Happy Birthday to the late Bum Phillips, out of Orange, Texas; Oail Andrew “Bum” Phillips left a deeply distinct legacy as one of the most beloved, authentic, and colorful figures in pro football history. Most legendary for his tenure coaching the Houston Oilers ( 1975-1980) and later the @Saints ( 1981-1985), his lasting impact blends innovative football strategy, a deeply player-centric philosophy, and a permanent place in Texas folklore—At a time when many NFL coaches ruled through fear, Phillips believed in love, loyalty, and camaraderie. He spent late nights playing dominoes with his players during training camp and treated everyone like family. He famously said, “Coaching is not how much you know. It’s how much you can get players to do.” Because his players loved him, they fought harder to avoid letting him down.; 9-29-1923 to 10-18-2013 ( aged 90) @sonofbum
@JessicaTarlov Seriously, how do you have the Cajones to post this, knowing that Democrat judges, prosecutors and politicians have been releasing murderers, rapists and pedophiles nonstop, who then go on to hurt more people for the last 15 years?
Happy Birthday to the late Will Sampson, out of Okmulgee, Oklahoma; Will Sampson’s Oklahoma legacy is that of a groundbreaking Muscogee (Creek) trailblazer who transformed Native American representation in Hollywood while remaining fiercely anchored to his Oklahoma roots. Born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, in 1933, Sampson ( known to his family as “Sonny”) lived a multi-faceted life as a rodeo competitor, fine artist, actor, and fierce civil rights advocate before his passing in 1987—Standing at an imposing 6’7, Sampson’s film career was launched by absolute chance when he was cast as Chief Bromden in the 1975 classic “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. Despite having no prior acting experience, his quiet, soulful performance provided the emotional anchor of the film, which went on to sweep all five major Academy Awards—Following his tragic passing in 1987 from scleroderma complications, Sampson was brought home to Oklahoma and laid to rest at the Graves Creek Cemetery in Hitchita; 9-27-1933 to 6-3-1987…..
CBS would have LSU-Ole Miss tomorrow, which will have 10 million viewers. Instead they have Rutgers-USC for triple the SEC cost and 500k viewers. CBS Sports losing the SEC game of the week keeps looking dumber every year.
“a man”….. 😂😂😂funny how @ABC leaves out the race when it’s a black man charged in the hanging death of a black woman in Mississippi….. classic main stream media race baiting. 😂🐿️
Happy Birthday to the late Bob Lanier, out of Buffalo, New York; 6’11 250; Bob Lanier’s legacy is defined by his dominant, Hall of Fame basketball career and an equally impactful lifetime of community service and leadership off the court. Known affectionately as “The Dobber,” Lanier was a towering 6’11 center celebrated for his soft left-handed hook shot, physical dominance, and legendary size-22 sneakers. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992, his impact shaped the game for generations—Over his 14-year career with the @DetroitPistons & @Bucks he was an 8-time @NBA All Star and the 1974 All Star Game MVP, finishing his career with averages of 20.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game; 9-10-1948 to 5-10-2022….
Happy Birthday @GibbBarry out of Douglas, Isle of Man; As the last surviving member of The Bee Gees, Sir Barry Gibb stands as one of the most prolific and influential figures in the history of popular music. With a career spanning over six decades, his legacy is defined not just by his iconic falsetto and the disco explosion of the late 1970’s, but by his unparalleled genius as a songwriter and producer who shaped multiple musical eras—He has written or co-written a staggering 20 number-one @billboard hits, placing him in the elite upper echelon of songwriters alongside Paul McCartney and John Lennon: 80 Today….
Happy Birthday Vinnie Johnson, out of Brooklyn, New York; 6’2 200; Vinnie Johnson’s legacy is anchored by his legendary status as the premier sixth man of the @DetroitPistons “Bad Boys” era and his extraordinary post-retirement evolution into a multi-billion-dollar business magnate—Universally celebrated as “The Microwave” for his ability to instantly spark the offense off the bench, Johnson was an irreplaceable piece of Detroit’s back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 & 1990. He later leveraged his sports success into founding the Piston Group, transforming it into a supply-chain powerhouse that generates over $3 billion in annual revenue; 70 Today….