This guy was so popular with the kids, back in the day, that my 5th graders named our classroom hamster, "Hammy Bosworth". And you think you're smarter than a 5th grader...
#791237 - 10/10/1206:36 PMRe: Who are all time favorite pro football players?
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some more..
Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed, Gale Sayers, Namath, Jim Thorpe, Derrick Brooks, Chris Carter, Sterling Sharpe, Cortez, Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, and of course, Barry Sanders...
#791245 - 10/10/1207:15 PMRe: Who are all time favorite pro football players?
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Rocket Red
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I had a land of Boz poster too.
Strange thing I have been sort of captivated by this player ever since he helped beat the Huskies and now by luck he happens to play for our Hawks. He is not the best back in the league, and he is not one of the "good guys".
Every time he says or does something it makes me laugh. I'll never forget his first interview with "Mitch in the Morning" and he kept saying "Now listen here son" to Mitch.
Another highlight. Going to Sizzler.
Even when he got pulled over last summer, he was driving a Ford E350 van. That kind of thing makes me laugh. What kind of millionaire drives around at 3 am in a E350?
But what I find really entertaining is that you have a guy who has spent his entire pro career playing for obscure teams that haven't been very good, and yet he runs every down like his life depends on it. I figure the guy gets hit at least 4 times on every carry up the middle, and he never loses ground. You would never question his effort like you would for #37.
Another thing that I like about him is that he doesn't try to be something he's not. He is honest when he makes mistakes off the field, and avoids interviews because he comes from Oakland, and frankly speaks a language most of America would not understand.
Also, I like how at the end of arguably one of the top 20 nfl plays of all times he goes straight n********* and does the "Hold ma d!!!" move. So funny.
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#791256 - 10/10/1207:55 PMRe: Who are all time favorite pro football players?
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redhook
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Originally Posted By: Rocket Red
Crazy watching those old videos. About 75% of the big hits are illegal now, and half of them would get players today a fine.
Jack Tatums hits will blow your wig back then
Dorsett, Lynn Swann, Christian Okoye, Tim Brown, Mr. Payton, William Perry, and Singletary... man theres just so many awesome players throughout the history of the NFL...
Did Boz have a Benz? He lived down the street from me and I only remember seeing him a vette. He was a little guy . I was standing next to him at QFC one day and I would have never guessed it was him , maybe 5'10. He was dating a real hot blond at the time. Bo owned him an the myth was shattered.
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#791292 - 10/10/1211:20 PMRe: Who are all time favorite pro football players?
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The year Boz was a rookie, my buddy was working in the radio biz. We got invited to a party at a well know Seattle dj's home. I remember being outside having a drink and the Boz pulled up in a white vette. When he got out of the car, I was surprised how small he was. Later in the night we gave him some [Bleeeeep!] about the Dawgs pounding the Sooners in the 85 Orange Bowl.
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OK, seriously serious this time. This is a favorite player of mine.
He was born in Tacoma and was a standout athlete at Peninsula High School. He played wide receiver for the UW and set school pass reception records while a Husky. Later, he played for the Seahawks and was known for his third down drive sustaining catches. He and Milli Vanilli peaked at the same time, only he was for real.
You got it. I watched him play high school basketball against our local team. He was a real competitor. A quality he took to collegiate and professional football, as well. It was fun to watch a local kid have success as he moved up to more competitve levels.
Since he was local, probably some board members know Skansi, or his family. Any stories?
Kenny Easley.......hands down my favorite player, although I really liked Dave Kreig too. Gotta love a guy that would do an interview with a dip in and a Werhauser hat on.
#791504 - 10/12/1212:01 AMRe: Who are all time favorite pro football players?
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The Catcherman
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As a 9 year old kid, I watched Paul Skanski seemingly single handedly beat my older brother's football team in the high school playoffs in '79. From that point, I followed his career at UW and Seattle.
No story but I recall my brother respected him as a player and a person.
#791641 - 10/12/1205:44 PMRe: Who are all time favorite pro football players?
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D - Jack Lambert, Mike Singletary, Reggie White. You could throw in Lawrence Taylor when he wasn't coked up...as one of the best pass rushers. O - Walter Payton & Barry Sanders would make you piss your pants trying to stop them.
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