Guestbook
| Name: | Chet Grimsley |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Message sent: | 2006-07-12 03:59:36 |
| Message: | Great Site, I am a member of the J.C SMITH UNIV SPORTS HALL OF FAME IN Charlotte, N.C and a former teammate of Danny Whyte who had a great year at the tight end position in 1975. Keep up the great work on the Charlotte Hornets Site. |
| IP: | 204.111.123.172 |
| Name: | Jon Paul |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Alexandria, VA |
| Message sent: | 2006-06-14 01:44:48 |
| Message: | Thank you for taking the time to create this web site, I spent the past 90 minutes going through it. I remember watching a few of the games on tv in the summer of 1974. Good work! |
| IP: | 68.100.184.15 |
| Name: | Lee Stover |
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| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2006-01-01 02:47:58 |
| Message: | Question: Why was the Rookie of the year and the MVP not the same person in 1974 of the WFL? Just wondering, Lee Stover, Head of the XFL expansion committee |
| IP: | 71.245.64.163 |
| Name: | Joshua |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Boone, NC |
| Message sent: | 2005-12-20 22:39:02 |
| Message: | I'm a huge Panthers fan and didn't realize that Charlotte had a pro football team before until a few years ago, I guess that's because I was born after the WFL folded. Nice to see a site dedicated to the old WFL team. |
| IP: | 152.10.182.64 |
| Name: | LeVell Hill |
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| City: | Lucas, TX |
| Message sent: | 2005-12-15 05:09:57 |
| Message: | I was an original member of the Philadelphia Bell in 1974. I played tight end. Scored a touchdown against the Stars at old Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. Those were some good days. I enjoyed my time in the WFL. Played with some good men. |
| IP: | 63.249.42.30 |
| Name: | Hassan |
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| City: | Bristol, CT |
| Message sent: | 2005-09-16 08:16:28 |
| Message: | Always cool to observe history. I have a 1975 Charlotte Hornets home #65 Margavage jersey. Anyone know if the man is still around? Plus, would anyone like to offer a trade for this jersey? I definitely would entertain trade offers for other WFL game worn jerseys (nothing else!)! |
| IP: | 172.158.95.55 |
| Name: | Chris Thomas |
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| City: | Rock Hill, SC |
| Message sent: | 2005-07-26 22:56:51 |
| Message: | Just spent my friday night at the Park Hotel with players from the Stars/Hornets reunion and it was very enjoyable.Every player was more than willing to take pictures and sign autographs.Every player appreciated the chance to meet fans and take pictures as they did with my 9 year old daughter.I was able to talk with every player at length and even went by on Saturday and talked with Gary Danielson,Richie,and Antonio for over a hour about his playing days and memories.I thought it was great for someone who has become so successful who didn't forget his roots and was glad to see all the guys that had played in ther WFL.Richie really did a great job,and Antonio is dictionary on WFL which is great to see from to guys who really do love the WFL.I definetly can't forget to say anything about Janey for she was a pleasure to meet and see.She could still be a cheerleader today and she was a joy to talk with.If you didn't come you did miss out and I'm hoping for another one down the road. |
| IP: | 207.144.11.204 |
| Name: | Antonio Abate |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Bluffton, SC |
| Message sent: | 2005-07-25 01:07:31 |
| Message: | Got back from the reunion about 2 1/2 hours ago-if I could say in one word how I felt being about that reunion I would, but that is impossible. Very well organized-Richie and Janey deserve a lot of credit for pulling this off-great to see all the memorabilia that was there-the pictures, mini-helmets, programs, t-shirts that were generously donated by Kicker Mo Lajterman, hearing all the stories(especially Art Reynolds-his were the funniest!!!), getting to see some film, and just doing whatever to help keep the legacy of the WFL Alive. Not even a car accident could keep Herb Gluck from attending the reunion-a great guy who always have a story or 50 to tell you...and he will if you give him the chance!!! Everything went very smoothly, and for those who came, you have provided me with memories that I will remember the rest of my life. I think Richie said it best when he said "The WFL is alive and well in Charlotte North Carolina". Last night, a lot of people were mentioning 2010 reunion. I know it's a long way away, but you can count me in to help out much like I did for this one. Let's see if we can get everybody this time!!! |
| IP: | 64.20.132.244 |
| Name: | Joe Bishop |
| Homepage address: | http://members.aol.com/locustpatc/index.html |
| City: | Locust, NC |
| Message sent: | 2005-07-23 23:41:22 |
| Message: | I was a season ticket holder for the Charlotte Hornets and cussed those SOB owners who voted to fold the WFL. Some of my best memories were spent in the old Memorial Stadium pulling for the Hornets. I would love to relive the games again. |
| IP: | 205.188.116.198 |
| Name: | Ken Robinson-Pro Football Scout |
| Homepage address: | http://www.leaguelineup.com/ifs-scouting |
| City: | Gilbert, AZ |
| Message sent: | 2005-07-04 02:47:32 |
| Message: | My name is ken Robinson, founder of InterNATIONAL FOOTBALL SCOUTING. I work with several NFL/CFL agents most of whom are full time attorneys. I handle all the scouting, marketing, research & consultation with pro teams & players for them. Me and some collegues have for years kicked around the idea of bringing back the old USFL and implementing the original plan: $20-$50K salary cap, non compete with NFL (hope to eventually have a 32 team minor league feeder system with NFL) like a AAA or AA MLB team, cable contract with USA or Comcast, play in spring up until NFL training camp. There needs to be a viable outdoor football option for the fans. If we avg even 10k (USFL avg 24k) fans/gm @ $20/ticket=$200k per home game X 8 home games = 1.6m + 1/2 road gate = 800 k = 2.4 mil. Salary avg 35k x 40 roster=1.4 mil, not to mention concessions & parking +TV (which we feel confident one of the cable networks would do to sell advertising) We just wanted to put out some feelers to see who would be interested in helping to put some of the plan in place. Call 480-545-1256 or email me if you are interested or even just to chat about the old USFL days. Ken Robinson Founder/Pro Scout & Marketing Director InterNATIONAL FOOTBALL SCOUTING 480-545-1256 |
