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catlover79 · 06-05-2007, 07:20 PM

I've always wondered whatever happened to Scooter Tucker. He was the backup catcher on the 1995 Indians for Tony Pena while Sandy Alomar was on the DL recovering from knee surgery. Once Sandy was back on the roster, Mr. Tucker vanished without a trace. He didn't even stay long enough to get a 1995 AL Championship ring!!

Do you ever wonder what became of certain athletes (pro, college, etc.)? Which ones??

freshprinceofLA · 06-06-2007, 10:32 PM

always wondered what happned to a basketball player named michael dickerson. I know he played for the grizzles. He was drafted in the 2000's and yet he has just dissapeared.

AB · 06-07-2007, 03:56 PM

I always wondered whatever happened to Rolly Fingers (not sure if I spelled it right) he played baseball for the Oakland A's back in the 70's.

snl 70s show fan · 06-08-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

I always wondered whatever happened to Rolly Fingers (not sure if I spelled it right) he played baseball for the Oakland A's back in the 70's.

he does sports autograph shows every once in a while

TVFactFan · 06-08-2007, 12:44 AM

Alvin Williams of Toronto Raptors in 2001

James · 06-10-2007, 02:30 AM

Here's one that comes to mind: Tim Layana, pitcher for Cincinnati Reds in that magical year of 1990 when they won the World Series. The last I heard of him was in 1991 when he got shelled in an outing--I want to say it was against the Atlanta Braves since 1991 was the year they started to dominate the division.

Dynomite · 06-10-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

I always wondered whatever happened to Rolly Fingers (not sure if I spelled it right) he played baseball for the Oakland A's back in the 70's.

Rollie Fingers also participated in the 1982 World Series as a relief pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers(the St. Louis Cardinals eventually won that World Series in a full 7 games).

freshprinceofLA · 06-10-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Senior

He was drafted by the Rockets in 98' and sent to the Grizzlies in the Steve Francis deal. Francis bitched and complained about playing in Canada so the Grizzlies sent the #2 pick to the Rockets for Dickerson, a future pick, and Othella Harrington. He retired in 05' because of injuries. Mainly complications with a sports hernia and groin injuries. He was a solid player. Good defender and could hit the mid-range shot.

Thanks for clearing that up yeah he was pretty solid so I thought it was wierd when I stoped hearing about him.

moeee · 06-13-2007, 02:35 AM

Harold Miner "Baby Jordan". lol I remember this guy won a slam dunk title, then he was gone. lol

APPLEI · 06-13-2007, 06:32 AM

anybody remember William "Refrigerator" Perry?
he was the star player for the Chicago bears in 1985
he appeared in a lot of commercials and a bob hope special

moeee · 06-13-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by APPLEI

anybody remember William "Refrigerator" Perry?
he was the star player for the Chicago bears in 1985
he appeared in a lot of commercials and a bob hope special

I remember him. The 85 team had a reunion in Chicago 2 years ago and he was playing in a golf tournament.

I also remember him selling his Super Bowl Ring for 80,000 dollars.

snl 70s show fan · 06-14-2007, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by moeee

Harold Miner "Baby Jordan". lol I remember this guy won a slam dunk title, then he was gone. lol

i havent thought about him in a long while but now im wondering what did happen to him

Ireneparalegal · 06-14-2007, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by APPLEI

anybody remember William "Refrigerator" Perry?
he was the star player for the Chicago bears in 1985
he appeared in a lot of commercials and a bob hope special

I remember him. What happened to that other dude on his team, God, I can't recall his name. He always wore a white sweatband across his forehead.

Also, Olga Korbut...the Romanian gymnastics gal who was in the 1972 Olympics. What is up with her?

James · 06-14-2007, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Also, Olga Korbut...the Romanian gymnastics gal who was in the 1972 Olympics. What is up with her?

Sometimes I wonder the same thing about Kerri Strug from the 1996 Atlanta games who twisted her ankle yet competed through the injury.

James · 06-14-2007, 02:59 AM

How about Jeff Hostetler who quarterbacked the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV in 1991 (during Gulf War I/Operation Desert Storm)? He was my hero for a while because he kept Joe Montana and the San Francisco '49ers out of the Super Bowl (for once!).

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James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Here's one that comes to mind: Tim Layana, pitcher for Cincinnati Reds in that magical year of 1990 when they won the World Series. The last I heard of him was in 1991 when he got shelled in an outing--I want to say it was against the Atlanta Braves since 1991 was the year they started to dominate the division.

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moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Harold Miner "Baby Jordan". lol I remember this guy won a slam dunk title, then he was gone. lol

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James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	How about Jeff Hostetler who quarterbacked the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV in 1991 (during Gulf War I/Operation Desert Storm)? He was my hero for a while because he kept Joe Montana and the San Francisco '49ers out of the Super Bowl (for once!).