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Cobra Mgr · 12-16-2019, 11:36 PM

"It's an 82-game season. We weren't going to go 80-3 or whatever it was." -- Boston Bruins forward Brett Ritchie

ukhotstove · 12-17-2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

"It's an 82-game season. We weren't going to go 80-3 or whatever it was." -- Boston Bruins forward Brett Ritchie

He ain't no Yogi Berra though

monkeyman576 · 12-18-2019, 05:42 PM

At least you don't love meth.

Déjà Bru · 12-19-2019, 10:03 AM

I'm a romantic myself, so I sort of love myth.

Anyway, this is a reminder that the vast majority of professional athletes are perforce not rocket scientists.

ukhotstove · 12-19-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

I'm a romantic myself, so I sort of love myth.

Anyway, this is a reminder that the vast majority of professional athletes are perforce not rocket scientists.

Are there any sports stars your side of the pond known for the intellect ? I know there was a boxer over here and football (soccer) player known for their brains, I'll have to look them up, I actually think the footballer had mental issues and tried or succeeded in killing himself.

RchW · 12-19-2019, 11:39 AM

I wonder how often he was responsible for "too many men on the ice" penalties.

Bluenoser · 12-19-2019, 12:50 PM

Randy Gregg did ok - won 5 Stanley Cups with the Oilers then went on to become a family physician.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Gregg_(ice_hockey)

Déjà Bru · 12-19-2019, 01:14 PM

There was, is, Bill Bradley of the New York Knicks. I'm sure that there were, are, quite a few others.

I don't mean to disparage - not everybody needs to be an Oxford scholar and being so is no determiner of human grace and decency - but the exceptions prove the rule.

I would imagine that it would be quite difficult to be an Oxford scholar AND a professional athlete, given the extraordinary demands upon each. There's only so much time in the day.

ukhotstove · 12-19-2019, 01:20 PM

Nicky Piper was the boxer.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Piper

and

Clarke Carlisle was the footballer.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke_Carlisle

RchW · 12-19-2019, 05:12 PM

Ron Taylor got an engineering degree early in his baseball career, then became a Doctor after he retired from baseball. Long time team physician for the Blue Jays.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Taylor_(baseball)

https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluej...-baseball.html

TGH-Adfabre · 12-19-2019, 08:45 PM

John Urschel

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Urschel

TGH-Adfabre · 12-19-2019, 08:47 PM

Myron Rolle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myron_Rolle

Those are the two I thought of first.

Cobra Mgr · 12-19-2019, 09:47 PM

Robert Smith earned a medical degree. I remember him arguing with the Ohio State coaching staff because they didn't want him going to class.

Buster Cherry · 12-20-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr

Robert Smith earned a medical degree. I remember him arguing with the Ohio State coaching staff because they didn't want him going to class.

And then he left early for the NFL. I always thought that was a bit hypocritical. I remember Beano Cook calling him out for that on ESPN. Still, it's nice to know that Mr. Smith finished his undergraduate degree and attained his original goal of being a physician.

Gruber_Tagged_Him · 12-27-2019, 08:47 AM

Ken Dryden (Montreal Canadiens goalie) left the league at the peak of his career to work at a law firm and complete his law degree, then returned to the NHL. After his playing career was over he was elected for a few terms to the Canadian House of Commons.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Dryden

DrPsyche · 01-17-2020, 02:16 AM

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@customwriting
Ken Dryden (Montreal Canadiens goalie) left the league at the peak of his career to work at a law firm and complete his law degree, then returned to the NHL. After his playing career was over he was elected for a few terms to the Canadian House of Commons.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Dryden

Besides that, he's also a social commentator, author and philanthropist. He outstanded many professionals in so many fields that it's really a remarkable instance in sports. One more source: https://www.uottawa.ca/president/bio/dryden-ken

12-16-2019, 11:36 PM	#1
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 6,362	I love math "It's an 82-game season. We weren't going to go 80-3 or whatever it was." -- Boston Bruins forward Brett Ritchie __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

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Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	I'm a romantic myself, so I sort of love myth. Anyway, this is a reminder that the vast majority of professional athletes are perforce not rocket scientists. __________________ - Bru

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RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	I wonder how often he was responsible for "too many men on the ice" penalties. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

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Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	There was, is, Bill Bradley of the New York Knicks. I'm sure that there were, are, quite a few others. I don't mean to disparage - not everybody needs to be an Oxford scholar and being so is no determiner of human grace and decency - but the exceptions prove the rule. I would imagine that it would be quite difficult to be an Oxford scholar AND a professional athlete, given the extraordinary demands upon each. There's only so much time in the day. __________________ - Bru

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ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	Nicky Piper was the boxer. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Piper and Clarke Carlisle was the footballer. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke_Carlisle __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty

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monkeyman576 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,939	At least you don't love meth.

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Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 13,680	Randy Gregg did ok - won 5 Stanley Cups with the Oilers then went on to become a family physician. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Gregg_(ice_hockey)

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RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	Ron Taylor got an engineering degree early in his baseball career, then became a Doctor after he retired from baseball. Long time team physician for the Blue Jays. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Taylor_(baseball) https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluej...-baseball.html __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

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12-19-2019, 08:47 PM	#12
TGH-Adfabre Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,599	Myron Rolle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myron_Rolle Those are the two I thought of first. __________________ You mock me, therefore I am My wife

12-19-2019, 09:47 PM	#13
Cobra Mgr Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 6,362	Robert Smith earned a medical degree. I remember him arguing with the Ohio State coaching staff because they didn't want him going to class. __________________ If a man is guilty 4 what goes on inside of his mind, then let me get the electric chair 4 all my future crimes. - Prince Batdance June 7, 1958 - Apr 21, 2016

12-27-2019, 08:47 AM	#15
Gruber_Tagged_Him Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 209	Ken Dryden (Montreal Canadiens goalie) left the league at the peak of his career to work at a law firm and complete his law degree, then returned to the NHL. After his playing career was over he was elected for a few terms to the Canadian House of Commons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Dryden