| IP: | 130.13.120.216 |
| Name: | Steve Setzler |
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| City: | Apple Valley, MN |
| Message sent: | 2005-06-03 15:51:49 |
| Message: | I cannot make it to the reunion in July, but I wanted to wish all of my old friends from the Stars and Hornets the best..especially my good buddies from Minnesota.. Kap..Chanimal..Bunge and Herk ..my left knee still stings from the injury while playing defensive end...I have great memories ..playing next to Elliot..Voss and 'Philburn '... good old Lamar was a one of a kind coach... Tom Sherman was such a class guy, and I will always have the greatest respect for Babe... Steve Setzler |
| IP: | 66.173.6.36 |
| Name: | Bryan Wallen |
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| City: | Greenville, NC |
| Message sent: | 2005-02-25 17:33:22 |
| Message: | This site is great. I teach sports history at JH Rose High School in Greenville and I'm also looking for connections like this site to intrigue my students. Fantastic job! Keep up the good work! |
| IP: | 206.107.114.12 |
| Name: | Mo Lajterman |
| Homepage address: | http://www.promoawards.com/ |
| City: | Basking Ridge, NJ |
| Message sent: | 2005-02-15 17:36:29 |
| Message: | Great to see a website with lots of memories. Wish you had more of the NY Stars! |
| IP: | 65.40.243.62 |
| Name: | Clifford Greenfield |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Message sent: | 2005-02-01 21:01:31 |
| Message: | Richie...any date changes would be agreeable to me just let me know.........cliff............will would be interested in any information to findout furthur info on plans to look at and explore new ventures into program...........where is Upton Bell these days |
| IP: | 152.163.100.138 |
| Name: | Will |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | New York, NY |
| Message sent: | 2005-01-31 22:10:27 |
| Message: | Looking to see if possibility exist to restart WFL, USFL and XFL and combine it as one leauge that starts in late spring, and at its' most succesful would finish during September and have Bowl game on Holloween. Little or no direct NFL competition, because late season games would be on Friday, Saturday afternoon evening and nights with few on Sunday...avoiding direct NFL competition. Looking to form study group that would contact former owners in aforementioned leauges and eventually bring working business plan to networks. Also looking for members to serve as focus group for competition comitittee, to tweak the game. (Foward motion between the twenty yard lines and more libreral pass coverage rules so that reciever and defender are not hamstrung by rules, allowing both sides of the ball maximum chance to play....) If you are interested in anyway or just want to send feedback, or know how to get in touch with owners in the former leauges then please by all means contact me |
| IP: | 64.144.41.66 |
| Name: | clifford l. greenfield #82 charlotte hornets |
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| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Message sent: | 2005-01-09 09:21:16 |
| Message: | Keep up the good work, hope you locate as many players, coaches and fan out there to make the Charlotte Hornets 2005 REUNION agreat success |
| IP: | 205.188.116.138 |
| Name: | Steve Arnold |
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| City: | Knoxville, TN |
| Message sent: | 2005-01-05 02:53:13 |
| Message: | My late Uncle, Marshall Taylor, was the Head Coach and GM of the Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer franchise. I grew up around the WFL and even traveled with the team. I maintain a healthy collection of both franchise and league memorabilia. I am currently listing some of these items on eBay. |
| IP: | 68.184.167.198 |
| Name: | Dale |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Message sent: | 2004-12-29 21:21:24 |
| Message: | I was 7 years old when the Stars came to Charlotte and became the Hornets. I didn't really know what was going on, just that "big time" pro sports were here. Thanks for filling in the gaps and giving us a glimpse of life in Charlotte in the 70's. |
| IP: | 66.255.135.61 |
| Name: | David |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Versailles, France |
| Message sent: | 2004-11-13 02:48:13 |
| Message: | This site is amazing! I can't imagine the world of sports in the mid-70's (since I was born in 75') but it sounds like an old version of the Xfl except I wouldn't think Paul Warfield and Larry Csonka would defect! ESPN just aired the show today and I got curious (11/12/04). I doubt the xfl will have vintage uni's sell for the price of WFL stuff...... Chris |
| IP: | 4.131.52.14 |
| Name: | Bart |
| Homepage address: | http://bartmiller.com/ |
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Message sent: | 2004-07-09 14:16:46 |
| Message: | Thought this might be of interest to everyone: "Players will get title rings 30 years after WFL victory" http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2004-06-27-wfl-americans_x.htm |
| IP: | 68.159.169.232 |
| Name: | Dan Grondy |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Jamestown, NC |
| Message sent: | 2004-04-29 10:16:14 |
| Message: | Great Site, led me to a couple of great places and purchased a couple of Hornets T-Shirts. very cool. |
| IP: | 66.162.203.195 |
| Name: | Dama Stephenson |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Message sent: | 2004-02-26 15:13:47 |
