View Full Version : Older guys (40+) that you would still fear in a fight...
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 04:21 PM
RhodyYanksFan inspired me to start this one...
You all know what I'm talking about:
We all have at least one friend who has a father that, even at his current age, you would still NEVER even DREAM about messing with. You just know that even if the guy is 50 or 60+ he would still whoop your a$$.
My friends and I always get into debates about the athletes in this category.
My list is as follows:
1) Charles Oakley
2) Charles Oakley
3) Charles Oakley
I honestly believe that Oak would beat the crap out of 99% of the NBA...RIGHT NOW, at 41 years old. One of the strongest players in the league up until the day he retired, coupled with that old man "I'm your father and I'll whoop your a$$ in a heartbeat" demeanor.
This story says it all:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2001/playoffs/news/2001/05/16/oakley_hill_ap/
Charles Oakley and Tyrone Hill probably won't be dining together anytime soon...Hill, Philadelphia's starting power forward, paid the Raptors' Oakley money he owed him from a dice game last summer, a 76ers team source told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Oakley would not confirm that he was paid the remainder of the debt, about $54,000.
"Everything in life is double," Oakley said before Wednesday's game. "If he didn't pay me $108,000, he didn't pay me."
Oakley was suspended for one game without pay and fined $10,000 last month for hitting Hill in the head with a basketball after a morning shootaround in Toronto before the 76ers played the Raptors on April 3.
Before a preseason game, Oakley slapped Hill and neither was allowed to play.
He went up to Hill in the layup lines and smacked him after Hill wouldn't give him the money he was owed from a game of dice.
Now THATS gangsta...
StaceyRosie
02-09-05, 04:22 PM
I love Oakman
He rules.
Evil Empire
02-09-05, 04:23 PM
Sylvester Stallone
My Dad
Hitman23
02-09-05, 04:25 PM
Lee Ermey
Bozidar
02-09-05, 04:31 PM
I don't think that 40+ really qualifies as "older guys". Sounds like BS to me, in order to fit Oak in there.
Older guys are 50+, and there's definately a group in there that i wouldn't want to face.
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 04:35 PM
I don't think that 40+ really qualifies as "older guys". Sounds like BS to me, in order to fit Oak in there.
Older guys are 50+, and there's definately a group in there that i wouldn't want to face.
I say 40+ because thats "old" for the major sports (very old, actually), and my friends and I always discuss this with athletes.
cubswin
02-09-05, 04:38 PM
One friend's dad embodies the South Boston Irishman. 62 now, I think, and not particularly big, but none of us would ever cross him still. And he still drinks fairly hard and fairly often, so we also know to be careful around him if we see him at night, in case he's in a state where little things could set him off.
Older guys=40+
Ouch! That hurts to read.
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 04:58 PM
Older guys=40+
Ouch! That hurts to read.
Please refer to post number 6. Thank you. ;)
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 04:58 PM
I think Jim Brown could still crack some skulls...
ClayParker
02-09-05, 05:14 PM
JDPNYY strikes fear into my heart.
Karl Malone could still rumble with anyone.
I remember a Jazz-Celtics game when Malone shoved Xavier McDaniel into the stands like a little girl.
X-Man was no louch either.
Bozidar
02-09-05, 05:19 PM
I say 40+ because thats "old" for the major sports (very old, actually), and my friends and I always discuss this with athletes.Yeah, well, your thread says "older guys..", not "older Athletes"
There's an immense difference.
JDPNYY strikes fear into my heart.
:lol: :lol:
I can assure you that you have nothing to worry about.
Bozidar
02-09-05, 05:24 PM
JDPNYY strikes fear into my heart.I'd worry more about PalmerGA if i were you...
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 05:26 PM
Yeah, well, your thread says "older guys..", not "older Athletes"
There's an immense difference.
True, but my first post references fathers that are 50 or 60 plus years old, and then goes into athletes.
My intention with the 40+ designation was the athletes.
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 05:28 PM
Karl Malone could still rumble with anyone.
I remember a Jazz-Celtics game when Malone shoved Xavier McDaniel into the stands like a little girl.
X-Man was no louch either.
Karl Malone would get destroyed by X-Man, IMHO. I honestly believe that Malone would be a b*itch in a real fight.
