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| Name: Paul Miles | Posted: 07.16.2009 - 06:34:08 AM |
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| Hometown: Southfield,Michigan | |
| Best Wishes to all, I like
the new improved site,great job Richie,it was also good to see you in Detroit
recently,Looking forward to the next Grizzlies reunion, will be visiting
Memphis in Jan 2010 as I compete in the International Blues Competition,peace
and blues-#25 Paul Miles 1V26G9 |
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| Name: Roger L. Wallace | Posted: 07.15.2009 - 04:59:06 PM |
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| Hometown: Urbana, Ohio | |
| Welcome back to the new and improved Memphis website. Looking forward to hearing from all of you again.Thanks Richie for all you have done to keep this very special time in our lives, Alive! | |
| Name: Paul Miles | Posted: 08.24.2005 - 10:47:30 AM |
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| Hometown: Southfield, Michigan | |
| Correction on my website
it is pauljmilesmusic.com not pauljmilesmusic@aol.com I will be doing some traveling this coming year and doing my music so keep your eyes and ears open. Went to my 35 high school reunion-Paulding,Ohio had flashbacks of the Memphis Southmen Reunion and I did have classmates who remembered the team. Again best wishes to all and your families. Peace and Blues #25 Paul Miles |
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| Name: Roger L. Wallace | Posted: 08.08.2005 - 12:46:08 PM |
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| Hometown: Urbana, Ohio | |
| It is hard to believe it has been a full year since the reunion.I wish we could do that every year.I hope some of you are working on the next one?Hint Hint. I miss ya'all! Roger#84 | |
| Name: Paul Miles | Posted: 07.28.2005 - 04:26:37 PM |
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| Hometown: southfield.michigan | |
| A hello from the Blues Man
visiting my uncle Cecil Jackson (Mesa ,Arizona) who is brother to former
major baseball pitcher Grant Jackson and celebrated my son's 18th birthday(Travis
Miles) with AJ Carlos A.Jackson Jr who attended U of M 74--77 I sent a congrats
to John Huarte for his honor being admitted to the hall of fame for College
Players and coaches ... take care all i'm sharing the site with others still
doing music for the U of M fans i will be playing oct 14,15 at Enzos Sports
Bar Ann Arbor on State Street, peace and blues- Paul Miles |
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| Name: Randy Wright | Posted: 06.25.2005 - 01:19:23 PM |
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| Hometown: Sanibel,Fl. | |
| Great to see a WFL site including the Memphis Southmen/Grizzlies. J.J. Jennings was my favorite player. Brings back memories,growing up in Memphis. | |
| Name: don landrum | Posted: 03.13.2005 - 01:02:59 PM |
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| Hometown: memphis | |
| These were the best of times. My girlfriend now wife, and I answered phones at the telethon and were boosters. If we had gone in, we would have won 6-7 games the first year and they knew it. Remember the bus trips from the old Grisanti's?? Can the shirt be picked up in town? Next time let everyone know about this. Can anyone really get into the NASHVILLE OILERS? Don Landrum | |
| Name: Roger L. Wallace | Posted: 05.23.2005 - 12:16:17 PM |
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| Hometown: Urbana, Ohio | |
| I speak for everyone of the
Grizzlies in Congratulating John Huarte in his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. John was truly a leader on and off the field. |
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| Name: JJ JENNINGS | Posted: 05.18.2005 - 02:55:35 PM |
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| Hometown: S. Hadley, MA | |
| I just want to congratulate John Huarte on his election to the College Football Hall of Fame. | |
| Name: matt huarte | Posted: 05.10.2005 - 06:27:43 PM |
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| Hometown: Anaheim, CA | |
| Thanks for investing time into this website, it was enjoyable learning about the Grizzlies. | |
| Name: Judy Weeks | Posted: 03.07.2005 - 05:16:51 PM |
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| Hometown: Senatobia, Mississippi | |
| I found the website trying to found Gary Shirk. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of the reunion. My husband and I hosted a dinner at our home for the team when they were practicing at Northwest Mississippi Community College. We remember the Showboats and the Grizzles. Had season tickets to both and didn't miss a game. I have great pictures of many of the players. If you know how to get in touch with Gary Shirk, please let me know. | |
| Name: Daniel Moore | Posted: 02.21.2005 - 03:24:30 PM |
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| Hometown: Jackson, TN | |