| Message: | I was pleasantly surprised to find your great web site of football memories. I went to Morgan State with Cliff Greenfield, where we were pretty good friends. We lost touch over the years and I always wondered what happened to him. Is anyone in contact with him? If so, would your please forward my my email address? Thank you! |
| IP: | 192.250.34.162 |
| Name: | Ralph T. Bowling, III |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Chester, SC |
| Message sent: | 2004-01-01 11:17:59 |
| Message: | Thanks for keeping this site. I enjoyed looking back at Charlotte's first attempt at Pro Football. I was 14 when the Hornets started in Charlotte. |
| IP: | 207.144.246.158 |
| Name: | Nick Sylvester |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Laguna Hills, CA |
| Message sent: | 2003-12-23 15:30:32 |
| Message: | Wow! What good and BAD memories for me. I was the first PR Director for The Hawaiians of the WFL. Are there any players from The Hawaiians out there? |
| IP: | 64.12.96.135 |
| Name: | Bill Ladabouche |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Swanton, VT |
| Message sent: | 2003-12-21 21:45:13 |
| Message: | This is an amzing site. I followed the obscure league during its brief, difficuot life. I have always found obscure sports stories like the WFL and the even - more - obscure ABL to be fascinating. I will be a regular here. After the league folded, I put my fifth graders to work writing to the various offices for pieces of memorabilia. We got quite a few items. I still have most of them. |
| IP: | 24.53.2.103 |
| Name: | Bob Hermanni |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Toms River, NJ |
| Message sent: | 2003-11-25 17:03:35 |
| Message: | I just found this web site and I'm really sorry I missed the reunion. I would have loved to have been there. Although my career was short, it was great meeting and playing with all of you. I would really like to hear from all of you - my e-mail is RobHerm@comcast.net. To Richie Franklin - I can help you with your web site - I have pictures. |
| IP: | 68.39.184.227 |
| Name: | Steve Butler |
| Homepage address: | http://groups.yahoo.com/group/best_damn_football_group_period |
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Message sent: | 2003-07-20 00:11:14 |
| Message: | THIS IS A COOL SITE..... THANKS FOR JOINING MY YAHOO GROUP. |
| IP: | 166.82.22.5 |
| Name: | Chuck |
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| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2003-05-16 16:10:07 |
| Message: | Saw the pix from Gerry Gluck's collection.Grrreat!!!Can't wait for the others. |
| IP: | 152.163.252.168 |
| Name: | clint roberts |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Sabina, OH |
| Message sent: | 2003-05-05 13:35:30 |
| Message: | thanks for all your hard work in keeping the past a live the wfl was before my time but I remeber my dad telling me about it he said he watched a few games on tv (Jacksonville Sharks vs New York Stars is one that realy stands out he said that NY played in some god alful stadium) I remeber the USFL more because my dad was a big marcuse dupree fan so we watch a lot of breakers games plus Michigan Panthers games two. best wishes to you n keep up the good work I hope you put together sites for other WFL teams in the futrue clint 271 west mound st ohio 45169 one last note when Houston named their team the Texans it was never said that Houston was once home to thw WFL's Houston Texans who moved in season to Shreveport n became the Steamers n I love the "NFL" 's hall of fame's small tribue to other league's |
| IP: | 66.213.123.228 |
| Name: | chuck kolton |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Royston, GA |
| Message sent: | 2003-03-07 13:22:58 |
| Message: | Being in highschool in the seventies,I was also an avid football fan of any league.I remember talking about the odd colors of the game balls ,and trying to identify with some of the teams.I especially remember the uproar when the "Big Three" from Miami,Czonka,Kiick and Warfield, jumped leagues.I am thankful that I can share these memories of these things with my own children now. |
| IP: | 168.8.23.23 |
| Name: | Jay Kormann |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Medford, NJ |
| Message sent: | 2003-03-01 20:39:35 |
| Message: | This is a really great website. The WFL shut down 3 months before I was born so sites like this are definitely a great thing....especially for people like me who are big into sports trivia and nostalgia. Keep up the good work, this website is something worth being proud of! |
| IP: | 152.163.188.232 |
| Name: | Christopher Hemmeter |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Los Angeles |
| Message sent: | 2003-02-08 18:06:31 |
| Message: | Great to see the spirit lives on. The Charlotte Hornets were always a bright spot in the WFL, great fans, great team and fine organization. I enjoyed every trip to the beutiful city of Charlotte, it was an honor to be associated with the community. Best Regards and Aloha, Christopher Hemmeter, President The New League Inc. dba WORLD FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1975 |
| IP: | 208.36.165.142 |
| Name: | Barry E. Woodcock |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Smiths Grove, KY |
| Message sent: | 2003-01-21 09:05:57 |
| Message: | Thanks to my neice, nephew, and sister-in-law, I found your site and have had a wonderful time going through the various pages. My brother made many wonderful friends during the two years of the team's existence. I can assure you he would have been at the reunion if he had been able. As Jeffrey's only sibling, I am absolutely delighted that you are keeping the Stars/Hornets alive and well. Keep up the good work. |
| IP: | 63.190.225.253 |
| Name: | donald wiederecht |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Tuckahoe, NY |
| Message sent: | 2003-01-06 20:41:15 |
| Message: | I enjoyed finding this website because I was a die hard NY Stars fan. I was sad when they left Randalls Island to go Carolinas. I recently saw a NFL films "Lost Treasures of the NFL" VOLUME XV which was dedicated to WFL. John Dockery returned to Randalls Island before it was scheduled to be torned down. It brought back a lot of great memories of the summer of 1974. |
