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RIP Dick Kazmaier

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Steak Snabler, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    1951 Heisman winner for Princeton. Passed on the NFL to pursue a business career. Died Thursday at 83:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/02/sports/ncaafootball/dick-kazmaier-a-heisman-winner-who-passed-on-the-nfl-dies-at-83.html?smid=tw-nytsports&seid=auto&_r=0
     
    Steak Snabler, Aug 1, 2013
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  2. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    Last Ivy Leaguer to win the Heisman.
     
    Armchair_QB, Aug 1, 2013
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  3. Smallpotatoes

    Smallpotatoes Well-Known Member

    I believe the award for the outstanding female college hockey player in the country is named after his daughter, who preceded him in death.
     
    Smallpotatoes, Aug 2, 2013
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  4. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    Didn't realize that was his daughter.

    http://www.pattykaz.com
     
    Armchair_QB, Aug 2, 2013
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  5. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    A life well lived. There was a time when Kazmaier had influential role in
    The National Football Foundation and College Football HOF. RIP
     
    Boom_70, Aug 2, 2013
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