Fuzzy

[woodbuck27]

No wifi, no land line, no cable, 2 analog TV stations.

The news doesn't even have NFL scores.

It's the land that time forgot out there.

Maybe?.....call a friend anywhere...and online to set your picks and CP's?

Maybe you don't have a cellular phone?

I wasn't aware that such places still exist in North America. It must be nice.

God's Country.


My Country home in New Brunswick has landline service. We also have a cellular.

We're not online but a WIFI Service is a 20 minutes drive away.

[Guiness]

Someone remind me - is Fuzzy the one we had a thread about a little while ago about some 'handlers' taking him around to autograph signing sessions to make some money? Just wondering after mmmdk's post saying he paid $20 for a signature.

[KYPack]

Someone remind me - is Fuzzy the one we had a thread about a little while ago about some 'handlers' taking him around to autograph signing sessions to make some money? Just wondering after mmmdk's post saying he paid $20 for a signature.

Sheez, I hope not.

Many of the old Packers don't have shit.

The pension from those days is ridiculous.

Herb Adderly was getting $50 a month.

[woodbuck27]

Sheez, I hope not.

Many of the old Packers don't have shit.

The pension from those days is ridiculous.

Herb Adderly was getting $50 a month.

A finger down my throat.....reaction.


That's such BULL SHIT to treat any man that way.

The NFL should be ashamed of itself.

[mmmdk]

Fuzzy was nice, he hardly had a voice though when I met him. I also met Aaron Taylor shortly after and I can't remember if I had to pay for his autograph also. As I recall; I found it a bit awkward paying for a mere autograph. I thought it would be more sincere but after a short chat with Fuzzy (later with Aaron Taylor) I was directed towards a guy wanting $20 bucks. I've got 14-15 other autographs from other Packer players and a few coaches - never paid for those. My favorite meets were with William Henderson (also 2006) and Jan Stenerud in 2008.

Aaron Taylor was clearly damaged from playing football. I've read recently he's doing great in San Diego. In 2006, I believe he told me he had a Swedish girlfriend (not sure though) and he definitely had knowledge of Scandinavia.

[Freak Out]

I've been to his bar a couple times.....really nice guy. I bought some Bobble Heads from him. I have a picture of Ziggy getting felt up by him.

[Patler]

Fuzzy was nice, he hardly had a voice though when I met him. I also met Aaron Taylor shortly after and I can't remember if I had to pay for his autograph also. As I recall; I found it a bit awkward paying for a mere autograph. I thought it would be more sincere but after a short chat with Fuzzy (later with Aaron Taylor) I was directed towards a guy wanting $20 bucks. I've got 14-15 other autographs from other Packer players and a few coaches - never paid for those.

Unfortunately, Thurston's post-player days were marred by financial woes, much stemming from his failed "Left Guard" restaurant chain. A judgment against him from the early '80s was never paid, and with interest increased 10 fold until a few years ago when the IRS basically took everything he had, including his NFL Championship and Super Bowl rings and other memorabilia, which they then auctioned off.

As for his voice, he lost his larynx to cancer many, many years ago (I can't help but think of those photos of him smoking cigars).

[pbmax]

Fuzzy was signing memorabilia until just a few weeks ago, that story was about him. I just hope it was on the up and up enough that Fuzzy and his family benefitted more than the dealers.

There is a cottage industry (actually far more than one industry) sprung up around the idea of helping the elderly but in actuality taking them to the cleaners. Have first hand knowledge of situations with elderly relatives where "do gooders" had all but moved in and laid a claim to the homestead, stripping out its contents as they went along. Its an odd thing to see people dressed in your grandfather's clothes.

They should all be sent to Thunder Dome and Master Blaster.

[George Cumby]

Unfortunately, Thurston's post-player days were marred by financial woes, much stemming from his failed "Left Guard" restaurant chain. A judgment against him from the early '80s was never paid, and with interest increased 10 fold until a few years ago when the IRS basically took everything he had, including his NFL Championship and Super Bowl rings and other memorabilia, which they then auctioned off.

As for his voice, he lost his larynx to cancer many, many years ago (I can't help but think of those photos of him smoking cigars).

Ouch.

[Guiness]

There is a cottage industry (actually far more than one industry) sprung up around the idea of helping the elderly but in actuality taking them to the cleaners.

Does inviting your father-in-law out to dinner with the family, ordering a strip loin, then ducking to the bathroom as the desert course is finishing up and the bill is coming count? I thought that was just teaching him to stay alert and on his toes!

[gbgary]

one of the all-time favorite Packers. met him once at his little bar about 20 years ago. rip

[mmmdk]

Unfortunately, Thurston's post-player days were marred by financial woes, much stemming from his failed "Left Guard" restaurant chain. A judgment against him from the early '80s was never paid, and with interest increased 10 fold until a few years ago when the IRS basically took everything he had, including his NFL Championship and Super Bowl rings and other memorabilia, which they then auctioned off.

As for his voice, he lost his larynx to cancer many, many years ago (I can't help but think of those photos of him smoking cigars).

May Fuzzy truly rest in peace. No IRS either. Fuzzy lives on in Packers legend.

[pbmax]

Does inviting your father-in-law out to dinner with the family, ordering a strip loin, then ducking to the bathroom as the desert course is finishing up and the bill is coming count? I thought that was just teaching him to stay alert and on his toes!

Only if you then take the money he leaves on the table, tell him it wasn't enough to cover the bill and that he has to wash dishes for the evening.

[vince]

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 beauty

Great story KY thanks for that.

I'm pretty sure it's a biologic impossibility to dislike any human with the nickname Fuzzy - especially one who can party like that!

His pulling mate, Jerry Kramer, gave the final eulogy at the memorial today at the Lambeau Field Atrium where hundreds of well-wishers honored his life.

“It’s impossible to explain the relationship you had with a guy for 55 years,” Kramer said, fighting back tears.

“Native son, loved by everyone in Wisconsin. He had a way to light up your life. We’re going to miss him,” Kramer said, and then finished with this: “Fuz had a helluva ride, a wonderful journey.”

[vince]