| IP: | 65.32.244.145 |
| Name: | Randy DeLong |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2002-12-30 11:49:38 |
| Message: | Just found this site today and it's really great. Brought back a lot of memories, like sitting in the pouring rain at Memorial Stadium watching the Hornets beat the Bell. What a stupid nickname that was. I still have James Thompson's black #48 jersey that I bought at the Hornets' going out of business sale. |
| IP: | 65.173.216.66 |
| Name: | Bob Harpo Gladieux |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Message sent: | 2002-12-28 10:04:10 |
| Message: | Dear Stars/Hornets, Dana filled me in on the great weekend you had. Yes, from the pictures "Father Time" was making an impression but the fact is you guys don't behave your years by any stretch of the imagination. Congratulations Richie, Kap and all the attendees for making the reunion a success. Hopefully we all can make the next one. Go Stars/Hornets! Harpo #35 |
| IP: | 205.188.209.40 |
| Name: | john |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Message sent: | 2002-12-26 15:39:22 |
| Message: | I love this site. I have been trying to find sites like this for a long time. Trying to find as much info on the old WFL and the ABA as possible. ESPN was supposed to show a 1 hour documentary about the WFL on Monday morning 1:00am 12/23/02, but they showed a TB Bucs video instead. Has anyone seen this ESPN documentary and is it available for purchase? Thanks. John |
| IP: | 165.121.110.82 |
| Name: | Bill |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Newburgh, NY |
| Message sent: | 2002-12-23 00:34:13 |
| Message: | I've always liked the WFL, espically the New York Stars. don't knock Downing Stadium!!! |
| IP: | 66.67.224.41 |
| Name: | Rachel Woodcock |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Message sent: | 2002-12-06 21:19:44 |
| Message: | Hi! This site is still so awesome and I love going to it to see kind of how my dads football days were. Richie, I'm sorry i've been such a slacker getting those things to you but i'll work on it! Thanks agian. -Rachel Woodcock |
| IP: | 68.8.212.17 |
| Name: | bill wright |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Message sent: | 2002-11-12 17:06:10 |
| Message: | i have HORNETS white jersey with gold numbers that says MARGAVAGE #65 but i cant find his name in press guides. can anybody tell me who this guy is? Bill bill@cadcamrecruiters.com |
| IP: | 24.93.75.17 |
| Name: | Marty Huff |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Temperance, MI |
| Message sent: | 2002-10-16 12:28:09 |
| Message: | After looking at the reunion photos I felt like I should have been there. Everybody looks great, old,just like me. Hopefuly there will be another reunion and my ass will be there. Great job Richie. Hope to see ya'll soon. |
| IP: | 63.107.26.162 |
| Name: | NickDell'Acqua |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Toms River, NJ |
| Message sent: | 2002-10-06 13:41:06 |
| Message: | What about a WFL reunion? The ABA did one in 1997, the NY Jets in 1999 and the Heisman Trophy winners in 1998. I am also looking for WFL photos if there are any out there. I do need 2 1975 guides to complete my set, anyone out there that can help with memorabilia please let me know. |
| IP: | 64.12.96.135 |
| Name: | DAVID MARKHAM |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Anaheim, CA |
| Message sent: | 2002-10-02 18:54:46 |
| Message: | WFL AND SO CAL SUN FAN,GREAT SITE |
| IP: | 67.224.44.172 |
| Name: | Greg Allred |
| Homepage address: | http://www.wfl1974.com/ |
| City: | Hanceville, AL |
| Message sent: | 2002-09-17 01:13:35 |
| Message: | Hey Richie...the site looks great as always. Just a note to let you & your fans know that my site is finally up. Its still under construction and is a continual work in progress, but y'all keep checking back in, you'll see how it progresses. Its my tribute to the Birmingham Amercians & Vulcans. www.wfl1974.com. I hope it goes well. Thanks all! |
| IP: | 164.111.26.123 |
| Name: | Dale Tschuor |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Yorktown, IN |
| Message sent: | 2002-08-04 17:28:51 |
| Message: | I was 14 years old when the WFL began in 1974, my neighbors son John Isenbarger left the NFL for the Hawaiians and I was such a fan! The crisp colorful uni's, new logo's and the excitement of Pro Football in cities like Birmingham, Charlotte, Honolulu, Memphis, Portland and other non-NFL cities was exciting for me to watch on TV as a football fan. Great website...thanks for keeping the WFL days alive in our hearts, minds and soul! To all the former WFL players who were owed money and lost their dream of making the WFL a career...Thank YOU for such wonderful memories, as a fan I'll never forget you players who gave so much to this league! |
| IP: | 205.188.209.40 |
| Name: | Tom Chandler |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | San Antonio, TX |
| Message sent: | 2002-08-02 23:42:19 |
| Message: | I can't believe I just erased a half hour of reunion memories. Here we go again. What a great weekend! Two weeks gone, and already a host of indelible memories. The greatest group of guys I can imagine getting together with after 27 and 28 years. Tommy Sherman, still the fiery leader...where does he get his energy? Big John Elliott, ever the amiable star. Lukie, the gentle giant, things would not have been complete without him. Larry Butler, become a GQ model, so full of good nature and so happy to be there. J.B., the face man, the graceful linebacker, still looking for a taste of the wild side. The Kapper, it takes the heart of a linebacker to dig into the scene as he did...he should never have wasted his skills on offense! Robby Reynolds, I love to remember your fits of laughter. I never thought you would survive being unable to breathe for a half hour at a time. Eggman, still the mightiest of us all, still unwilling to harm a living soul...what a man! My sidekick, Art Reynolds, the Twatter, will always be a kid, could still make it through a Hornets game. My brother, Darrel, staying with me through an entire night of silver bullets and philsophizing with Herb, the Gluckster, poet laureate of the Hornets. And the coaches, the legendary Kentucky Babe and the most unique Lamar Leachman...they still have it, do they not? Thanks to the lovely wives who watched with amused wonder the spectacle of men becoming boys together as so many years just fell away. Thanks to Richie for his devotion to a team and a bunch of guys who he now knows really existed. Thanks to Richie, Kap and Bunge whose efforts resulted in the giving of an awesome gift to a dozen grinning teammates. Love and God's blessings to all! The Chanimal, #50 forever |
