JAMES HOOD, 70
Died Jan. 17th. And I just wrote about him in the Fiftieth Anniversary of 1963 entries last week in this blog. One of two black students whose attempt to enroll at the University of Alabama in 1963 led to Gov. George Wallace's segregationist "stand in the schoolhouse door."
The courage exemplified by this young man was something, leading to greater educational opportunities for blacks.
STAN MUSIAL, 92
Died Jan. 19th. Hall of Fame slugger for the St. Louis Cardinals. I've always heard of Stan "The Man" Musial, but his last year playing was 1963 and I didn't get interested in baseball until the following year.
EARL WEAVER, 82
Died Jan. 18th. Hall of Fame manager who led the Baltimore Orioles to four American League pennants and the 1970 World Series title over 17 years. As a White Sox fan, I sure hated to have to play this guy. He'd beat you nine ways to Wednesday.
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