EasternOHBillsFan Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) I worked in an NFL shop in the early 1990's, and a man and his friend came into look around. He saw the helmets cased on top of the displays, and mentioned he had played in the NFL. I asked him what it was like, and who he was- at this time he seemed to be a little slow and showed signs of playing the game in an era before advanced helmet protection. He turned out to be Clarence "Ace" Parker, a legend in the 30's and 40's. Now, this man who seemed to be affected by the NFL is STILL the oldest living NFL HOFer, amazingly now 100 years old. http://www.oldestlivingprofootball.com/oldestlivingproplayers.htm Where is Ralph Wilson on the list? At 93 he is 15th for pro football and 3rd for the HOF, and still going! What an amazing list. Edited July 13, 2012 by BmoreBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have a picture with Y.A. Tittle when I was visiting the hall of fame. He was sitting in a chair all by himself, nobody knew who he was. Got to be 85-86 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have a picture with Y.A. Tittle when I was visiting the hall of fame. He was sitting in a chair all by himself, nobody knew who he was. Got to be 85-86 now. I always remember the picture of him on the sideline, helmet off and bald, with the blood on his head... hard to forget it. I would have recognized him, but I'm old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I always remember the picture of him on the sideline, helmet off and bald, with the blood on his head... hard to forget it. I would have recognized him, but I'm old. I won't lie here, I didn't know who he was either till a Balitmore fan asked for an autograph as he was leaving the hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 First one that came to my mind that I was pretty sure was "still with us" is Art Donovan - surprised to see him so far down on the list! Those whom the gods love, grow young. - Oscar Wilde http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMNvBtQw3os Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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