| IP: | 152.163.188.232 |
| Name: | Kreg Kapitan |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-29 18:29:54 |
| Message: | As one of the Co-Chairs for the WFL New York Stars/Charlotte Hornets Reunion this last week, I feel compelled to sign in on the guestbook and express some of the feelings I experienced throughout the weekend for those Coaches, Team mates and associates that could not make the Reunion because of schedule conflicts. The emotions ran the gamut from tears to enormous laughter. Certainly the stories and laughter, which ran into the early hours, outweighted the fact that our Reunion was short four people physically. Yet, all in attendance were in total agreement that spiritually, the guys were looking down and laughing right along with us. How do you some up such a great weekend in such few words. People such as Coach Vito "Babe" Parilli, Coach Lamar Leachman (and I might add his Giants Super Bowl Ring), John Elliot, a Jets Super Bowl winner with the spirit and enthusiasm and LAUGHTER he brought to the party! It is certainly something I am very greatful to have participated in and will never forget! As Coach Parilli so keenly observed..."we in life spend so much time focusing and setting goals for the future, daily, monthly, annually, and put all our energies into obtaining these new goals, that we rarely get the opportunity to look back on all our achievements and good times we have had." Add to this the fact that we get(got) to celebrate these times together with the people we lived them with 27 years ago, created the uniqueness of the occassion. I could go on, but words can not even come close to doing justice to describing the weekend back together!! It was fabulous, deeply touching, way to fast, 72 hours. See you in 2005, that will be 30 years, God willing! Take Care! All the Best! Kap |
| IP: | 24.118.232.92 |
| Name: | Jere Brown |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-26 18:55:52 |
| Message: | Last weekend was one for the ages. It was so much fun to hang out with my old teammates especially the LB's. Art, Tom, and Dana still put a smile on my face. I was waiting for a tackling drill to break out. It almost seemed like a time warp....Herb Gluck, Babe Parilli (his words rang so clear after dinner), Lamar, Kap, Bunge, Greg Lukie Lukie(and significant other??), Elliott still the jokester, the youthful Tom Sherman, a punter (Robbie)with game and of course my old LB crew. I even saw Art leave a tip. Sign me up for the next one. Ritchie....keep the spirit alive and we might let you hang out with us again. Tequila? |
| IP: | 141.151.201.20 |
| Name: | Lamar Leachman |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-24 17:03:52 |
| Message: | Lamar and Paula had a wonderful opportunity to walk down memory lane-so often paths never cross again-no chance to "relive" a single moment. We are thankful for the evening spent with "Stars/Hornets" and hope to be able to do it again!! |
| IP: | 24.31.200.86 |
| Name: | Antonio Abate |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-22 20:57:00 |
| Message: | Was at the Reunion this past weekend. Finally got the chance to meet members of the Hornets, as well as Richie Franklin. Had a weekend that I will never forget. I may have been born after the league folded, but I will always be a fan of the WFL, and I was so glad to hang around with other people who feel the same way about preserving the legacy the WFL made. Thanks Richie-I owe you!!! |
| IP: | 66.66.229.168 |
| Name: | Janey Felz | |
| Homepage address: | ||
| City: | Cornelius, NC | |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-22 10:10:08 | |
| Message: | I was a Cheerleader for the Hornets in 1975...just attended the Reunion this past weekend...great to see everyone...keep in touch and look forward to the 30th | |
| IP: | 152.163.204.58 |
| Name: | Roger Wallace |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Urbana, OH |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-18 10:27:51 |
| Message: | I would like to find out how the reunion turned out? Also details about how it was pulled off.I would like to organize a reunion for The Memphis Southmen.Please contact me with details. Thanks Roger Wallace #84 Memphis Southmen |
| IP: | 63.86.122.121 |
| Name: | RICHARD EDWARDS |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Gardendale, AL |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-14 14:23:15 |
| Message: | I saw every home game the Birmingham Americans - Vulcans played in 1974 and 1975. Thanks for the memories. |
| IP: | 64.211.171.222 |
| Name: | Scott Stroupe |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Weaverville, NC |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-10 00:34:00 |
| Message: | Love your Web Site! Brings back a lot of great memories. I was in the 6th grade when the Hornets came to Charlotte and I was thrilled that we finally had a professional sports team! I can remember watching the Philadelphia Bell game at Memorial Stadiumn in the pouring rain wiht my Father. I also was lucky enough to attend several practices. I can remember meeting several of the players and how nice they were that we came out. My father got to know some of the players well,and after a game one night I went back to the locker room where I met Larry Butler. He gave me his muddy elbow pad and I was tickle pink! I remember him talking to me like it was yesterday. What a thrilled for a 11 year old kid. Thanks for bringing back fond memories. |
