Retired sports stars in the villages?

[healthandhappiness]

Hello everyone,

I am doing some research and I was wondering if there are any retired sports "people" that are generally well-known in the villages? Doesn't have to be players, per se, but sports related generally. Thanks in advance!

[redwitch]

There are a few but I know I wouldn’t give out their personal information here (or anywhere else). Sorry.

[Tom C]

What do you mean by “sports people”? Those how have accomplished sports thresholds? (Triathlon times? Or set records in sporting events? Etc?) or are you just talking about golf?

[healthandhappiness]

sorry for being vague. no need for their personal info, just want to know their "known as" names. to clarify, anyone who would be generally well known in the sports world and someone who is well known as a village resident who lived a life in some sports sector. hopefully that clarifies more.

[BobnBev]

Hello everyone,

I am doing some research and I was wondering if there are any retired sports "people" that are generally well-known in the villages? Doesn't have to be players, per se, but sports related generally. Thanks in advance!

And just what will you do with this information?
I hope you're not a stalker.

[ColdNoMore]

While this is nothing but an interesting first post/thread...I'll play along. :D

When renting here the first time about 2009, I walked on Palmer and ended up with a group...that included a Bowling Hall of Fame member who lives (lived?) here.

While I don't follow professional bowling closely, I did recognize his name from occasionally watching professional bowling on Saturday afternoon...that one of the three major networks used to broadcast.

[stan the man]

There are a few but I know I wouldn’t give out their personal information here (or anywhere else). Sorry.

I really don't understand your response. Was this kind of a snarky reply that I know and you don't. Why would you even respond? I am not trying to be a smart Alec maybe you could help me

[Topspinmo]

I'm sure there are lots of has beens all over the villages:ohdear:

[alwann]

Could you be more specific? I mean, we all have had 15 minutes of fame. And I won a bunch of Little League participation trophies and a few college drinking contests.:icon_wink:

[manaboutown]

I won some yo-yo contests and marbles tournaments when I was a kid.

[Polar Bear]

There are a few but I know I wouldn’t give out their personal information here (or anywhere else). Sorry.

I really don't understand your response. Was this kind of a snarky reply that I know and you don't. Why would you even respond? I am not trying to be a smart Alec maybe you could help me
Personally, I think redwitch's reply is very reasonable.

[karostay]

As a teenager I won spin the bottle many times.
Even if I didn't I would still kiss the girl.
Now I have concerns about running for political office

[Chi-Town]

There is an occasional sports memorabilia show usually at Laurel Manor that you may want to attend. Could be a good chance to get information from the participants who are Villages residents

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[sail33or]

There are many, many PARENTS of famous sports figures and entertainers in The Villages. Even the Morse Family has Megan Boone in Hollywood.

[CFrance]

Could you be more specific? I mean, we all have had 15 minutes of fame. And I won a bunch of Little League participation trophies and a few college drinking contests.:icon_wink:
Ha ha! You are my hero and a true role model!!:1rotfl:

[John_W]

There was a story in The Sun last year about the Dolphins punter on the 1972 undefeated team, it was Larry Seiple and he lives in TV.

I was at my St. Petersburg High School reunion in 2013 and at the cocktail party I was talking to this fellow and I asked, what had he been doing since 1968? He said, to start with I was a major league catcher from 1970 to 1984, his name was Milt May.

Milt May Stats | Baseball-Reference.com (https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/maymi01.shtml)

[Taltarzac725]

I know the mother of someone who changes the score board for the Baltimore Ravens. Or, did. She moved away from the Villages a few years back. The mother, I mean.

Her and the father of the casting assistant director for Saving Private Ryan would really go at it with bets about the Patriots facing the Ravens.

[Villagevip]

Word on the street, the now retired airline pilot, was piloting when the shoe bomber, tried to shoe bomb his jetliner...Now, resides in The villages..The pilot, not the shoe bomber..

