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Thursday, March 24, 2016

How concussions may be linked to ALS: An interview with former NFL player Kevin Turner

(Kevin Turner passed away on March 24, 2016. ALS was originally believed to be the cause of his death. However, per a Boston Globe report Turner appears to have died from CTE.

Of particular importance in report cited is the following - 

"Former Patriots fullback Kevin Turner lived the last six years of his life believing he was dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

In fact, Turner, who died in March at age 46, spent his excruciating final years stricken with a severe case of football-related chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, which caused a motor neuron disease similar to ALS, researchers at Boston University announced Thursday."
and...
"The BU CTE Center has diagnosed the disease in 91 deceased football players (CTE can only be diagnosed through postmortem brain autopsies) and dozens of athletes who played other contact sports, as well as military veterans."

(The text of the feature shown below was originally published on June 23, 2011.
"What does anyone want to do with their life, other than to make a positive difference in this world?" - Kevin Turner
I had a chance to speak with former NFL fullback Kevin Turner recently. We discussed a wide range of issues, including the progress that he has made since he first announced that he had been diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Information about Turner's foundation can be found at: www.kevinturnerfoundation.org
Role models Our role models are people who inspire us to be strong and to pursue our dreams.
Beyond family members and friends, there are other sources of inspiration. Athletes stand on a stage that has been built by our modern society. They play a role in influencing who we are and who we want to be. Their choices strongly impact our culture.
The traits that we hope our heroes have lie within 42-year-old Kevin Turner. More than a year ago, the former football player learned that he also had something else inside of him, ALS.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. It is a progressive, neurodegenerative, disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Each person is affected differently by it. In some individuals the disease slows, or seems to stop. In others, paralysis and a degeneration of motor neurons eventually leads to death.
Old school days
"I remember being in the fourth grade, telling my teacher that I was going to play in the NFL. After I got there, she sent me a letter that I had written about wanting to become a football player," Turner said.
After high school, Turner played college football for Alabama. He was then selected by the Patriots in the third round of the 1992 NFL draft.
Former Patriot teammate Sam Gash
Sam Gash was drafted out of college the same year that Turner was. Their professional association and friendship began when both rookies made the New England Patriots roster in 1992.
"We fed off each other and it helped both of us in our careers. Kevin was smart player who was always looking for the big play," Gash said.
The Penn State alumni played with Turner for three seasons in New England and has remained friends with him ever since.
"He exalted God because he put forth everything he had whenever he stepped on the field, whether it was practice or in games.
"He rightfully got a big contract with Philadelphia, because he was one of the best all-around fullbacks in the League at the time," Gash said.
The two-time Pro-Bowl fullback went onto to play for the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens before retiring after the 2003 season.
In mid-June, Turners foundation held a charitable event in Tennessee. Gash was one of many people who was happy to help Turner in that cause.
"He is really an inspiration to me. Kevin won't back down from a challenge. I still hear the same spunk in his voice when I talk to him.
"Kevin is the type of guy who will give you the shirt off his back. He has my friendship for life," Gash said.
Turner played for the Patriots until, as Gash referenced, the Eagles signed him as a free agent in 1995.
Reflections from Eagles Coach Juan Castillo
"Kevin always handled himself in a professional manner on the field. I saw how smart he was when I became a position coach," Castillo said.
Castillo played outside linebacker for Texas A&I and then played inside linebacker for the USFL's San Antonio Gunslingers in the mid-1980's. After his playing career ended, he began to coach full-time.
In 1995, he was hired as an Offensive Assistant by then-Eagles Head Coach Ray Rhodes and eventually became the team's Offensive Line Coach. Current Eagles Head Coach, Andy Reid, named him Defensive Coordinator during this off-season.
"As we grew, there were some things that I think we did because of Kevin. I thought it was amazing how he understood protections and blocking schemes. We also had Deuce Staley at that time. Both guys were smart.
"Kevin loved and understood the game. He would stay after practice and work on run blocking, pass protection and cut technique. He would also always help the young guys with their development and in the classroom," Castillo said.
After retirement
In 2001, Turner accepted an offer to be an Offensive Coordinator at Wetumpta High School in Alabama.
