Greg Hansen

Contributing columnist to Arizona Daily Star. Aggies, Golf, Yankees, Colorado, my 3 sons, my wife, Nursenifty, and No. 7, Mickey.

[Greg Hansen @ghansen711]

Pat Flood, one of the leading figures in Tucson football history, died Sunday. He QB'd Tucson High to 1951 and 1952 state titles, played at Notre Dame and Navy and was the Pac-12's top football referee for almost 40 years. A Phoenix attorney, Flood was 88.

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@yankeethrowback Chambliss '78 vs. the Royals
Mantle '64 vs. the Cardinals

[Greg Hansen @ghansen711]

Going to Beach Boys concert tonight at Casino del Sol. First saw them in 1965 at Lagoon near Salt Lake City. Remember it like yesterday. Fun, Fun, Fun.

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12 Tucson sports figures, 2 teams to be inducted into Pima County Sports Hall of Fame | Greg Hansen https://t.co/x37rW8ryNu via @tucsonstar

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@plowmanlm @HistoryInPics I got 248. Never had to worry about it again...... luck of the draw....

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Home run hire for new Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke: She's is hiring Tucson's Julie Brase-Hargrove to be a top assistant coach. Julie coached 17 years in the WNBA, two in NCAA and holds the state scoring record for girls. Oh yeah, also Lute Olson's granddaughter

[The Wildcaster @TheWildcaster]

Greg Hansen's Notebook: One-of-a-kind Arizona football player Ron Gardin dies at age 80. https://t.co/qgMWR1TpRx

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@975Hans I always wondered how good Winona and Ramona Olson would've been as athletes had women's sports become as popular in their generation as they are today. They certainly had the genes.

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Sad news: one of the top receivers/RBs in Arizona football history, Ron Gardin, has died. He was 80. He was the first-ever Wildcat to play in a Super Bowl, and led Arizona in both rushing/receiving during his college career. Long-time employee of Tucson Parks and Rec department

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One of Tucson's true coaching icons, Rincon's Rich Utter, is retiring after 36 seasons as the Rangers' boys basketball coach. He won 514 games, positively influenced hundreds of young men. He will be missed.

[Albion College @albioncollege]

Today we honor the extraordinary legacy of Cedric W. Dempsey '54, beloved Albion College alum, supporter, and former NCAA executive director/president. A true Briton who excelled as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and baseball, Cedric went on to serve as our men's basketball and cross country coach (1959-62) before becoming associate athletic director in 1965. For more than three decades, Cedric and his wife, June, remained loyal and generous supporters of Albion College, embodying the spirit of commitment that defines our institution. His remarkable journey from student-athlete to leader has not only inspired generations, but also catapulted the NCAA into the mega operation it is today. Dempsey
was honored this past Sunday at the NCAA women's basketball championship for the impact he made on intercollegiate athletics, and will be recognized at tonight's game as well.
Rest in peace, Cedric—your Albion family will never forget you. Continue reading more of Dempsey's impact on the Albion College and college athletics communities at the link.
https://t.co/ki9IuLcVjb
#LuxFiat #MyAlbion #NCAA

[Greg Hansen @ghansen711]

@MarkHarlan_AD Ced was surely proud of you, Mark. Carrying on his success and integrity.

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Cedric Dempsey, who died Saturday in San Diego, survived cancer 3 times, prevailed over 2 heart surgeries to live 94 years. He was probably the top athletic director in the last 50 years of the Pac-12. More than that, he was a wonderful man and leader.

[Javier Morales @JavierJMorales]

Brought Arizona Lute Olson, Mike Candrea and Joan Bovincini, to list a few. One of the greatest ADs not only at Arizona but also in the nation historically.

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Saddened to hear that Mel Karrle, the coach of Sean Elliott at Cholla High School and one of Tucson's top tennis players of the last 60 years, has died in Tucson. Coached Cholla to 1985 state semifinals.

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No. 1-ranked Pima College's chances to finish regular season 30-0 today? Brian Peabody's club leads Scottsdale 30-4.

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Saddened to learn that Bill Demory, Arizona's starting QB from 1971-73, died. He was 74. Demory was Arizona's only QB to play in an NFL game from 1974 until 2012, when Nick Foles reached the NFL. Demory was a long-time educator in Phoenix.

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Sad news: Mel Potter, one of the pillars of the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Assn the last 70 years, the 2015 PRCA Legend of the Rodeo, died Saturday in Tucson, his hometown. A Tucson High and UA grad, he is the father of 4-time world champion Barrel Racer Sherry Cervi.

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@cuse44ith About $4,000 per game (minus expenses).

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Big 12 ref Tony Padilla's workload: 7 games last 8 days, in Utah, California, Arizona, Iowa and Nebraska.. For year, 82 games in 110 days in 21 states. No wonder he blew a call at 10:16 p.m. at McKale last night.

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@2000WildcatMD That was actually Michael Irving....