X-Man when he was older was just a grumpy old dude looking to beat some rookie punk down.
Please refer to post number 6. Thank you. ;)
I saw it but the truth still hurts. ;)
:lol: :lol:
I can assure you that you have nothing to worry about.
I heard a story that John once broke a man in half with just his fingers.
I think his wife was upset though 'cause he got gingerbread crumbs all over the floor.
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 06:15 PM
George Foreman
Joe Frazier
Chuck Norris
Who's that British heavyweight who'd just beaten one of the Klitschko brothers? That Lewis guy, when he hits the big 4-0.
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 06:16 PM
I'd worry more about PalmerGA if i were you...
Palmer or his arsenal?
Irabu's Son
02-09-05, 06:18 PM
Sylvester Stallone
My Dad
I'll take those two as well. Except I'd pick my dad, not yours. My mom told me a story of when my dad was watching my uncle's bar for the weekend back in 1981. Some biker dude, who my mom describes as twice the size as my dad, was causing trouble so my dad had to drag him out of the bar. The guy grabbed my dad by the beard and said, "How about I rip your beard off?" My dad responded with, "How about I knee you in the balls?" And the proceeded to do it. :lol:
YankeeClemens22
02-09-05, 07:01 PM
George Foreman
Bingo! That's my pick.
deranged2005
02-09-05, 07:05 PM
I think that Pedro has to be the odds on favorite to win the NL Cy Young.
Arnold
I don't think I'd mess with Nolan Ryan or Roger Clemens.
DCYankeeFan
02-09-05, 07:22 PM
Randy Johnson :D
I'm suprised no one mentioned Mark Messier. I would also put Chuck Bednarik and Jim Brown in that group as well.
YANKEE MAGIC
02-09-05, 07:23 PM
Ric Flair
JfromJersey
02-09-05, 07:46 PM
Lee Ermey
Most guys who served in the Marine Corps could probably still kick ass even at an advanced age.
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 08:11 PM
Who's that British heavyweight who'd just beaten one of the Klitschko brothers? That Lewis guy, when he hits the big 4-0.
That Klitschko brother beat the crap out of him, actually...part of the reason he isn't going to come back to fight him again.
stevethesoxfan
02-09-05, 08:20 PM
Jim Brown (already mentioned)
Sylvester Stallone (already mentioned)
Clint Eastwood
Carl Weathers (Rocky)
Howie Long
Don Baylor
Ving Rhames
Hulk Hogan
Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile)
George Foreman (already mentioned)
Marvin Hagler
and, no joke, OJ Simpson - that's an understatement
Special mention to Jack LaLanne, 90 years old. I wouldn't be afraid that he'd beat me up, just that he would embarrass me fitness-wise. He can probably still outswim most of us, and do more pushups and situps. He is unbelievable.
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 08:34 PM
That Klitschko brother beat the crap out of him, actually...part of the reason he isn't going to come back to fight him again.Likely, yes, but I think that Lewis won on points.
I'd add Jesse "Nobody" Ventura to the list.
Ric "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" Flair (already listed)
Randy "Macho Madness" Savage
Pete Rose (you "bet-ta" believe it) :D
Rickey Henderson (why take a chance?)
Sugar Ray Leonard
Roberto Duran
I'm surprised nobody said it yet:
Barry "Armorall" Bonds
Evil Empire
02-09-05, 08:36 PM
Anyone remember that old guy in that episode of Seinfeld who always said "Its go time" when he though Jerry was trying to challenge him to out lifting him. :lol: I think I'd be afraid of him.
Edit: His name was Mendelbaum! Anyone know who I mean? :lol:
NYYBombshell
02-09-05, 08:37 PM
Clint Eastwood.
The guy was Dirty Harry, for cryin' out loud.
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 08:38 PM
Bingo! That's my pick.
During one Andrew Galotta fight gone crazy at the end, people were throwing things and Andrew was getting hit by his opponent's lackey in the corner. One of them tried taking a swing at George's ringside partner, but George stepped in the middle and gave that infamous growl. Not a single punch thrown. George's partner kept complimenting him on physically protecting him from harm.
BTW, I heard that Big Bad Sonny Liston, who'd beaten people up for the mob if they were behind on their payments, invented the "staredown".
