Gordon Engelhardt

Former News/Senior sports reporter and columnist, Evansville Courier & Press. Contributor Evansville Living. Pro baseball fanatic and rock 'n roll historian.

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Shine on you crazy diamond! I hate when supposed Pink Floyd freaks don’t know who Syd is.

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Today in Rock History

June 5, 1975
Syd Barrett, former Pink Floyd member and founding figure, quietly appears at Abbey Road Studios during the recording of Wish You Were Here. Unrecognized at first, he soon departs as quietly as he arrived. Barrett had gained significant weight and shaved his head, so the band initially didn’t recognize him. When they realized who it was, the moment was emotionally overwhelming — especially for Roger Waters and David Gilmour. The encounter is said to have deeply influenced the emotional tone of the album, particularly the tracks dedicated to him.

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Jalen and the Knicks over Wemby and the Spurs in 7? Walt Frazier and Dollar Bill would love it.

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Harrison HS grad Kevin Hardy is on 2027 College FB Hall of Fame ballot. Hardy was 1995 Butkus Award winner and No. 2 overall pick in 1996 NFL draft.

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Badfinger made beautiful music, but one of the saddest stories in rock history.

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Great Music, Sad Story... #Badfinger

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Happy 81st birthday to @John_Fogerty, creator, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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Don Mattingly’s final homer of his career came off fellow Evansville native Andy Benes in 1995 AL playoffs.

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Seeing Don Mattingly finally make the playoffs in his final season and have his playoff moment gives me goosebumps

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One of the best protest songs ever written. This ability is one of the things that makes America great. Salute to our vets - not chicken hawks.

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Happy Memorial Day!

"Fortunate Son," written and arranged by John Fogerty, live at the Royal Albert Hall, April 1970.

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I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now.

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Bob is still Forever Young.

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Bob is still Forever Young.

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

Happy 85th birthday to Bob Dylan!

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Barely too young for Vietnam. Three channels to streaming, VHS tapes to digital…that’s us.

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I honestly do not know what to say other than thank you.
This little essay about Generation Jones has taken on a life of its own. Nearly half a million views, thousands of interactions, and so many kind, thoughtful comments from people sharing their own memories and experiences.

I have gained almost 2,000 followers in a very short time and because of platform restrictions I cannot follow everyone back immediately, but please know I see you, appreciate you and will follow all of you back.

What has moved me most is how wonderful and humble people have been. The stories, conversations, laughter, memories, and even the disagreements have overwhelmingly been thoughtful and kind.

For a brief moment, it felt like people remembering who we used to be with each other. That is pretty special. Thank you for giving your time to my words. It has been incredibly cool to experience.

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A Family Reunion https://t.co/0AJ8bRBB0j via @Evansville Living Magazine

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A Family Reunion https://t.co/0AJ8bRBB0j via @Evansville Living Magazine

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Ranking MVC Schools based off their cities

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🚨MLB SIGNING🚨

Grif Hughes, who helped lead the Otters to our fourth no-hitter in team history, has had his contract purchased by the Colorado Rockies!

Full release: https://t.co/XULehg53cG

#ForTheE x #NextLevelOtters

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The moment Grif Hughes, Nolan Thebiay and Junior Cerda completed the 4th no-hitter in Evansville Otters history!

#ForTheE

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Chuck Conners and Dave DeBusschere.

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Ron Reed

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May Ron RIP. Marty Simmons, of course, led Lawrenceville to 68-game winning streak and back-to-back Class A state titles. Jay Shidler, part of ‘74 title team, was on UK NCAA championship team in ‘78. Felling was a master, later had run-ins with Knight at IU.

[Illinois High School Association #IHSA @IHSA_IL]

The #IHSA is saddened to hear of the passing of legendary Lawrenceville High School boys basketball coach, Ron Felling.

Felling led Lawrenceville to four state championships ('72, '74, '82, '83) before coaching at Indiana University.

More from WFIW: https://t.co/5I5jPjwDAB

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Don’t look now, but Phillies are 3-0 under Don Mattingly. He’s done this before, leading Dodgers from huge holes in 2013 and ‘14 to NL West titles.

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Congrats to Rick Herdes, who guided USI to D2 national runner-up finish in 2004.

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We like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on May 1:
Joe Cluver - Media
Joseph Gianotti - Player
Lee Hall - Media
Rick Herdes - Player
Eddie Johnson - Player
Fred Von Boeckmann - Friend

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