[tophcfa]

Wow, the OP seems to be getting unneccearialy hammered for asking an innocent question that I foundd rather interesting as a sports fan! Although I personally don't know of any sports celebrities currently living in the Villages, Nancy Lopez used to, the Conceco brothers have reportably shown up for some softball home run derbys, and the parents/grandparents of a few PGA tour players have been reported to be Villagers. My guess is that there are more, but nothing I can substantiate.

Many of us are ledgends in our own minds, but we are not nationally recognized sports celebrities.

[BobnBev]

Word on the street, the now retired airline pilot, was piloting when the shoe bomber, tried to shoe bomb his jetliner...Now, resides in The villages..The pilot, not the shoe bomber..

He is a terrific guy. We are friends.

[valuemkt]

I agree tophcfa .. This thread is a clear sign of the snarkiness of many responders .. appeared to be a legitimate post .. if nothing to add to OPs question, move on to the next post ..

[Polar Bear]

...OP seems to be getting unneccearialy hammered...

I agree tophcfa .. This thread is a clear sign of the snarkiness of many responders ...
Are we even reading same thread? One or two cautions against revealing too much personal information warrants this?

[manaboutown]

Many retired sports stars want to retain as much privacy as possible. I would not pass on such information, especially to an anonymous inquirer.

[rustyp]

Hello everyone,

I am doing some research and I was wondering if there are any retired sports "people" that are generally well-known in the villages? Doesn't have to be players, per se, but sports related generally. Thanks in advance!

Generally no. They tend to live in higher income communities south of here with real gates and guards. You will find a few of their parents in these parts.

[Barefoot]

There are a few but I know I wouldn’t give out their personal information here (or anywhere else).
I agree, even famous residents deserve to have their confidentiality respected.

[spring_chicken]

Many retired sports stars want to retain as much privacy as possible. I would not pass on such information, especially to an anonymous inquirer.

Good grief, the paranoia here is rampant. OP didn't ask for addresses and social security numbers.
You can pick almost any retired famous person, search them on wikipedia and it tells what city they currently live in. OP had an interesting question.

[tomwed]

About 3 years ago I got paired up with a guy who told me he was from Liverpool. He looked the righ age and told me he was Paul McCartney's younger brother's best friend. Although he said everyone hung out with each other. He knew all the Beetles as little kids who played in and around the bombed out buildings. He didn't go on and on. I wish I would have took him to lunch and asked a lot of questions.

I once snuck back stage at a Harry Chapin Concert at Montclair Stae College. He was in a circle of people and each person took a turn asking a question. When he got to me the only thing I could think of asking was "How are you Harry." Everybody game me that "What a jerk look." I got pretty good at recognizing that look.

I know I changed the subject but I agree with Redwitch.

[eweissenbach]

The Villages Magazine has done several articles over the years focusing on former college, professional, and Olympic athletes and coaches, as well as parents of well-known athletes and coaches. I recall recently an article about Larry Bird's college coach. Also Stewart Cink and Mike Bray's parents.

[Daddymac]

The Golf player Frank McIsaac is living in TV. I don’t want to give out the last names, But 2 of the 4 some were Dave——— and Paul——
I know them 2. It was a Great day. I got an autograph on a five dollar bill. And a picture of the 4 of us. And i now know where he lives,
But i would never say.

[Marathon Man]

I can see why some would become a bit suspicious. Very first post from someone who says they are "doing research" and looking for names.

[ColdNoMore]

I can see why some would become a bit suspicious. Very first post from someone who says they are "doing research" and looking for names.

Yep, that's NOTHING but...a little off. :shrug:

[pqrstar]

I feel, here in The Villages, people tend not to put much emphasis on what they did in their "former life."
We are all busy just enjoying what life has to offer here.
Most of us have friends from all walks of life.
And I think that is what is most interesting about our community.

[marjie55]

Hello everyone,

I am doing some research and I was wondering if there are any retired sports "people" that are generally well-known in the villages? Doesn't have to be players, per se, but sports related generally. Thanks in advance!
Don't pay attention to all the O.F. responses on here. ( rhymes with art) No one thinks their words are clever or funny.

[Polar Bear]

Don't pay attention to all the O.F. responses on here. ( rhymes with art) No one thinks their words are clever or funny.
That certainly applies here.