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 08:41 PM
Clint Eastwood.
The guy was Dirty Harry, for cryin' out loud.
All depends ... on if I was feeling lucky, punk!!!
yankeepat
02-09-05, 08:49 PM
Ken Daneyko. He's not that big but looks like he could put a hurting on you.
stevethesoxfan
02-09-05, 08:54 PM
Anyone remember that old guy in that episode of Seinfeld who always said "Its go time" when he though Jerry was trying to challenge him to out lifting him. :lol: I think I'd be afraid of him.
Edit: His name was Mendelbaum! Anyone know who I mean? :lol:
That was Lloyd Bridges, who passed away in 1998, a year after those episodes. Hell of an actor. He was the star of "Sea Hunt" a very popular show from '57-'61, and was also a star in "Airplane" and "High Noon". His sons are actors too, Jeff and Beau. Here's his bio. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000978/
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 08:54 PM
Tony Danza's still got his boxer's trim (saw him real cut up in a pic the other day)
I'm wondering what Robert DeNiro looks like; could have that boxer's build, but I dunno
Now then, does Chyna count as a guy? :O :lol:
Road Warriors Animal & Hawk
EDIT: Road Warrior Hawk found dead at 45 (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/10/19/230771.html) -- R-I-P
I don't think I'd wanna mess with Chuck Norris. Even if I beat him who am I gonna tell? You guys? You'd call me a liar anyway ;)
stevethesoxfan
02-09-05, 09:07 PM
Clint Eastwood.
The guy was Dirty Harry, for cryin' out loud.
Got that right.
"But I still do. I still work out on a daily basis. And I like it. …In 'Million Dollar Baby,' it was great, because we had a gym. We had a whole gym there. …Everybody at noon time would see how many — who could do the most dips on the dip bar, you know. And…I did the most. And at 74, I could still do 30 of them. So that wasn't too bad."
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/03/sunday/main671541.shtml
stevethesoxfan
02-09-05, 09:09 PM
Road Warriors Animal & Hawk
Hawk died. Another pro wrestler dead too soon. Steroids anyone?
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 09:15 PM
Hawk died. Another pro wrestler dead too soon. Steroids anyone?
Yeah, I just finished editing my post, linking to this. Is Mr Wonderful still alive? I wish that Big John Studd and Andre the Giant were still around.
Are Bam Bam Bigelow, Tugboat or Studd's former tag-team partner (6'5", ~400 lbs) still around?
Billy "Superstar" Graham would make Alzado, Sammy & Barry look like pencil-necked lightweights in his days. The man used, injected into his hips and didn't stop.
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 09:21 PM
Jackie Chan is 50...
...but Jet Li is 41 and I would not mess with him for any amount of money.
Unlike a lot of other martial arts movie stars, Jet Li is completely and totally legit.
Li began training at the Beijing Martial Arts Academy at the age of nine. Just two years later, he captured the title of China’s National Martial Arts Champion. This earned him a slot on the prestigious Beijing Martial Arts Team that would go on to tour America. As part of a world tour in 1974, he had the honor of performing a two-man fight for President Nixon on the White House lawn. By his mid teens, he was already a national martial arts coach. By eighteen, Li had earned the title of National Martial Arts Champion a total of four times (1975, 1977, 1978 and 1979) – a record no one has broken
This is one of my favorite stories of all time, and one that not many people know about or remember...
As Jet remembers, President Richard Nixon stood with one of his female teammates, and Jet stood next to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. At one point, Nixon turned towards him and said, "Young man, your kung fu is very impressive! How about being our bodyguard when you grow up?"
"No, " Jet responded. "I don't want to protect any individual. When I grow up, I want to defend my one billion Chinese countrymen."
He was 11 years old...
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 09:27 PM
Snatch, who's that martial artist who'd beaten the crap out of Van Damme? Chuck Zito? I wouldn't mess with him.
Anyone who's a member of the Hell's Angels (age unimportant).
SoCal Pinstriper
02-09-05, 09:34 PM
Of those named so far.
Jet Li
Jackie Chan
Chuck Norris
I'll add Roger Clemens to the list.
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 09:36 PM
Snatch, who's that martial artist who'd beaten the crap out of Van Damme? Chuck Zito? I wouldn't mess with him.
