Recent Comments by pbel

Joe Gaetjens Scored a Goal in the World Cup, Died as a Political Prisoner of Papa Doc Chevalier

Gaetjens is a hero for sure, but I think you will find that it was Papa Doc Duvalier (not Chevalier)who was the tyrant and villain of the piece.

posted by pbel at 02:31 PM on June 02, 2010

Laver Says He's Not The Greatest

Laver is, as usual, being modest. He did what he did while playing with the traditional wooden racket on every sort of surface. The new young guys are great, certainly, but Rod's accomplishments are quite astonishing, and it is no accident that all modern players have failed to do what he did (so far, anyway). pbel

posted by pbel at 11:51 AM on January 16, 2009

Chargers Beat Colts, 28-24,

rcade has it right about Rivers. As far as Manning is concerned, he now has time to find a few more products to hawk. The guy is a pitchman for everything.

posted by pbel at 07:45 AM on January 14, 2008

Falcons QB Michael Vick Indicted on Federal Charges;

Vick and the others who promote this obscene activity should be banned from professional sports- period.

posted by pbel at 07:56 PM on July 17, 2007