| IP: | 66.168.120.127 |
| Name: | Gerry Gluck |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Delray Beach, FL |
| Message sent: | 2002-07-07 18:10:17 |
| Message: | Hi: Richie: I was a fan of the NY Stars. As a matter of fact I used to travel with the team as the photographer. My wife also went to the games at Downing Stadium. Would like info on the reunion. Thanks for the memories. |
| IP: | 205.188.195.138 |
| Name: | Patrick D. Flahive,Jr. |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Joliet, IL |
| Message sent: | 2002-06-29 09:34:03 |
| Message: | Hello! I read the article in the USA Today about you and your website and I think your website is fantastic! I was very young when the Chicago Fire played their home games at Soldier Field but I still remember them very well. I read about and collect items from defunct leagues such as the WFL,USFL,ABA,WHA,etc. Please keep in contact if you have the time. Take care of yourself Mr.Franklin. Sincerely yours,Patrick D. Flahive,Jr. |
| IP: | 216.68.34.5 |
| Name: | Tim Walker |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Message sent: | 2002-06-27 10:19:25 |
| Message: | Thanks for the web site. I was a season ticket owner to the Hornets. Had the tickets right behind Arnold Palmer. Didn't see much of the games. Also was a JC and sold programs. Tim |
| IP: | 166.142.9.105 |
| Name: | dave mai |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Message sent: | 2002-06-26 18:21:07 |
| Message: | Great work, Richie! |
| IP: | 24.217.205.74 |
| Name: | johnfgary |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Hampton, VA |
| Message sent: | 2002-06-24 18:21:45 |
| Message: | I aminterested inWFLgametapes. Ifanybody hasanyplease e-mail me. |
| IP: | 206.246.237.197 |
| Name: | Tom Embrey |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Purcellvilleville, VA |
| Message sent: | 2002-05-28 20:04:25 |
| Message: | Awesome time of my life - Thanks for the memories - |
| IP: | 152.163.197.196 |
| Name: | Cork |
| Homepage address: | http://www.geocities.com/cork1958/ |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2002-05-24 23:16:43 |
| Message: | Wow. memories! Great job on the site. C-ya!! |
| IP: | 24.247.99.45 |
| Name: | ernie dagrosa |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Frisco, TX |
| Message sent: | 2002-05-16 15:27:12 |
| Message: | richie, great site, would like to see more photos |
| IP: | 170.148.10.30 |
| Name: | Larry Weisman |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Fair Lawn, NJ |
| Message sent: | 2002-05-14 12:40:26 |
| Message: | I remember the Hornets from their days as the New York Stars. Never did get to Randalls Island, though. |
| IP: | 159.54.128.3 |
| Name: | Janet Bullock |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Rock Hill, SC |
| Message sent: | 2002-03-18 15:54:06 |
| Message: | This page is great. I worked in the office of the Hornets, and it is great to go down memory lane. Let me know about a reunion. It would be great. |
| IP: | 199.222.143.6 |
| Name: | Kent Pederson |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Message sent: | 2002-03-05 11:54:44 |
| Message: | I just found out about this website and the reunion. I'm going to try my best to attend as I would love to see some ex-teammates from the N.Y. Stars. My best to you all. |
| IP: | 198.81.16.177 |
| Name: | Dave Pacific |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2002-01-16 15:43:16 |
| Message: | Excellent website. I'm a collector of game used football equipment (primarily interested in helmets) and any info I can get to determine authenticity of an item is greatly appreciated. Anyone wishing to selling a WFL gane used/worn helmet please feel free to contact me. Thanks Dave |
| IP: | 64.165.17.100 |
| Name: | Steele Phoebus |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Bel Air, MD |
| Message sent: | 2002-01-11 13:15:38 |
| Message: | great page i was five years old living in charlotte and went to my first and only hornets game vs.the so cal suns i never forgot it i found the game program just last week and brought back lots of memories thanks for the site. |
| IP: | 151.200.47.135 |
| Name: | Matt Floray |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Message sent: | 2002-01-03 13:21:46 |
| Message: | Great Website! Thanks for keeping the memories of the old league alive! It's great to see so many of the old players stopping by and signing in. Keep up the good work. Matt Floray |
| IP: | 209.178.134.3 |
| Name: | Stephen Dennis |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Shreveport, LA |
| Message sent: | 2001-12-30 14:42:05 |
| Message: | Excited about old New York Stars/Charlotte Hornets. Hope to see all the guys from the good old days in the World Football League. Remebering our first practice game in Philadelphia when Regeicke sung "You aint nothing but a hounddog" on the bus ride back from Philadelphia after alot of beers. Great guys, great league. Sincerely, Pencil |
| IP: | 152.163.205.47 |
| Name: | Roger Wallace |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Urbana, OH |
| Message sent: | 2001-12-29 12:45:18 |
| Message: | Great site Richie! I am amazed at the depth of content and the effect of the WFL had on so many great fans. I am looking forward to many more interesting sites. Also I send my heartfelt regards to Osceola "Sonny" Hicks.We had a lot of good times. |
| IP: | 63.86.121.54 |
| Name: | Sonny Hicks #9 |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Message sent: | 2001-12-23 19:27:55 |
| Message: | September 11, 2001 created a sense of urgency in all of us. It is a good thing Richie that this website exist. It represents a lot of fond memories for a lot of people. Good to speak with you 12/19,2001, sorry to learn of Woody's homegoing and glad to get Larry's address. We were all DB's. God's love to all. |
| IP: | 24.165.209.150 |
| Name: | Tom Redmond |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Asheville, NC |
| Message sent: | 2001-12-14 07:55:23 |