"I absolutely loved it. I got a thank you note from the quarterback of that team back then. Recently, I received another note from him. He thanked me for all of the things I taught him. Those notes mean the world to me," Turner said.
After coaching, Turner worked for three years with a real estate development company in Birmingham, AL.
He then formed his own development company in 2005 and worked with retail corporations, including Dollar General, on land development deals. While his business had been very successful, the collapse of the real estate market forced him to declare bankruptcy in 2009.
Ever resilient and adaptable, he smoothly transitioned into medical sales before being diagnosed with ALS. Within the last year, Turner's physical condition has left him unable to function well enough to continue working.
Dr. Sponaugle
Shortly after his retirement in 1999, Turner continued to feel the physical effects of his football career. That is when he became addicted to pain medication. 
In 2000, he first met Dr. Marvin 'Rick' Sponaugle, who heads the Florida Detox and Wellness Institute in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Dr. Sponaugle's program helped him to break his habit and allowed him maintain a healthy lifestyle for approximately five years.
"In 2006, when I started taking pills again, I went and saw Dr. Sponaugle. He was the first doctor that did a blood work up. He told me then that my brain was not functioning properly.
"I got off the pain pills, but had not taken the prescription that Dr. Sponaugle had given me. Eight months later I was in his office again, because I had relapsed. That is when he told me again that my brain was not functioning properly."
ALS diagnosis in 2010
Four years passed. In May, 2010, Turner was diagnosed with ALS by a number of different Neurologists that he met with. The condition was mostly affecting his upper extremities and back at that time.
"I first noticed that something wasn't right when I was playing my guitar one day. My fingers weren't going where they were suppose to go and I had played the guitar for 20 years."
"I think that, over time, the hits that I took to the head changed a lot about how my brain worked." - Kevin Turner
Sports Legacy Institute
It must seem as though the Alabama graduate is back in college, because his experiences in the last year have been similar to enrolling in a medical degree program.
Dr. Robert Cantu is a concussion expert and a clinical professor of Neurosurgery at the Boston University School of Medicine. He is one of the prominent doctors that Turner has met with and is also the founder of the Sports Legacy Institute. Cantu believes that Turner may have a version of ALS.
"I decided to go public about my condition (in August, 2010) because of the encouragement of Chris Nowinski and Dr. Ann McKee," Turner said.
Both are also connected to the Sports Legacy Institute. Nowinski is the President and CEO and Dr. Ann McKee is a Neuropathologist.
"I called Chris back in June, to let him know that I had just been diagnosed. He told me that Dr. McKee was going to publish a paper in August that linked head trauma with ALS."
Foundation formed and music video recorded
Tamara Alan, an attorney and friend from college, helped him to establish the Kevin Turner Foundation. The foundation helps to raise funds and awareness about the disease.
Country music star, Ty Herndon, contributed to Turner's charitable efforts in a unique way. 'Journey On', the title song to his Grammy nominated album, was written about Turner and dedicated by Herndon to his foundation. The accompanying music video also featured Turner and his children.
"I had always wanted to do something like that and was glad that we had the chance to. It is so great."
New protocol
Turner could have chosen to remain silent and to fight his health battle in private. But, the former NFL player transformed his passion from one public field to another when he decided to go public about his condition.
Turner worked throughout the spring of 2011 on a new health protocol. Doing so allowed him to maintain his football playing weight of 235 pounds.
Medical science is making progress in the area of head trauma, but it is still a developing issue. Cutting edge treatments are being tested, but true solutions are not yet available to the general public.
"Dr. Sponaugle called me on November, 1, 2010, and said that I needed to see him. So, every month I go to the Institute for at least a week. I get intravenous medications that are mostly vitamins and all-natural supplements that help get rid of toxins in my body."
He said that he is not aware of any Doctor who is involved in the type of work that Sponaugle is involved in.
Turner undergoes significant testing at the institute. He reviews his results and is informed of any recommended treatment adjustments. He was at the Institute in Florida at the end of April and didn't felt himself regressing after he received his treatments.
"I didn't go there in May and I noticed that since then some things had changed. Recently, I was trying to put gas into my car and I couldn't pull the trigger on the pump with my fingers. That was the first time that had happened."
Dr. Sponaugle has worked with Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis patients, but Turner is the first person with ALS that he has worked with.
Turner has considered many potential surrounding causes that may have affected the development of his condition. He has also been told that he has a highly abnormal marker point for Lyme disease.
Testing for a concussion through a thumb print
