a lot to this game! __________________