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We lost a good guy.

 

[hunterb14]

Chick was a legend who we will never forget. My prayers go ou to his family.

We miss you Chick and you wont ever be forgotten

 

[Ron]

An absolute legend is gone forever.

RIP Chickie Baby.

 

[Pinball]

This is truly a sad day for all sports fan. RIP Chick. You were the best.

 

[Damian Necronamous]

I just can't believe it, one day he's there the other day he's gone.
This has been a extremely tough year for the sports world.

RIP Chick, I love you man.

 

[Ron]

Excellent Story By Scott-Howard Cooper on Hearn

http://espn.go.com/nba/columns/howard-cooper_scott/1414499.html

 

[DP]

Best there ever was PERIOD ! I can't belive he is gone. I feel like I've lost a family member Watching Laker basketball will never be the same

 

[Ron]

Chick-Isms

This guy compiled every single "Chick-Ism" ... I mean, he had to. Is there any he missed here? It goes on and on and on...check it out.

http://www.armory.com/~lew/sports/basketball/chick.html

 

[DP]

Wow I can't believe Chick actually invented


airball
slaaaam dunk
charity stripe
finger roll
no-look pass
throws up a prayer
ticky-tack
triple-double,




just to name a few


These are pretty generic terms. Had no idea Chick invented all these. I knew about "slam dunk" and "airball" but "triple double" ?? Are you effin kidding me ? That's an official stat category !!! WOW !! What a man Chick was !!


Thanks for the link Ron.

 

[Sean]

R.I.P. Francis Dayle Hearn, "Chick"

 

[Louie]

Chick Hearn.....born in Aurora, Il., a suburb of Chicago in 1916......one of only 21 men elected to broadcaster's Hall of Fame....one of only three broadcasters elected to basketball Hall of Fame......called every single game from Nov.21 1965 to Dec.20 2001, a streak that lasted 36 years and 3,338 consecutive games...never regained conciousness after suffering a fall in his Encino home.
Rest in Peace, Chick.

 

[Sean]

This website contains most of the articles and columns from last night and today. A very good collection.

http://www.surfita.com/Chick_Hearn.htm

 

[Sean]

nba.com has some great video and audio of him. Today it's in the upper right hand corner of the page, under nba tv.

 

[Jamel Irief]

I've been thinking about this today, as the radio station played Chick memorials and dedications, I don't think it's possible for me to feel closer to a stranger than I felt to Chick. You could argue that he was as valuable to the Lakers as any player, and that the Lakers would of considered getting rid of Kobe or Shaq before Chick. Listening to a Chick-ism is just as entertaining as a Shaq or Kobe slam. He certainly was more valuable than any player in the early-mid 90's when I first became a Laker fan. Which is why when I went to my first live game in 94 I seeked his autograph first before trying to get one from any player. At least I have a fond last image of Chick, cracking jokes at the parade while telling the manager guy "what do you think this is? a dress rehersal?!" :laugh:

I don't think I'll be able to watch or listen to a Laker game without thinking about him again...

 

[Sean]

Originally posted by <b>Jemel Irief</b>!
I don't think I'll be able to watch or listen to a Laker game without thinking about him again...

No doubt.