| Just wanted all that was interseted to know I have my autographed Larry Csonka Memphis Southmen jersey on ebay. Also, my brother has Jim Kiick away and home jersey on ebay, man what a great time that was for a high school kid to go to the Grizzly games...you can e-mail if you have questions moore2u@bellsouth.net | |
| Name: Ken "Frisco McGuire | Posted: 02.07.2005 - 11:59:45 AM |
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| Hometown: St. Louis | |
| Yes, this was as the kids say back in the day I knew a great deal of the players personnely such as DB David "Peanut Thomas, Sonny "Go For It"Hicks ,Seth Miller and many more but those are the ones that I really enjoyed.I engoyed that whole summer and fall in Memphis in 1974.How would one get in touch with these guys? It sound like you guys had a good time going down memory lane.Well, I hope I hear from someone.KeN McGuire | |
| Name: Dan Barron | Posted: 02.05.2005 - 08:37:50 PM |
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| Hometown: Memphis | |
| I was one of the water boys. What great memories for me being able to be around such great players at such a great time and all at 10 years old. My uncle was Dr. Paul Williams (team Dr). Good luck to all! The Original Memphis Grizzlies!! | |
| Name: John | Posted: 01.03.2005 - 04:57:19 PM |
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| Hometown: Memphis | |
| Nice to rember the "old" Grizzlies. Thanks for the memories. Who can forget the NFL telethon ticket drive? | |
| Name: Jason Bryant | Posted: 01.01.2005 - 02:32:43 AM |
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| Hometown: Claxton | |
| Great site, luv the wfl!! | |
| Name: Richard Partee | Posted: 12.28.2004 - 05:04:20 PM |
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| Hometown: Memphis,Tn | |
| Just wanted to say Happy Holidays. | |
| Name: Roger Wallace | Posted: 12.20.2004 - 10:30:41 AM |
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| Hometown: Urbana, Ohio | |
| Just want to wish all a Happy
Holidays and hope to hear from all of you in the coming year. Roger #84 |
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| Name: Dick Thornton | Posted: 08.21.2004 - 07:10:54 AM |
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| Hometown: Chicago, Illinois | |
| From all reports and the
pictures I was sent, seems a great time was had by everyone. Congrats to
Roger, Joe and Ritchie for pulling it all together. Sorry I couldn't attend,
but Bangkok, Thailand is a long way from Memphis and it was just impossible
to get away. I was there in spirit though and hope that you had a chance
to read the letter I sent. The WFL, the Grizzles and the city of Memphis
all had a major impact on the following 30 years of my life and the fans,
coaches, staff and most of all, my teammates will never be forgotten. Dick Thornton #45 Defensive Captain |
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| Name: Roger L. Wallace | Posted: 08.19.2004 - 09:18:52 AM |
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| Hometown: Urbana, Ohio | |
| Again, I just want to Thank
you all for your attendance and making the reunion weekend one of the most
memorable times of my life.The Memphis Southmen Grizzlies were truly a Team
of their time.May we all do this again real soon. I love ya'all. Roger#84 |
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| Name: FEST COTTON # 77 | Posted: 08.18.2004 - 05:13:39 AM |
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| Hometown: Dayton, Ohio | |
| I would like to say thanks
to Roger, Coach Joe, the Pattersons and all involved with the reunion. It
was great to get together after 30yrs and still feel the respect and love
that was needed to form such a great team. Many a Man will do many things
in life but will Many a Man experience what I did in Memphis on Aug. 6,7,8,
2004 with Many Men. Fest Sr. # 77 |
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| Name: John LeHeup | Posted: 08.16.2004 - 01:49:33 PM |
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| Hometown: Belton,SC | |
| Many thanks to Roger,Coach Eaglowski and all who participated in the reunion.I had a wonderful time and was touched by the passion and eloquence on Saturday evening.The team was great 30 years ago and remains so because of the love and respect we share.May God bless everyone.John | |
| Name: Randy Covitz | Posted: 08.11.2004 - 04:12:15 PM |
| URL: www | |
| Hometown: Kansas City | |
| I'm sorry I was unable to
attend the reunion. By time I learned of it, I already had another trip
planned that weekend. I hope John McVay shared a letter with you. I was
sincere in saying that was one of the most meaningful periods of my life
and in my career. Randy Covitz Kansas City Star (formerly with the Memphis Press-Scimitar) |
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| Name: jeb hill | Posted: 08.11.2004 - 01:01:31 AM |
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| Hometown: memphis, tennessee | |