Anyone who's a member of the Hell's Angels (age unimportant).
Yep, it was Chuck Zito, but I don't think he was any sort of serious martial artist (although I could be wrong). I think he may be trained somewhat, but IIRC he was a street thug boxer that won a Golden Gloves and then went on to fame as an actor and "tough guy" type. He was a body gaurd, too I think...
Of those named so far.
Jet Li
Jackie Chan
Chuck Norris
I'll add Roger Clemens to the list.
So I've got a go to promote the next fight between you and George Foreman?
*Rubs hands greedily*
Snatch Catch
02-09-05, 09:41 PM
I had absolutely no idea Michael Clarke Duncan was that old...
47?!?!
He seems like a gentle giant, though...
...a gentle giant that would beat my a$$, but gentle nonetheless. Probably has to do with the characters he plays.
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 09:44 PM
Yep, it was Chuck Zito, but I don't think he was any sort of serious martial artist (although I could be wrong). I think he may be trained somewhat, but IIRC he was a street thug boxer that won a Golden Gloves and then went on to fame as an actor and "tough guy" type. He was a body gaurd, too I think...By leg-breaking kick or jaw-crunching fist, he'd kick my tail end.
We should get some tough guys from basketball in here. What about Charles "elbows" Oakley?
sorigirl
02-09-05, 09:46 PM
...Unlike a lot of other martial arts movie stars, Jet Li is completely and totally legit.
I already knew that he was legit, but I didn't know all that you mentioned. Freakin impressive!!! ...and I definitely wouldn't fight him (if I were a dude) because he'll break out the I'm-gonna-kill-you-with-my-bare-hands-and-it-won't-even-look-like-I'm-putting-any-effort-into-it isht.
Gringaloca
02-09-05, 09:50 PM
We should get some tough guys from basketball in here. What about Charles "elbows" Oakley?
Yo..Lil 'Bro...read the first post of the thread :) It all started with the Oak-man! He was a bad mutha'.... :eek: No doubt!. :)
Slavenka
02-09-05, 09:50 PM
Anyone who's a member of the Hell's Angels (age unimportant).
Have you read Hunter Thompson's book on them? Unbelievable. I wanted to go find them out and was told by a few bikers I knew to 'stay away!' They would be on my list. As for martial art guys, how about Phanom Yeeram, or maybe I'm just influenced by the movie. [Edit: Obviously he's not over 40-50 years, but in relation to martial art-movie guys, I think they can kick all their asses.]
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 09:57 PM
Yo..Lil 'Bro...read the first post of the thread :) It all started with the Oak-man! He was a bad mutha'.... :eek: No doubt!. :)Hey, Big Sis!!! :) I think Spike Lee appeared in some press conference when he was traded to Toronto. I remember Oak had gotten on Air Canada's case about not stepping up to score the points when they needed it. Vince wasn't too pleased with this.
Yeah, like someone else said, my Dad was on my list, even when he'd declined in health. At one point, he walked really slowly, hated me having to hold his arm, but had no choice. The same one who'd whup my butt earlier in life, so nothing changed much. Bless his heart.
RhodyYanksFan
02-09-05, 09:58 PM
Some people have mentioned Clint Eastwood...he's pushing 80 now. As tough as he was, I'm not scared of him (anymore).
As for me, my list includes Scott Stevens (who inspired this thread), Michael Chiklis, and Edgar Martinez. I'm sure there are others, but it's late and most have already been mentioned.
Jersey Yankee
02-09-05, 10:00 PM
Have you read Hunter Thompson's book on them? Unbelievable. I wanted to go find them out and was told by a few bikers I knew to 'stay away!' They would be on my list. As for martial art guys, how about Phanom Yeeram, or maybe I'm just influenced by the movie. [Edit: Obviously he's not over 40-50 years, but in relation to martial art-movie guys, I think they can kick all their asses.]
I remember someone having lived around their clubhouse around E 3rd St or so. I dared not to take any picture (even though I had a camera with me). I just asked if I could look at their Harleys, but the guy gave me some mistrusting, squinty evil-eye, asked me to move on. I walked a little faster.
They've been busted a few times on various things. I remember one guy had some ponytail, which he simply put in a bun or something when on trial.