"Head trauma leads to ALS-like symptoms. I say that because it has been documented in so many other people.
"I think that, over time, the hits that I took to my head changed a lot about how my brain worked. If you look at the football players who have been diagnosed with ALS, all of them have come from collision positions. Fullbacks, strong safeties, linebackers, special team guys, they are the ones that have this disease."
Dr. McKee taught Turner about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Her work at the Brain Bank at Boston University allows her to study the brains of many individuals who have suffered various forms of head trauma.
"I learned through a meeting with doctors, that there is such a thing as a neurofilament that is released into the blood stream when the head is traumatized. I believe that we will get to a point where people will be able to be tested genetically so they can know what conditions they are predisposed to."
Turner wants to raise money to help fund various innovative ideas that are currently being explored.
Developing technology would allow players to be tested on the sidelines, immediately after they have suffered a hit, through the simple prick of a finger. Doing so would allow neurofilaments in the blood to be measured to gauge the severity of any head trauma that has occurred and to determine if remnants of a concussion existed.
Moving forward
Turner has overcome some financial and personal challenges within the last year that were unrelated to his health concerns. He refused to relent as he worked through bankruptcy and a divorce. His determination helped him to weather those storms and has taken him to a better place in life.
"I'm as happy now as I have been in years. I know that I have gotten ALS for a reason. I think God has a plan and this is part of his plan. I have the right circumstances to make a difference in this world. What does anyone want to do with their life, other than to make a positive difference in this world?"
Turner and his former wife have maintained a connection that benefits their children. As a result, his relationship with them has remained strong. His three children just completed a good year in school, earning A's on their report cards.
His oldest son, Nolan is 13 and has played football for a number of years.
His daughter Natalie is 10 and is a cheerleader. She is also especially attentive to her Dad's health needs and helps him with any household tasks that he finds difficult to perform.
"Certain days I can do things better than others, like button my shirt. My daughter helps me with things like that."
Cole, his youngest child, is 8.
Going back to Philly
On January 2, 2011, Turner traveled with Nolan to Philadelphia to see the Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys. The trip allowed him to talk with players and spend time with old friends, including Juan Castillo.
"We spent some time together and I got to see his son move around a little bit and catch the ball. He is a hard worker like Kevin was.
"When you work together, it's important for people to know that you care about them. It's a game, but it's also about relationships and trusting each other. I have a lot of respect for Kevin," Castillo said.
Connecting with the fans and with former colleagues has continued to play a vital role in Turner's life. Whether it be a former Alabama fan, New Orleans Head Coach Sean Payton, or a current player who also has the condition, he offers advice to all who seek his input.
Working on solutions
Turner had only been aware of two concussions that happened during his career. One came in 1994, with the Patriots and the other in 1997, with the Eagles.
In recent years the NFL has been addressing the issue of head trauma through a number of rules changes, by placing informative posters in locker rooms and through the creation of 'return to play' guidelines. Turner knows the eduction process is key to awareness.
"This month we have partnered with the ALS therapy alliance. At every CVS store in the country, people will be able to make a $1 donation to ALS research. On June 18, we had a fund raiser in Tennessee with former players," Turner said.
When asked what advice he would offer to football players of any age, he responded with a comment about his youngest son.
"Based on what I know now, I'm thinking about holding Cole back from playing football this year. Maybe it's not the best thing to play Pee-Wee football and I've been coaching it for the past six years."
Turner, Turner, Turner!
Fans of the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles heard Turner's name mentioned many times when he was on their team back in the day. These days, the father of three is out in front of an issue that deserves focused attention.
When medical breakthroughs happen, in the hopefully not-too-distant future, certain prominent individuals will be recognized for their positive efforts.
At that time, the name Kevin Turner will be mentioned as one of the people who helped to create solutions for a problem that needed to be solved. That is what heroes generally do.
Information about Turner's foundation can be found at: www.kevinturnerfoundation.org
(All rights to this feature, which was originally published by the Yahoo Sports Contributor Network, are owned by the author, Sean O'Brien.)
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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Jerry Seinfeld's Newest Show "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" Is Great


