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RIP - All the great post the old timers here have made about the man speak volumes towards what a great guy he was.
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Great post, great story, KY.
He was Packer People, through and through."The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
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Hey, one last Fuzzy story, when will I get to tell 'em again with freddy gone?
Fuzz was the uncrowned and crowned drinking champion of the NFL when he played.
Nobody could outdrink Fuzzy altho many tried.
Hornung told of a drinking contest btw Fuzz and Fran O'Brien, a OT for the Skin who also owned a big bar in Washington.
Fuzzy Max and Paul got to the bar ahead of the Redskins. Fuzzy immediately went to the bar and ordered a beer. Max and paul tried to get Fuzz to pace himself. "Don't worry boys, I need a few beers to get warmed up", said Thurston.
The Skins arrived and O'Brien and Fuzzy started drinking. They started off with Martini's and moved to different drinks. After and hour or so, O'Brien started to slow down and Fuzzy was yelling at him to finish. At and hour and a half, Fran started to wobble. Slightly before the two hour mark, O'Brien was down and out.
The Packers were cheering, but one of 'em yelled that Fuzz had to drink one more drink than O'Brien. Fuzzy chugged his drink and jumped up on the bar doing push-ups!
The Redskins straggled out, but Fuzzy stayed at the bar with the boys and drank for two MORE hours.
He was a beautyComment
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Wow. Training back in them days was different."The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."
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Another great storyOriginally posted by KYPack View Post
KY all this time I've posted and competed in the Pro Pickem' with you. I thought you were an older fella like myself.
You hung out with Tank !!? You ate pizza with him that his Mom made. WOW !?? Your actually a young trot?
Fool me once......
Seriously KY
....I imagined somehow that you would be 25-30 years older than the member that once posted as Tank.
** Since 2006 3 X Pro Pickem' Champion; 4 X Runner-Up and 3 X 3rd place.
** To download Jesus Loves Me ring tones, you'll need a cell phone mame
** If God doesn't fish, play poker or pull for " the Packers ", exactly what does HE do with his buds?
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I hung out with Darren Charles high school principal.Originally posted by woodbuck27 View PostAnother great story
KY all this time I've posted and competed in the Pro Pickem' with you. I thought you were an older fella like myself.
You hung out with Tank !!? You ate pizza with him that his Mom made. WOW !?? Your actually a young trot?
Fool me once......
Seriously KY....I imagined somehow that you would be 25-30 years older than the member that once posted as Tank.
Well before he had that job.
His dad was German and his mom full blooded Italian.
First real pizza I ever had and still some of the best I've ever eaten.
Definitely the best Chicken Caccitore ever.
Tank is 30 years younger than me
And, a lying little weasel.Last edited by KYPack; 12-16-2014, 08:24 PM.Comment
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OK .... I'm glad I've got that straight from the horses mouth. I was here.Originally posted by KYPack View Post
A Pro Pickem' Special For The Playoffs:
I want more Packerrats playing a Pro Pickem for the playoffs.
KY...Would you start up another Pro Pickem at Yahoo for the playoffs?
jimx29 or wpony??
Maybe one of you fellas will set that up?Last edited by woodbuck27; 12-16-2014, 08:38 PM.** Since 2006 3 X Pro Pickem' Champion; 4 X Runner-Up and 3 X 3rd place.
** To download Jesus Loves Me ring tones, you'll need a cell phone mame
** If God doesn't fish, play poker or pull for " the Packers ", exactly what does HE do with his buds?
** Rather than love, money or fame - give me TRUTH: Henry D. ThoreauComment
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I'll give it a try, Woodrow.Originally posted by woodbuck27 View PostOK .... I'm glad I've got that straight from the horses mouth. I was here.
KY...Would you start up another Pro Pickem at Yahoo for the playoffs?
I had to drop out of the regular season.
There is no internet at our place in Western KY.
I'll try to set it up and make an announcement on the forum.
How many guys want to play?Comment
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KY... Thank You very much. I'd hope for approx. 20 players to get involved in a new Pro Pickem.Originally posted by KYPack View Post
The regular Pro Pickem will continue to retain Yahoo standing. As you know KY ...we declare our Champ at the conclusion of Week 17.
I was scratchin' my head over you not being involved after some weeks this year. I wondered what happened to you.
I have the same issue at my country home in New Brunswick from July to Mid Oct. To get my picks in I need to take a lap top and find some joint that has WIFI. The good thing there is I can't second guess my gut feelings.
MAYBE YOU MIGHT USE THAT OPTION in the future !?
It's been an exciting year. The race for the Championship is very tight this season with 'only' 4 CP's separating the TOP FOUR.
Thanks again !Last edited by woodbuck27; 12-16-2014, 08:53 PM.** Since 2006 3 X Pro Pickem' Champion; 4 X Runner-Up and 3 X 3rd place.
** To download Jesus Loves Me ring tones, you'll need a cell phone mame
** If God doesn't fish, play poker or pull for " the Packers ", exactly what does HE do with his buds?
** Rather than love, money or fame - give me TRUTH: Henry D. ThoreauComment
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I was fortunate to meet Fuzzy in 2006 on game day versus the Rams and I'm glad I did shake his hand [plus $20 bucks for an autograph]. 80 great years, Fuzzy & I tip my hat to ya!PackerRats Thompson D. Yahoo Fantasy Football Champ 2019,
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PackerRats Pick'Em 2016-17 Champ + Packers year Survival Football Champ 2017,
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Ratz Survival Football Champ 2012,
PackerRats1 Yahoo Fantasy Football Champ 2006.Comment
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Altoona’s Fuzzy Thurston excelled as Packer, friend
Posted on Dec 16, 2014 at 11:54 a.m.
Comment woodbuck27:
Win this seasons Super Bowl for the memory of Fuzzy !
GO PACKERS !** Since 2006 3 X Pro Pickem' Champion; 4 X Runner-Up and 3 X 3rd place.
** To download Jesus Loves Me ring tones, you'll need a cell phone mame
** If God doesn't fish, play poker or pull for " the Packers ", exactly what does HE do with his buds?
** Rather than love, money or fame - give me TRUTH: Henry D. ThoreauComment
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"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - WoodbuckComment
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They just got phone service.
"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts." -Daniel Patrick MoynihanComment
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no long distance I see.Originally posted by Carolina_Packer View PostThey just got phone service.
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - WoodbuckComment
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No wifi, no land line, no cable, 2 analog TV stations.Originally posted by mraynrand View Postyou got running water out there?
The news doesn't even have NFL scores.
It's the land that time forgot out there.Comment
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