At Hogs & Heifers bar on 10th & Washington Ave in Manhattan, they have motorcycles outside, but you aren't allowed in wearing any gang tattoos or jackets. Too much risk for fights among rival gangs.
Some people have mentioned Clint Eastwood...he's pushing 80 now. As tough as he was, I'm not scared of him (anymore).
I think it was his buddies, Smith & Wesson that you're supposed to be scared of ;).
Nolan Ryan. Just ask Robin Ventura.
Gringaloca
02-09-05, 10:37 PM
Yeah, like someone else said, my Dad was on my list, even when he'd declined in health. At one point, he walked really slowly, hated me having to hold his arm, but had no choice. The same one who'd whup my butt earlier in life, so nothing changed much. Bless his heart.
You are so right about 'our Dad's'. My Dad turned 88 last month. He still gets around/looks great. Swims/bikes everyday...(and up until I took it away from him few years back)...he used to keep a piece of hard rubber pipe in his car -along side the driver's seat. :eek: "just in case I need a lil' help' he said... :) Man..what a pip he is. Still thinks he's 48 years old.
He never had to 'whup my butt' tho'...all he had to do was give me 'the look'. That alone would straighten me out.
Back on topic: Has anyone mentioned....Terry Bradshaw or Jimmy Johnson? Some of these NFL sportscasters seem to be in pretty good shape. :)
Has anyone mentioned....Terry Bradshaw...?
Terry Bradshaw?? :eek:
I can't even imagine the thought. I mean he is such a personable guy and so fun loving. Don't even tell me he'd be looking for a fight!
:P
Gringaloca
02-09-05, 11:05 PM
Terry Bradshaw?? :eek:
I can't even imagine the thought. I mean he is such a personable guy and so fun loving. Don't even tell me he'd be looking for a fight!
:P
Not saying he'd be looking for a fight. But if 'push came to shove', I think he could hold his own.....or maybe not! :D
OTOH, he might throw out some lame-a$$ joke to cool things down.. :D and end up adding fuel to the fire..as he seems to do every Sunday on NFL FOX pre-game.. :eek: Darn...I'll miss TB this summer. He's the main reason I watch the FOX pre-game show. Well...Howie is a "+"... :)
yankees clipper 93
02-09-05, 11:08 PM
Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Dave Visbeck
02-10-05, 12:02 AM
How about those that are closer to 60... George Foreman. On Nov. 5, 1994, Foreman knocked out champion Michael Moorer to win the World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation versions of the heavyweight title. Foreman was 45 years and 10 months old when he won the fight.
Dooley Womack
02-10-05, 02:00 AM
Mike Ditka. Even at 66 with heart problems.
PalmerGA
02-10-05, 07:09 AM
I'd worry more about PalmerGA if i were you...Aw come on Boz.... I'm a lover - not a fighter. ;)
Palmer or his arsenal?You may have a point there, JY. Of course, it's strictly for defensive purposes. :D
cubswin
02-10-05, 07:19 AM
...As for me, my list includes Scott Stevens (who inspired this thread), Michael Chiklis, and Edgar Martinez. I'm sure there are others, but it's late and most have already been mentioned.
Chiklis is not one I would put on the list. Even though I love the tough cop character he now plays, I still think of him as the doughy guy who did a guest appearance as thesuburban hubby in Seinfeld and who did Defending the Caveman for a while on Broadway.
Dooley Womack
02-10-05, 09:54 AM
Chiklis is not one I would put on the list. Even though I love the tough cop character he now plays, I still think of him as the doughy guy who did a guest appearance as thesuburban hubby in Seinfeld and who did Defending the Caveman for a while on Broadway.
He also played Curly of the Three Stooges in a T.V. movie.....and did it pretty convincingly. He was a lot more doughy then as well.
Jersey Yankee
02-10-05, 11:41 AM
Aw come on Boz.... I'm a lover - not a fighter. ;)
You may have a point there, JY. Of course, it's strictly for defensive purposes. :D
Yeah, well last I heard, you love them squirrels, so I'll keep my distance. That and the F-16 parked in your front yard (remember that pic?), I'll sleep better if you're over there, I'm over here. :O :P
Lee Mazzilli
Lou Piniella
RhodyYanksFan
02-10-05, 11:48 AM
How 'bout Mice Tice, coach of the Vikings. That guy is a monster.
