@DaveWedge at the end of each podcast Ben asks a series of questions called the “Super 8” last question to Rosie was - because she’s such a big boxing fan, “is there a boxing story that needs to be told?” - her answer.
Talk about a ball drop. The fact that the judicial system thought it prudent to show leniency to a wannabe cop killer 5-years ago is not only the definition of insanity but an undeniable insult to those who put their lives on the line everyday. https://t.co/QvxyROBYmC
1992. Parking lot of the Meadowlands. Skid Row headlining. Pantera opening.
Then Ace Frehley walked out for the encore and Dimebag stepped aside and handed him the lead because that is what you do when your idol shows up.
“Cold Gin” was never the same after that night.
Happy “Agony of Defeat Guy” Day if you’re observing it.
56 years ago today, March 21, 1970, a 22-year old Slovenian ski jumper Vinko Bogataj took the iconic spill at the World Ski Jumping Championships in West Germany.
ABC stoped running Wide World of Sports in January 1998.
I searched the crowd for my father, knowing his thoughts were with my mother too. I wanted him to know this gold medal belonged to all of us. As we look ahead to the next Olympics, I'm reminded that behind every athlete is a family whose love & sacrifices make the dream possible.
@DaveWedge@HamilcarPubs@BCBookmarks Just finished Dave Wedge’s “Blood and Hate.” A page-turner with as much impact as a Hagler uppercut. A must read for every fight fan.