| wow, this reunion has jogged some great memories I had as a kid loving the Grizzlies. You guys certanly will never be forgotten, and i have really enjoyed opening up my old scrapbooks and reliving those days. thanks for everything | |
| Name: Paul Miles | Posted: 08.10.2004 - 12:24:35 PM |
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| Hometown: Southfield,Michigan | |
| The Memphis Southmen Reunion
was one of the highlights for me personally, I had the opportunity to see
a winning team but more than that winning people who came together for bit
of history, thanks again Roger,Coach Joe,Richie for your work, to Coach
McVay and all the coaches&wives and players&wives ,press,publicity, trainers,doctors
and fans of the Original Grizzlies,I had a great time , i was happy to bring
some music to add to the fun time ... Thanks Mr Patterson for the great
food and hospitality... Thank you all again for sigining my Southmen pennant . see you in less than 30 more years... Peace and Music Paul Miles #25 |
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| Name: Merl F. Code | Posted: 08.10.2004 - 10:13:25 AM |
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| Hometown: Greenville , S.C. | |
| The informal agenda allowed
everyone to congregate in the hospitality room to relive some of the great times on and off the field. Championship teams have blended exceptional talent into one cohesive unit that crosses ethnic and social barriers where 'true'friendships and respect are formed.The Southmen were a 'TRUE' team Thanks to all that made this past weekend an unforgetable experience. |
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| Name: Hob Reese | Posted: 08.10.2004 - 09:03:12 AM |
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| Hometown: Derby, CT | |
| Guys, I wish I could have
made the reunion. Some might remember as the snot-nosed kid who was always
hanging around and doing general office work. I used to drive the little
MG Midget with the Southmen stuff painted on. You all are part of my fondest
memories. I hope you enjoyed the reunion. Ed, I say you still made that catch against the Vulcans! We were robbed!!! |
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| Name: Phil Stevenson | Posted: 08.09.2004 - 04:52:36 PM |
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| Hometown: Memphis, TN | |
| I hope that the team had a great time at the reunion. I know that we did going to the games. It would be nice to try and work something up with the NBA Grizzlies for all of us fans to say thanks to the team. | |
| Name: JJ JENNINGS | Posted: 08.09.2004 - 09:12:48 AM |
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| Hometown: S. Hadley, MA | |
| Roger, Joe and Richie. just
wanted to thank you for an outstanding job putting together the reunion.
It was a great turnout and was so good to see everyone and relive the good
times. Hopefully we can all get together soon. JJ #36 |
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| Name: Ed Marshall | Posted: 08.01.2004 - 10:11:52 PM |
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| Hometown: Corpus Christi Texas | |
| Great job on gathering data
regarding our football team throught the years. Here's hoping that I can
make it to this great event. Big Ed |
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| Name: Mike Hildenbrand | Posted: 07.30.2004 - 04:13:40 AM |
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| Hometown: Colorado | |
| What a cool site. I am putting together the 1975 Grizzlies for the Madden 2004 PC game. I am still working on finalizing the 1975 depth chart since there aren't many references on the web, though this site helped me with some of the players. | |
| Name: Stacey Whitis | Posted: 07.26.2004 - 04:37:07 PM |
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| Hometown: Columbus, Ohio | |
| The website has allowed me share all of the great photos with my sons! Having something like this available makes sharing the memories even sweeter. I am very proud to be Roger Wallace's niece! Have a wonderful time at your reunion!! | |
| Name: Bart | Posted: 07.09.2004 - 03:26:08 PM |
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| Hometown: Birmingham | |
| Here's an article about the
Birmingham reunion: "Players will get title rings 30 years after WFL victory" http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2004-06-27-wfl-americans_x.htm |
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| Name: Nancy (Wallace) Tschappat | Posted: 07.08.2004 - 01:07:32 PM |
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| Hometown: Urbana, OH | |
| Great website! Roger being in the WFL was the best time our family ever had together. We traveled to so many of the games to root on the Grizzlies! Have fun at the reunion. | |
| Name: Paul Miles | Posted: 07.02.2004 - 02:03:09 PM |
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| Hometown: Southfield ,Michigan | |
| Roger and the reunion committee,
A great job in what I have seen in the site and in putting this thing together.
