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From the Tarpit: Hit and Myth: Is criticism of Jeff Pearlman's book on Walter Payton justified?
Daily PressAuthor Jeff Pearlman is the latest to find himself in the Shoot the Messenger Dunking Booth, for his comprehensive and unsparing biography of the late Walter Payton. Mike Ditka said he'd spit on Pearlman. Ex-teammates are critical and skeptical of his...Tags: Biography (genre), Sports Illustrated, Walter Payton
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SNERD - October 13, 2011
Apple's Core With the death last week of Apple icon, Steve Jobs, details of the previously private tech pioneer's life are coming to light. Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, in remembering his friend, revealed that before the two decided on naming...Tags: Lotteries, Millennium Park, Entertainment Events, NBC (tv network), Chicago Bears
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Throwback Thursday: John Mackey's Hall-of-Fame hands
We have countless awesome sports photos in the archives here at The Baltimore Sun, and I have decided to share one with you each week in a regular feature called "Throwback Thursday." With former Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey passing away...Tags: Don Shula, Baltimore Colts, Super Bowl, John Mackey, Sports
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Legendary Colts tight end John Mackey dies at 69
Baltimore Sun reporterJohn Mackey changed the game of football on and off the field. The former Baltimore Colt brought grace to a position that had been known for its brutality, and he made the first real headway in the NFL players' fight to earn a more equal share of the pie....Tags: United States Naval Academy, Health, Colleges and Universities, Politics, Human Interest
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Judge refuses to jail Ditka's son for curfew violations
Special to the TribuneA son of former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka, charged with aggravated driving under the influence, has violated his court-ordered curfew three times but a Lake County judge refused a prosecutor's request to jail him. Michael P. Ditka, 49, today pleaded...Tags: Judges, Celebrities and Bad Behavior, Justice System, Trials, Deerfield
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John Mackey: A revolutionary player on the field, a true force off of it
![In death, legendary Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey will undoubtedly be remembered for how he played the game. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 230-pounder who played from 1963 to 1972 set the standard for his position, combining speed and power like no tight end who had ever taken the field. As his former coach Don Shula told the Baltimore Sun, "Previous to John, tight ends were big strong guys like [Mike] Ditka and [Ron] Kramer who would block and catch short passes over the middle. Mackey gave us a tight end who weighed 230, ran a 4.6 and could catch the bomb. It was a weapon other teams didn't have." He was the second player at his position ever elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and college football's award for best tight endbears his name.](http://www.baltimoresun.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-07/63093556-08104346.jpg "In death, legendary Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey will undoubtedly be remembered for how he played the game. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 230-pounder who played from 1963 to 1972 set the standard for his position, combining speed and power like no tight end who had ever taken the field. As his former coach Don Shula told the Baltimore Sun, \"Previous to John, tight ends were big strong guys like [Mike] Ditka and [Ron] Kramer who would block and catch short passes over the middle. Mackey gave us a tight end who weighed 230, ran a 4.6 and could catch the bomb. It was a weapon other teams didn't have.\" He was the second player at his position ever elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and college football's award for best tight endbears his name.")
In death, legendary Baltimore Colts tight end John Mackey will undoubtedly be remembered for how he played the game. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 230-pounder who played from 1963 to 1972 set the standard for his position, combining speed and power like no tight...Tags: National Football League Players Association, National Football League, Don Shula, Health, Politics
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18 holes with ... Teddy Greenstein
![<em>[EDs note: With the British Open teeing off Thursday, it seemed like the perfect time to talk golf. Here's golf writer Teddy Greenstein on the ultimate self-invented assignment...]</em>](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-07/23456494714760-13120320.jpg "<em>[EDs note: With the British Open teeing off Thursday, it seemed like the perfect time to talk golf. Here's golf writer Teddy Greenstein on the ultimate self-invented assignment...]</em>")
[EDs note: With the British Open teeing off Thursday, it seemed like the perfect time to talk golf. Here's golf writer Teddy Greenstein on the ultimate self-invented assignment...]
It hit Brian Kelly midway through our round, after we had chatted about...Tags: David Feherty, Bill Murray, Politics, Facebook, Media Industry
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John Mackey dies at 69; NFL Hall of Famer revolutionized tight end position
John Mackey, who helped revolutionize the NFL's tight end position and whose post-football struggles with dementia became emblematic of the brutality of the game, has died. He was 69. Mackey died Wednesday in Baltimore after a 10-year battle with frontal...Tags: National Football League Players Association, Baltimore Ravens, Health, Wages and Pensions, Politics
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Ditka son pleads not guilty to DUI
Mark Ditka, son of former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka, pleaded not guilty today to driving under the influence in Deerfield last month.
According to court records, it is the third DUI arrest for the 48-year-old Deerfield man, who has also been cited... -
Ravens agree to deal with Ricky Williams
The Ravens filled their void at back running back, agreeing to a deal with Ricky Williams.
The former Heisman Trophy winner ran for 673 yards and two touchdowns for the Miami Dolphins last season. Williams, though, totaled 1,121 yards and 11 touchdowns...Tags: Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, National Football League, Heisman Trophy, Cam Cameron
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Blessing of the “Ditka”
WrigleyvilleOn 9.10.11 I was happily married to my wife Margo. It was a crazy, fun time and it is true, the wedding day flies by faster than anything you’ve experienced before in your life. We got back from our honeymoon on Sunday, just in time to watch the...
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