RIP Mills Lane

[Smallpotatoes]

It wouldn’t surprise me if this, too, was a db. I seem to have a hard time finding the earlier threads these days.

Of course, he’s most famous as the referee in the second Holyfield/Tyson fight. He had a stroke many years ago. Seeing what my dad went through with his strokes, I’m glad he’s at peace now.

Mills Lane, 1937-2022 - BoxingTalk

 

[Azrael]

Hall of Famer to his rest.

Let's get it on.

 

[HanSenSE]

Reno Gazette Journal obit. As all things Gannett, may be paywalled.

Mills Lane, who rose to fame first as a boxer, then referee, Washoe County district attorney, and judge, died Tuesday morning in Reno. He was 85. https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2022/12/06/beloved-reno-icon-mills-lane-dies-at-age-85/69705520007/

 

[Batman]

First Kirstie Alley, now Mills Lane. Huston Street needs to keep his head on a swivel.

 

[Matt1735]

He was an outstanding man and referee. Got to know more about him when I worked for the sports officiating publishing company.

 

[Big Circus]

He was great on Celebrity Deathmatch, too.

 

[Spartan Squad]

Watch out for Armageddon: Jesus and Satan finally got a referee

RIP

 

[swingline]

I’m stroking my nose in remembrance.

RIP

 

[Huggy]

Terrific, no bull**** referee. not the biggest guy but handled heavyweights with no issues. RIP to one of the all-time greatest third men in the ring.

 

[MileHigh]

Legendary. He owned a ring. RIP.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

First Kirstie Alley, now Mills Lane. Huston Street needs to keep his head on a swivel.

Mike Broadway and Tress Way too.

 

[sgreenwell]

He was great on Celebrity Deathmatch, too.

He'll allow it!

 

[nickp]

Loved him in Celebrity Deathmatch