My Ebook:

Readers Who Have No Time for Words is now available for download.  

These stories were specifically written for people who like to read, but don't have much time to do actually do so. Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome.

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Headline: Jerry Seinfeld...still the best!

I love Jerry's newest "show", which is actually online through crackle.com. It's called Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee 


Great to see this old friend and some funny people join him for coffee and a trip in a different classic car each week. Their conversations are worth watching in any digital form.


Anyone who liked Seinfeld, or appreciates his observational humor will appreciate this show. Clearly, his move to the online world is one that everyone who is anyone will make eventually as TV and the internet become one. 

While the weekly episodes, that he posted on Thurday's at 9pm for nostalgia's sake have recently wrapped for the season, all episodes are archived. 

News Headline: President Obama and Governor Romney

The upcoming Presidential election is very important. Beyond people who we know who live in other parts of the world, a quick internet search allows us to see versions of reality. 

Despite the shaky economic conditions that have existed since 2008, the middle- and lower-class in this country are living far better than people in many countries around the world. 

No one should allow this fact to avert our gaze from the issues of inequality that exist in this country. People also shouldn't claim to be for justice, but also openly engage in "shifting" discrimination. 

Our world, or our country will never be perfect. I'm proud of the United States, no matter who the President was four years ago, is now, or will be after the election.

I encourage people from both major parties, or the minor parties, to vote for whoever they feel the best federal, state and local candidates are in November.

Recent Sports Headline Topic: Baseball playoffs

Despite the Giants win over the Cardinals last night, it still looks like a Tigers- Cards series. 

Jim Leyland was the one-time candidate for the Phillies' managerial job before Charlie Manuel was hired. Leyland has long been seen in baseball circles as the smarter, more seasoned guy. He very well may be. 

But, he and Manuel both have one World Series championship and two League pennants on their resumes. 

The coming Fall Classic will give Leyland the opportunity to pull ahead. 
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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

Classic Headline Topic: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

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Recent Headline Topic: Eagles' Move

I interviewed Juan Castillo for a feature How Concussions May Be Linked to ALS - Part 1 that I wrote about former Patriots and Eagles' fullback Kevin Turner.

Juan spoke very highly of Kevin and of everyone who we referenced on that day. I also enjoyed speaking to him about his own football career. He is a personable, honest man. I wish him all the best in his life and career moving forward. 

Recent Headline Topic:  Hope for Phillies' Darin 'Babe' Ruf 

Seeing Darin Ruf hit numerous home runs out of a Double-A park in Reading was thrilling. Seeing him hit his first major league home run, during the first game that he started in left field for the Philadelphia Phillies was priceless (to coin an advertising cliche.)  

Will he actually develop into a major league player? Could that happen by next season? No one knows the answers to these questions, but personal stories have always drawn me to this specific game.

Here is my feature article about him.

Classic Headline Topic:  The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

Classic Headline Topic: The anniversary of Pete Rose's 4,192 hit.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Recent Headline Topic: Tony DiLeo 

The hiring of DiLeo as GM promotes from within and represents another feel-good move that the newest Sixers ownership group has made. 

With Doug Collins seemingly likely to continue to have strong influence on this team, all signs remain positive for the resurgence of this basketball franchise. 

Presidential Election + World Series


News Headline: President Obama and Governor Romney

The upcoming Presidential election is very important. Beyond people who we know who live in other parts of the world, a quick internet search allows us to see versions of reality. 

Despite the shaky economic conditions that have existed since 2008, the middle- and lower-class in this country are living far better than people in many countries around the world. 

No one should allow this fact to avert our gaze from the issues of inequality that exist in this country. People also shouldn't claim to be for justice, but also openly engage in "shifting" discrimination. 

Our world, or our country will never be perfect. I'm proud of the United States, no matter who the President was four years ago, is now, or will be after the election.

I encourage people from both major parties, or the minor parties, to vote for whoever they feel the best federal, state and local candidates are in November.

Headline Topic II: Baseball playoffs

Despite the Giants win over the Cardinals last night, it still looks like a Tigers- Cards series. 

Jim Leyland was the one-time candidate for the Phillies' managerial job before Charlie Manuel was hired. Leyland has long been seen in baseball circles as the smarter, more seasoned guy. He very well may be. 

But, he and Manuel both have one World Series championship and two League pennants on their resumes. 

The coming Fall Classic will give Leyland the opportunity to pull ahead. 
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My Ebook:

Readers Who Have No Time for Words is now available for download.  

These stories were specifically written for people who like to read, but don't have much time to do actually do so. Humor, horror, mystery, adventure, travel, sports and a few selected stories are all wrapped inside this mini-tome.


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Thank You to over ---3.8 Million Readers---of my Yahoo Sports, Interview and News articles since 2/1/11. Every click has helped my freelance position to be a better one. If there is any way that you feel I could be of help to you, feel free to get in touch with me:


I've enjoyed connecting with many people through social media. Feel free to click on the links below if you would like to:

Add me on Facebook 

Follow me on Twitter  @SeanyOB

Connect to my Yahoo: Featured Contributor Page
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Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo Voices features that might interest you:

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert





The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco



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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

Classic Headline Topic: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 

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Recent Headline Topic: Eagles' Move

I interviewed Juan Castillo for a feature How Concussions May Be Linked to ALS - Part 1 that I wrote about former Patriots and Eagles' fullback Kevin Turner.