| Message: | I was a senior at Appalachian St. in 1975 doing my student teaching in Mooresville and I used to make the 25 mile trip down I-77 to watch the Hornets on the weekends with my friends. Great website, even greater memories!!! Thanks. |
| IP: | 152.163.213.84 |
| Name: | Mark Speck |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Elmira, NY |
| Message sent: | 2001-12-06 14:00:32 |
| Message: | Hope everyone got to see the WFL Special on ESPN Classic recently. It was well done but too short---could have been two hours long instead of one. Enjoyed it immensely. The web site is great and getting better. Kepp up the great work Richie. |
| IP: | 205.188.199.157 |
| Name: | Ken Samelson |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Larchmont, NY |
| Message sent: | 2001-11-21 09:39:08 |
| Message: | Great site!! I was a big NY Stars fan and was heartbroken when the team moved to NC. Nice to see to team was warmly received there. I went to several games at Downing Stadium. It's great to see the many messages from the Stars/Hornets players. Guys--Thanks for all the memories. You will never be forgotten! |
| IP: | 205.188.199.38 |
| Name: | JJ Jennings |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | South Hadley, MA |
| Message sent: | 2001-09-25 09:48:57 |
| Message: | Hi Richie. It was great to hear from you. Your site looks great. It is great to look back on the WFL. it was great playing for both Memphis and Philly. |
| IP: | 12.145.208.11 |
| Name: | Rich Coe |
| Homepage address: | http://www.0setuphosting.com/helmets/ |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2001-09-22 13:17:16 |
| Message: | Richie, Hello from Rich of the Virtual Helmet Museum and Club. I enjoyed your web site. Keep up the good work. The WFL was interesting to say the least. Being a helmet fan, the Hornets helmet has always been a favorite of mine. Pretty unique. Wish the WFL had managed to stick around. Rich |
| IP: | 165.121.125.28 |
| Name: | Mike |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Message sent: | 2001-09-21 20:46:35 |
| Message: | Great site. Really takes me down memory lane. I remember my Dad taking me down to Memorial Stadium to see the Hornets play, as a kid. I still have an old program of a game against Southern California. It was my first experience of watching any Professional Sporting event in person. Thanks, and keep up the good work. |
| IP: | 166.82.14.190 |
| Name: | Rachel Woodcock |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2001-09-11 21:42:27 |
| Message: | Hey! Im still loving this site! I like to come in here every now and then to see whats going on with dads old freinds! Keep it up, its a real good thing to have! i know dad was real excited when he first heard about it! Rachel (Woody) Woodcock |
| IP: | 24.4.254.66 |
| Name: | Gary |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Carson City, NV |
| Message sent: | 2001-08-24 18:18:51 |
| Message: | Love your site, I have been collecting Wfl items for about two years now. It is great to see that I am not the only one who likes the WFL. For the longest time, I thought I was the only one. |
| IP: | 198.81.16.163 |
| Name: | bill wright |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2001-08-21 13:39:35 |
| Message: | to danny white- saw your name on board rember flag football in team in 82 called Zimbabwean Solar Hippos you played for that i ran? (had to come up with name at spur of moment) |
| IP: | 24.25.87.134 |
| Name: | bill wright |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2001-08-21 13:37:23 |
| Message: | i got hornets mini helmets made by "custom helmet creations" for hornets(and every other wfl team) but if you do search on "mini helemts" there are several companies that do it i have 74 and 75 for instance vulcans ANd Americans.. |
| IP: | 24.25.87.134 |
| Name: | Doug Champiny |
| Homepage address: | http://www.puckysrevenge.com/ |
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Message sent: | 2001-08-19 11:41:38 |
| Message: | Great site. I had little idea about the WFL. I have read a few articles about it but never really knew much. This site has certainly ended my ignorance of this league. |
| IP: | 208.157.46.85 |
| Name: | bill wright |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2001-08-17 17:14:50 |
| Message: | sorry my email is bill@cadcamrecruiters.com ps i have Booster club stickers if anybody wants to take picture of they were unique design and diff from team logo |
| IP: | 24.25.87.134 |
| Name: | bill wright |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2001-08-17 17:13:17 |
| Message: | ps if any body has any color shots that could be dulicated like one above i would be interested. |
| IP: | 24.25.87.134 |
| Name: | bill wright |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Message sent: | 2001-08-17 17:12:24 |
| Message: | great page! i was volunteer for upton bell!! if anybody has paraphanilia to sell email me. when i saw that I OWN A SHARE OF THE HORNETS sticker it really took me back. i enlarged photo of helmet of program, framed it, and gave it to Coaches sports bar in pineville. keep up the page let the observer guy soresen know about the page |
| IP: | 24.25.87.134 |
| Name: | Danny Whyte |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Lancaster, PA |
| Message sent: | 2001-07-24 19:30:01 |
| Message: | "Great Job Richie", I am back on loo king forward to the great event! Good to hear from the players and fans. God Bless the Woodcock family! |
| IP: | 63.26.0.57 |
| Name: | Tom R. Hefner |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Boyertown, PA |
| Message sent: | 2001-07-24 13:37:20 |
| Message: | Richie, Your site just gets better and better! The work you and Jayme do makes your site the best Team site on the WFL around. You are truly the WFL #1 FAN. |
| IP: | 64.12.105.37 |
| Name: | Rachel Woodcock |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Poway, CA |
| Message sent: | 2001-07-24 02:48:59 |