[redwitch]

I really don't understand your response. Was this kind of a snarky reply that I know and you don't. Why would you even respond? I am not trying to be a smart Alec maybe you could help me

No, wasn’t trying to be snarky. I just wasn’t comfortable (still am not) with the question. These people deserve their privacy if they so choose. I know of a former Miami Dolphin who played with the undefeated fish who lives here. Ditto a Royals World Series winner. Nancy Lopez used to live here.

[Villageswimmer]

I think the OP may be a reporter for the DS. No need for suspicion. Namaste.

[fishon]

I think someone should start a thread "What's your mother's maiden name?"
Please include your date of birth. Thanks.
You know just doing some research.

[Marathon Man]

I think the OP may be a reporter for the DS. No need for suspicion. Namaste.

That is just the point. We can only guess the who, what, and why. Secrecy is not a good way to get cooperation.

[graciegirl]

The OP has not appeared again? OH.

[SCasey]

I played Mallory with a retired MLB player a little while ago. Nice guy. I remember him playing ball.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I have the same number of Tour de France wins as Lance Armstrong.

[graciegirl]

I have the same number of Tour de France wins as Lance Armstrong.

Wow.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Wow.

Oh, it's nothing.

[DangeloInspections]

Interesting thread. In all these years doing Inspections in The Villages, I can honestly say I have met the most interesting and often the nicest folks. We have done inspections for some famous people, some well known sports figures, high ranking retired Gov't folks, an Astronaut, famous singers and Hollywood folks, several former Secret Service people, and many fascinating people whose lives were dedicated being small parts of amazing American history.

In my former career as a professional Firefighter and Medic, people, famous or not, called 911 and needed our help. We saw the inside of their homes, we cut them out of crushed cars, we saw them sick, injured, naked, upset, etc, etc. Folks do not "clean up the house" or "get dressed" before they call 911. Our job was to serve and save lives and property.....this was an honor, and we were bound NEVER to speak of any aspect of any call EVER.

You might think it is corny, but I feel the same way when we do a Home Inspection. You hire us to come into your home. We inspect every room, etc. That is an honor we do not take lightly. We would never disclose personal information. I have found that famous people appreciate our discretion and I never ever want to be accused to be a "name dropper".

It is not being "snarky"....it is being Professional.

I like to think that everyone has an amazing story, famous or not. We all put our pants on one leg at a time and we all deserve to be treated with the same respect, until proven otherwise.

I'm sure the first post was an innocent question....and of course it is interesting to know a neighbor is famous....but I hope that folks will understand if there are some here, including myself that would feel uncomfortable answering it.

Respectfully, Frank D.

[graciegirl]

Interesting thread. In all these years doing Inspections in The Villages, I can honestly say I have met the most interesting and often the nicest folks. We have done inspections for some famous people, some well known sports figures, high ranking retired Gov't folks, an Astronaut, famous singers and Hollywood folks, several former Secret Service people, and many fascinating people whose lives were dedicated being small parts of amazing American history.

In my former career as a professional Firefighter and Medic, people, famous or not, called 911 and needed our help. We saw the inside of their homes, we cut them out of crushed cars, we saw them sick, injured, naked, upset, etc, etc. Folks do not "clean up the house" or "get dressed" before they call 911. Our job was to serve and save lives and property.....this was an honor, and we were bound NEVER to speak of any aspect of any call EVER.

You might think it is corny, but I feel the same way when we do a Home Inspection. You hire us to come into your home. We inspect every room, etc. That is an honor we do not take lightly. We would never disclose personal information. I have found that famous people appreciate our discretion and I never ever want to be accused to be a "name dropper".

It is not being "snarky"....it is being Professional.

I like to think that everyone has an amazing story, famous or not. We all put our pants on one leg at a time and we all deserve to be treated with the same respect, until proven otherwise.

I'm sure the first post was an innocent question....and of course it is interesting to know a neighbor is famous....but I hope that folks will understand if there are some here, including myself that would feel uncomfortable answering it.

Respectfully, Frank D.

So proud to know YOU.