Juan spoke very highly of Kevin and of everyone who we referenced on that day. I also enjoyed speaking to him about his own football career. He is a personable, honest man. I wish him all the best in his life and career moving forward. 

Recent Headline Topic:  Hope for Phillies' Darin 'Babe' Ruf 

Seeing Darin Ruf hit numerous home runs out of a Double-A park in Reading was thrilling. Seeing him hit his first major league home run, during the first game that he started in left field for the Philadelphia Phillies was priceless (to coin an advertising cliche.)  

Will he actually develop into a major league player? Could that happen by next season? No one knows the answers to these questions, but personal stories have always drawn me to this specific game.

Here is my feature article about him.

Classic Headline Topic:  The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

Classic Headline Topic: The anniversary of Pete Rose's 4,192 hit.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Recent Headline Topic: Tony DiLeo 

The hiring of DiLeo as GM promotes from within and represents another feel-good move that the newest Sixers ownership group has made. 

With Doug Collins seemingly likely to continue to have strong influence on this team, all signs remain positive for the resurgence of this basketball franchise. 

Friday, October 19, 2012

Al Smith Presidential Dinner + Endless NHL Lockout?


--->>>This blog also includes non-sports items. The news headline represents that choice today.

News Headline: Al Smith Dinner - President Obama and Governor Romney

Think whatever you like about either candidate, or alternative party candidates for President. I think that the annual Al Smith Dinner represents why the United States is simply a different type of country than most ever have been. 

Considering the contentiousness of this election to think that the President and the Governor could sit at the same table and then make harmless jokes about each other in public is amazing. 

It's not too bold to say that events like this define the greatness of our political system. 

I also want to add that anyone, yes anyone, who chooses to be in politics faces a hard road and deserves my respect in that regard. 

Now, as many of us as possible need to get out to vote in November. Vote for whoever you feel is best and make sure you encourage as many other people as possible to also do so as well.

Headline Topic: NHL Lockout

I'm not someone who is angered by the actions of the NHL owners, or the players. 

I completely understand this money standoff and am not taking matters personally. Every hockey fan would be wise to do the same. We don't personally own any of these businesses (stock ownership is hardly a claim in that regard) and our paychecks aren't affected by the absence of an NHL season. 

We all want them to play hockey again. Whenever matters are resolved they will. Patience  is a learned virtue.


Classic Headline Topic: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 


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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Recent Headline Topic: Eagles' Move

I interviewed Juan Castillo for a feature How Concussions May Be Linked to ALS - Part 1 that I wrote about former Patriots and Eagles' fullback Kevin Turner.

Juan spoke very highly of Kevin and of everyone who we referenced on that day. I also enjoyed speaking to him about his own football career. He is a personable, honest man. I wish him all the best in his life and career moving forward. 

Recent Headline Topic:  Hope for Phillies' Darin 'Babe' Ruf 

Seeing Darin Ruf hit numerous home runs out of a Double-A park in Reading was thrilling. Seeing him hit his first major league home run, during the first game that he started in left field for the Philadelphia Phillies was priceless (to coin an advertising cliche.)  

Will he actually develop into a major league player? Could that happen by next season? No one knows the answers to these questions, but personal stories have always drawn me to this specific game.

Here is my feature article about him.

Classic Headline Topic:  The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

Classic Headline Topic: The anniversary of Pete Rose's 4,192 hit.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Recent Headline Topic: Tony DiLeo 

The hiring of DiLeo as GM promotes from within and represents another feel-good move that the newest Sixers ownership group has made. 

With Doug Collins seemingly likely to continue to have strong influence on this team, all signs remain positive for the resurgence of this basketball franchise. 

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Thank You to over ---3.8 Million Readers---of my Yahoo Sports, Interview and News articles since 2/1/11. Every click has helped my freelance position to be a better one. If there is any way that you feel I could be of help to you, feel free to get in touch with me:

I've enjoyed connecting with many people through social media. Feel free to click on the links below if you would like to:

Add me on Facebook 

Follow me on Twitter  @SeanyOB

Connect to my Yahoo: Featured Contributor Page

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Thank you for reading any of my Yahoo Voices features that might interest you:

A Model's Life: An Interview with Kourtney Reppert





The Always Fashionable Biana DeMarco

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