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healthandhappiness 07-31-2018 02:00 PM

Retired sports stars in the villages?
 
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 07-31-2018 07:50 PM

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

Tom C 07-31-2018 10:06 PM

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 08-01-2018 12:06 AM

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 08-01-2018 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by healthandhappiness (Post 1567969)
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 08-01-2018 05:51 AM

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 08-01-2018 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1568076)
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 08-01-2018 08:27 AM

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

alwann 08-01-2018 08:50 AM

Retired sports
 
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 08-01-2018 09:04 AM

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

Polar Bear 08-01-2018 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1568076)
There are a few but I know I wouldn’t give out their personal information here (or anywhere else). Sorry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan the man (Post 1568151)
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 08-01-2018 09:16 AM

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 08-01-2018 09:45 AM

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 08-01-2018 10:52 AM

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

CFrance 08-01-2018 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alwann (Post 1568179)
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:


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