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raider · 10-13-2004, 06:16 PM

In the episode where Lamont wants to get in touch with his African roots and tells fred that Lamont was a slave name,
Fred tells him that he was named after a Negro League pitcher named Lamont Lomax(sp.?). Did such a pitcher ever exist.
I think Fred said Lamont pitched for the Homestead Grays.
I can find nothing on the internet about such a pitcher, however, I just have a feeling that if it was included on the show as the basis for Lamont's name that there is truth in what Fred Sanford said.

GARFIELDKOOL · 10-14-2004, 10:31 AM

I don't know if a pitcher ever existed. But I do like this episode because the african princess Lamont was trying to woo {Leggy Peggy from Uptown Saturday Night} put Lamont in his place. She told him he was disrespectful to Fred and should apprieciate him. It was about time someone did that.

mooseface · 10-14-2004, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by GARFIELDKOOL
I don't know if a pitcher ever existed. But I do like this episode because the african princess Lamont was trying to woo {Leggy Peggy from Uptown Saturday Night} put Lamont in his place. She told him he was disrespectful to Fred and should apprieciate him. It was about time someone did that.

Lady: Hello Mr. Sanford - I am Olaeya (sic?)
Fred: Well, it's probably the water!

glenny · 10-14-2004, 03:55 PM

Lady: "Ashanti."

Fred: "No...Root Beer."

10-13-2004, 06:16 PM	#1
raider Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Sep 29, 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3	Lamont Lomax (sp?) In the episode where Lamont wants to get in touch with his African roots and tells fred that Lamont was a slave name, Fred tells him that he was named after a Negro League pitcher named Lamont Lomax(sp.?). Did such a pitcher ever exist. I think Fred said Lamont pitched for the Homestead Grays. I can find nothing on the internet about such a pitcher, however, I just have a feeling that if it was included on the show as the basis for Lamont's name that there is truth in what Fred Sanford said.
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10-14-2004, 10:31 AM	#2
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I don't know if a pitcher ever existed. But I do like this episode because the african princess Lamont was trying to woo {Leggy Peggy from Uptown Saturday Night} put Lamont in his place. She told him he was disrespectful to Fred and should apprieciate him. It was about time someone did that.

10-14-2004, 03:55 PM	#4
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Lady: "Ashanti." Fred: "No...Root Beer."