30 years wow !! its going to be so nice to be remembered for a historic
time...Looking forward to seeing a winning team again... Peace and Blues Paul #25 |
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| Name: Greg Allred | Posted: 06.22.2004 - 02:17:48 PM |
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| Hometown: Hanceville, AL | |
| Richie...excellent job on
the website...1st class all the way. My congrats and best wishes for the
Southmen Reunion. BTW...please pass along an invitation to the Birmingham Americans/Vulcans reunion set for July 9-10 in Birmingham. Thanks!!! |
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| Name: Laurel (Wallace) Taylor | Posted: 06.07.2004 - 01:59:40 PM |
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| Hometown: Urbana, OH | |
What a great website. Has brought back a lot of memories to me growing up as daughter to Roger Wallace. Glad to see the WFL memories are living on... |
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| Name: Tom Beckman | Posted: 06.04.2004 - 08:40:57 AM |
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| Hometown: Rochester Hills, Mi | |
| RogerWallace and team a great
job putting this event together. Hope to see you all in August Tom #99 |
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| Name: Terry Lee | Posted: 06.01.2004 - 11:47:22 AM |
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| Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee | |
| Can't wait to see everyone
again! The August date should bring back happy memories of training camp. Terry Lee...Dir. PR |
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| Name: Joe Galat | Posted: 06.01.2004 - 10:45:34 AM |
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| Hometown: Painesville, Ohio | |
| Great job with the website
and reunion plans. The Linebackers challange all other positions to outnumber
them at the reunion by air,land, or sea! Coach Joe |
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| Name: Edward R. Meek | Posted: 05.31.2004 - 09:39:42 AM |
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| Hometown: Grand Blanc Michigan | |
| Richie, you did it again.
The great WFL has more webspace than some of the other defunct league sites.
It is a tribute to fans like yourself and others that makes this league
the very best. I was a young teenager when the WFL was rolling, but I prefered
the WFL to the NFL because it was new and exciting. Today I understand,
through my present occupation, what it is like to play/work for teams that
are financially unstable. It takes courage, pride and heart to go forward
despite hard times. Case in point Florida Blazers. They played weeks without
paychecks and ended up going into the playoffs....You WFLers are the reason
why we keep the league alive. God bless you all. Edward R. Meek |
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| Name: Merl F. Code | Posted: 05.28.2004 - 11:00:25 AM |
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| Hometown: Greenville, S.C. | |
| This is exciting and long
overdue Thanks to all the organizers See everyone in August |
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| Name: Tim Beamer | Posted: 05.27.2004 - 10:01:39 PM |
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| Hometown: Charlotte,N.C. | |
| Hi there friends and neighbors!!!! Can't wait to see you guys in August!! God Bless!!...Tim |
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| Name: JJ Jennings | Posted: 05.24.2004 - 01:43:16 PM |
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| Richie. I am really enjoying
the new website. Also, looking forward to seeing everyone in August. JJ #36 |
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| Name: Jake Burkhardt | Posted: 05.24.2004 - 10:44:40 AM |
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| Thanks you guys for all the
hard work putting this reunion together. I'm really looking forward to this
August, and seeing everyone in Memphis. All the best, Jake #66 |
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| Name: George Lapides | Posted: 05.20.2004 - 05:34:07 PM |
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| Hometown: Memphis | |
| Guys: I'm really looking forward to seeing all of you again. Those WFL days were as much fun as I ever had in the newspaper business and I eagerly look forward to renewing many old acquaintences as the reunion. George Lapides Memphis Press-Scimitar (now also gone) |
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| Name: Joe Eaglowski | Posted: 05.20.2004 - 02:11:17 PM |
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| Hometown: Kettering, Ohio | |
| Looking forward to seeing the most enjoyable group I've ever been with at the reunion. I've bet Jay Fry a cooler full of Stag Beer that we will have more of my defensive guys then his offensive guys. | |
| Name: Roger L. Wallace | Posted: 05.18.2004 - 07:21:09 PM |
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| What a great website.Thank
you Richie for all your work and enthusiasm.Long live THE WORLD FOOTBALL
LEAGUE. See you all in August. Roger#84 |
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