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March 17, 2006
The biggest loser in the history of sports: Red Klotz, the coach of the Washington Generals.
posted by kirkaracha to culture at 02:52 PM - 15 comments
He might be the biggest loser in one way but probably the biggest winner in so many more.
posted by dbt302 at 03:47 PM on March 17, 2006
THX: I could totally see a climactic moment in the film when Klotz hits the game-winner at the buzzer and the crowd boos him unmercifully for 15 minutes. Kind of an anti-Hollywood ending. Great story, kirkaracha. To be honest, I never realized the Generals were ever really trying to win the game. I really thought the games were scripted -- there were so many gimmicks and game-breaks in the Meadowlark Lemon/Curly Neal era.
posted by BullpenPro at 03:55 PM on March 17, 2006
I'm just saying.....OK maybe not Sundance. Fran, get me Lucas on the phone.
posted by THX-1138 at 04:07 PM on March 17, 2006
the Washington Generals were "stagehands" for the G'Trotters just like the eternal bozo losers on WWF. My vote would go to the Bsox Buckner.
posted by Burkie at 04:13 PM on March 17, 2006
One of the best "sports" stories I have ever read. Heckuva guy. Maybe if they spent some money in free-agency....hmmm....
posted by GoBirds at 04:15 PM on March 17, 2006
ISTR an episode of the Simpsons where Krusty the Clown, who had a gambling problem, bet on the Generals because "they were due!" Classic.
posted by drumdance at 07:46 PM on March 17, 2006
Globetrotters vs. Washington Generals. This sure brings back good old memories. I remember my father taking my brother and I to the Oakland Arena to see Goose Tatum and the Generals play. And as someone wrote , it looked like it was scripted. But who cared, it was pure good clean fun. Good stuff!
posted by livedawhile at 08:52 PM on March 17, 2006
the Washington Generals were "stagehands" for the G'Trotters I think more like Roadies!
posted by livedawhile at 08:58 PM on March 17, 2006
I'm confused, I thought A-Rod is the biggest loser in the history of sports.
posted by INOALOSER at 10:59 PM on March 17, 2006
Just to let you all know I am the all time leading scorer with the generals Here's a pic of me back in the day the use to call me "whitethunder" hope you like.....
posted by Grrrlacher at 11:46 PM on March 17, 2006
INOALOSER here's that loser A-ROD stats I think your right they look really shitty to me.....
posted by Grrrlacher at 11:56 PM on March 17, 2006
Grrrrrlacher, now I see the problem....the Generals didn't wear Chuck Conners......
posted by elovrich at 12:31 AM on March 18, 2006
Grrrlacher ! err! whitethunder, there's a remarkble resemblance to one of the General's player from the 50's. Did your father or a relative play for them also?
posted by livedawhile at 01:44 PM on March 18, 2006
Grrrlacher, the next time A-Rod is in a meaningful fantasy game I'll use his statistics!
posted by INOALOSER at 03:56 PM on March 18, 2006
Apologies to the hard-core sports fans out there, but this is the kind of story I enjoy. After reading this article, it occured to me that the Red Klotz story would make an entertaining movie. The guy on the losing end of the Globetrotter stick if you will. I think a lot of folks might not admit it but their first sporting event that they ever attended (like me when I was 5 yrs old) was a Globetrotters game. Good stuff.