Bozidar
02-10-05, 11:55 AM
Lee Mazzillihe dont scare me...
he dont scare me...
:lol: Well, he doesn't scare me either, because he wouldn't hit a girl, but I think he still has some fire in him!
Snatch Catch
02-10-05, 12:06 PM
Lou Piniella
Pinella is a good one for the simple reason that he's the kind of guy that just wouldn't stop coming at you.
Its not that I would fear not being able to beat him due to his strangth or intimidation factor, but instead due to the fact that I know he would just be relentless. Those guys are very tough...
Irabu's Son
02-10-05, 12:35 PM
The Fabulous Moolah
PalmerGA
02-10-05, 04:19 PM
Yeah, well last I heard, you love them squirrels, so I'll keep my distance. A little squirrely are ya JY? :D
That and the F-16 parked in your front yard (remember that pic?), I'll sleep better if you're over there, I'm over here. :O :PSure I remember that pic.... but I traded it in for a Harrier (shorter takeoff distance). Sleep well! ;)
Jersey Yankee
02-10-05, 04:42 PM
Pinella is a good one for the simple reason that he's the kind of guy that just wouldn't stop coming at you.
Its not that I would fear not being able to beat him due to his strangth or intimidation factor, but instead due to the fact that I know he would just be relentless. Those guys are very tough...
So what's Sweet Lou Piniella gonna do? Throw 2B at you or throw some dirt on your feet?
I should mention Hef. One fight and he'd repossess all of my mags and revoke my lockerroom privileges.
So what's Sweet Lou Piniella gonna do? Throw 2B at you or throw some dirt on your feet?
I should mention Hef. One fight and he'd repossess all of my mags and revoke my lockerroom privileges.
I wouldn't want to be in Lou's path... :lol:
http://espn.go.com/media/mlb/2002/0918/photo/a_piniella_i.jpg
Sam2448
02-10-05, 06:35 PM
I second Clemens and Ryan.
Ahnuld!!!
The guy is still ripped.....Although I can't really picture him getting too fired up.
WTrain44
02-10-05, 08:26 PM
Are Bam Bam Bigelow, Tugboat or Studd's former tag-team partner (6'5", ~400 lbs) still around?
I met Bam Bam about 9 years ago while I was still in college. Him and Snuka were in some other wrestling "league" for has beens and up and comings. They came out the bar afterwards. It was Snuka's second visit up there and he still can drink and party like a mad man. I still wouldn't mess with him no matter how old he gets. He pulled an all nighter with my friend up there, drinking, smoking, and doing superflies off the couch before a 7am breakfast. The whole time he's partying and buying everyone shots he's saying stuff like "Its all about love, right brother?"
My first thought for this thread was Eastwood without a doubt. No I am not feeling lucky.
Snatch Catch
02-22-06, 02:12 PM
RhodyYanksFan inspired me to start this one...
You all know what I'm talking about:
We all have at least one friend who has a father that, even at his current age, you would still NEVER even DREAM about messing with. You just know that even if the guy is 50 or 60+ he would still whoop your a$$.
My friends and I always get into debates about the athletes in this category.
My list is as follows:
1) Charles Oakley
2) Charles Oakley
3) Charles Oakley
I honestly believe that Oak would beat the crap out of 99% of the NBA...RIGHT NOW, at 41 years old. One of the strongest players in the league up until the day he retired, coupled with that old man "I'm your father and I'll whoop your a$$ in a heartbeat" demeanor.
This story says it all:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/basketball/nba/2001/playoffs/news/2001/05/16/oakley_hill_ap/
He went up to Hill in the layup lines and smacked him after Hill wouldn't give him the money he was owed from a game of dice.
Now THATS gangsta...
I had to bump this when I saw this bit from the latest Sports Guy article:
The John Shaft Award
This goes to Oakley. One of the networks needs to have a "Coolest guy on the planet" contest because Oakley would absolutely win. You know those "Road House" scenes in which Swayze just stands in the bar, surveying the scene with a thin smile on his face, barely moving a fingernail and meanwhile, 10 drunk guys are brawling a few feet away from him? That's what Oakley is like. You could hire some extras to play gang members at one of these parties, then have them fire blanks at each other 10 feet from Oakley and I'm not even sure he would flinch. The great thing about him: He served as MJ's enforcer in Chicago, and now they're both retired ... and from what I could tell, he's still Jordan's enforcer. Could there be a greater tribute in life to someone's kickassability than Michael Jordan himself deciding, "You know what? I need to make sure he's still on my side. I don't care if we're in our 40s."