| Message: | Hi! Im Jeff Woodcocks daughter and dad just passed away in June. I have been looking at a lot of things about him since he died so I really enjoyed looking through this site to see some pictures a that video clip of dad. Thanks a lot. I know that my dad talked about some of ya'll a lot. I remember dad saying "Harpo" a lot and i remember when we first saw the movie "Rudy" and dad spotting you out that second and told us who you were and stuff. This site is really cool! Thanks! ::Rachel |
| IP: | 24.4.254.65 |
| Name: | Jim Ritorto |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Staten Island, NY |
| Message sent: | 2001-07-14 06:33:52 |
| Message: | Great site. I'm a collector of WFL memorabillia, and this site has has been a big help. It is also a great tribute to the Hornets. Thanks!!! |
| IP: | 64.12.102.179 |
| Name: | Mickey Sabella |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Cornelius, NC |
| Message sent: | 2001-07-10 11:24:49 |
| Message: | GREAT trip down memory lane. My parents and I used to attend the Hornets games when I was in jr high at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. When they were on the road I can still remember listening to the games on 1110 WBT with my father on Saturday nights. Looking at your site makes me feel 11 years old again. Thanks! Mickey |
| IP: | 209.214.18.123 |
| Name: | Upton Bell, Owner |
| Homepage address: | http://www.business1060.com/ |
| City: | Cambridge, MA |
| Message sent: | 2001-06-28 20:39:51 |
| Message: | To all the players who played for the Hornets as well as for themselves, I considered it my privilege to be associated with all of you. I know times were hard then for all of us and particularly for you and your families, but I felt a special closeness to this team, considering that pro-football was and is a very tough business. After the Hornets folded, I had no desire to continue in professional football as I felt I had the ultimate experience. In the long run, the league failed, but I find it gratifying after all these years to find out so many players are still around and considering a possible reunion. If it does happen, I will be sure to be there, and hope we could gather at Old Memorial Stadium for one more goal line stand. This was a special time and you were a special group of players. Thank you, Upton Bell |
| IP: | 209.218.73.79 |
| Name: | Buzzy |
| Homepage address: | http://members.tripod.com/~kepshire/hos/HallOfShame.html |
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Message sent: | 2001-06-20 20:50:31 |
| Message: | Richie Sorry it has taken me so long to get here. Great website. Enjoyed the game films too. I will make sure to look up the Chicago Bruisers. |
| IP: | 4.4.37.241 |
| Name: | Mark Speck |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Elmira, NY |
| Message sent: | 2001-05-31 20:12:18 |
| Message: | Richie, The site keeps getting better and better. The game films may take a while to download but are worth the wait. Great to see so many of the Stars/Hornets signing the guestbook. To all of you---thanks for the memories. |
| IP: | 205.188.198.187 |
| Name: | Robby Reynolds |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Shelby, NC |
| Message sent: | 2001-05-28 09:20:04 |
| Message: | Richie-Thanks for all you've done so far. It's great to see the pictures you've assembled. Wonderful memories of a wonderful time. I'd sure like for us to be able to get together again. I look forward to being able to keep up with the guys. Greg Lens a teacher? Oh No. |
| IP: | 216.53.227.5 |
| Name: | Mike McBride |
| Homepage address: | http://www.mcmcbride.com/ |
| City: | Charlotte, NC/Olean, NY |
| Message sent: | 2001-05-14 15:21:49 |
| Message: | Richie, You did it again! Great site! |
| IP: | 207.86.111.129 |
| Name: | Marty Ogelvie |
| Homepage address: | http://www.cowboycards.com/ |
| City: | Akron, OH |
| Message sent: | 2001-05-14 13:30:36 |
| Message: | Wow! I remember the WFL when I was young... ie. the Dolphins loosing Warfield, Kick, and Csonka to WFL teams.. but never watched a game or heard much about them. I do believe that Cowboy QB Danny White played for one of the WFL teams (Memphis, maybe). THis is a great site and I enjoyed browsing the information you have here! Keep up the good work! |
| IP: | 161.44.218.69 |
| Name: | student |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | George West, TX |
| Message sent: | 2001-05-11 21:08:28 |
| Message: | Coach Lens is my geography teacher and was a coach until recently. Just thought Harpo wanted to know |
| IP: | 216.86.8.192 |
| Name: | Pogo |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2001-05-10 21:55:11 |
| Message: | Greg Lens is my World History teacher over here in George West Texas just in case y'all wanted to know. |
| IP: | 63.172.140.67 |
| Name: | Bob Kuziel |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Ellicott City, MD |
| Message sent: | 2001-04-29 11:47:56 |
| Message: | Great to hear about so many Hornet/Stars. Mary & I celebrated our 28th anniversary yesterday. 4 children- 3 girls & the franchise. Best WFL story- Manlius School brother Dana Carpenter's order of "30 scrambled and a loaf of toast." Best to all- Kuz |
| IP: | 151.196.246.8 |
| Name: | Jim Cusano |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | |
| Message sent: | 2001-04-23 06:09:51 |
| Message: | Great site. It's good to know that there are people out there carrying the torch for the WFL. The game summaries with the photos of each program are a nice addition- keep up the good work! Long Live the WFL! |
| IP: | 24.93.152.35 |
| Name: | Jeff "Woody" Woodcock #20 |
| Homepage address: | |
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Message sent: | 2001-04-19 10:22:43 |
| Message: | Richie, Hearing from you and now seeing what you are working on in regard to our old team and the WFL, comes as a very pleasant surprise. I have nothing but the fondest of memories of the Carolinas, Charlotte and all of the wonderful people affiliated with the Charlotte Hornets. That team was loaded with outstanding athletes, exceptional people and priceless characters. When I think back on this period of time, in the mid-70's, I can't help but to smile. Thanks for revisiting these extremely fun and exciting days gone by. Best wishes to all. Woody |
| IP: | 152.163.201.46 |