Friday 7/19

Hudson Yards observation deck, Manhattan. Photo by Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images, posted at theguardian.com:

RIP NFL RB Abner Haynes, 86. Born in Texas, he attended North Texas State, integrating the program. He was all-conference twice and was eventually inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. He chose the AFL over the NFL, and it proved wise. He was drafted by the Dallas Texans, who moved to Kansas City, becoming the Chiefs, in 1963. In 1960 Haynes was the fledgling league’s first Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Here are other individual accomplishments: AFL champion (1962), AFL Comeback Player of the Year (1964), three-time First-team All-AFL (1960–1962), Second-team All-AFL (1964), four-time AFL All-Star (1960–1962, 1964), three-time AFL rushing touchdowns leader (1960–1962), AFL rushing yards leader (1960), AFL kickoff return yards leader (1965), AFL All-Time Team, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame, Kansas City Chiefs #28 retired. He also played for the Broncos, Dolphins and Jets. In eight seasons he averaged 4.6 yards per rush, scored 68 TDs, 20 receiving, two on kick returns. Photo from Google Images:

RIP broadcaster Lou Dobbs, 78. Born in Texas, his family moved to Idaho when he was twelve. He earned a degree in Economics at Harvard. He began working in local TV in Yuma, Phoenix and Seattle, then was recruited by Ted Turner for CNN when it launched in 1980. He served as its chief economics correspondent, host of Moneyline, and as a corporate executive, executive vice president and member of the network’s executive committee. He founded CNN fn (CNN financial news), serving as its president and anchoring Business Unusual. He left in 1999 after clashes with president Rick Kaplan, whom he accused of partisan coverage of Billary. When his nemesis in turn left, he returned to the station. He eventually came under fire from media groups. chiefly for his disdain for illegal immigration. He left in 2009, in part because of his belief that Barrack Obama was not born in the U.S., the “Birther” issue. From 2008 to 2012 he hosted Lou Dobbs Radio on United Stations Radio Networks, a three-hour show. He was also a regular columnist for Money magazine, U.S. News & World Report, and the New York Daily News. In 2001 he went to work for Fox News, hosting Lou Dobbs Tonight, which ran until early 2021. He was sued for his stating the 2020 election voting machines were rigged. He condemned George Soros’ machinations. His conservative positions invited attack and accusations of racism. For a large portion of the country he was heroic, the voice of truth. For an equally large portion he was a partisan hack, a liar. Such is 21st century America. Since he was on cable, I never saw any of his shows. I did hear and enjoy his visits with talk radio hosts. Despite his troubles, he received several awards, including lifetime achievement. He is the author of at least eight books. Married twice, the second time from 1981 until his death, he was a father of four. Photo from Amazon.com:

Don’t know how long the relief from the humidity is going to last, but it’s much appreciated. The Anti-Inflation Book Shop was a joy today, despite sparse sales. My thanks to Gordie, who dropped off a paperback thriller, and to the woman who donated a kit on Numerology, which a young man bought; and to the gentleman who purchased Stand and Deliver (1988) and The Nutty Professor (1996) on DVD.

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