Personally, I think Oak could do more. Why couldn't he become the next great action hero? He's got the looks, the size, the swagger ... at the very least, he could mumble through his lines and become the black Steven Seagal. For God's sake, everyone in the league is still afraid of him, personified by the one-sided Tyrone Hill/Oakley and Jeff McInnis/Oakley feuds, as well as the famous story of Oak slapping Barkley hard across the face during a '99 lockout players-only meeting, which became his signature "Here's why you don't mess with Oakley" moment.
Anyway, on Thursday night, I asked one relatively famous current player who knows him, "What makes Oakley more intimidating than everyone else?"
His answer: "There's a lotta tough guys in the league, but Oak don't give a f---."
Well, then. Should there be reality TV cameras following Oak around at all times? Sure, I think so. But what do I know? By the way, we're not done with him yet, either.
ShaneTravis
02-22-06, 02:42 PM
I had to bump this when I saw this bit from the latest Sports Guy article:
That's awesome. I am sorry I missed this thread when it started.
Oakley was without a doubt the guy in the NBA you wanted no part of.
Brings me back. That Knick team was so enjoyable to watch.
RhodyYanksFan
02-22-06, 02:52 PM
Nice throwback! Now I'm trying to remember how I inspired this?
How about Scott Stevens? I was scared for Tie Domi's life when Stevens saw what he did to Niedermeyer in the 2002 playoffs while Stevens was in the box.
Of course Chuck Norris should be on this list as well.
ShaneTravis
02-22-06, 02:58 PM
Nice throwback! Now I'm trying to remember how I inspired this?
How about Scott Stevens? I was scared for Tie Domi's life when Stevens saw what he did to Niedermeyer in the 2002 playoffs while Stevens was in the box.
Of course Chuck Norris should be on this list as well.
You are aware that Chuck Norris put the "laughter" in "manslaughter."
hellonewman
02-22-06, 03:09 PM
Lawrence Taylor.
DaBomber25
02-22-06, 03:37 PM
Jerry Stiller.
JfromJersey
02-22-06, 03:38 PM
It depends on the YOU in the equation.
If YOU are yourself older than 40..or not much of a fighter..or not in good shape..there are plenty of 40+ guys you wouldn't want to tangle with.
You are aware that Chuck Norris put the "laughter" in "manslaughter."
That's pretty damn funny.
ShaneTravis
02-22-06, 03:47 PM
That's pretty damn funny.
I forgot which poster I have to thank for this. http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/index.html
But I have read it several times.
And be careful...
Chuck Norris does not sleep. He waits.
NYYBombshell
02-22-06, 04:00 PM
Jack Bauer.
The guy could kill you by saying "You're dead".
Older=40+?:mad:
wth? :mad:
RhodyYanksFan
02-22-06, 04:03 PM
Jack Bauer.
The guy could kill you by saying "You're dead".
Is he 40?
I think I'll be scared of Lou if we keep making threads like this.
(AP)Mild Mannered Local Man Arrested
A local man, Lou Tifoso, was arrested at the pharmacy he works at yesterday, when co-workers became fearful for their lives after Mr. Tifoso went on what is described as a rampage. "I was frightened out of my wits", said co-worker Dee Cupz. "I've almost never seen him act like that--he's usually a pretty calm guy. He was on his computer, when he suddenly screamed "Old this" and began beating it with his fists. We called the cops, of course. He hasn't done anything like that since October 2001".
RhodyYanksFan
02-22-06, 04:19 PM
(AP)Mild Mannered Local Man Arrested
A local man, Lou Tifoso, was arrested at the pharmacy he works at yesterday, when co-workers became fearful for their lives after Mr. Tifoso went on what is described as a rampage. "I was frightened out of my wits", said co-worker Dee Cupz. "I've almost never seen him act like that--he's usually a pretty calm guy. He was on his computer, when he suddenly screamed "Old this" and began beating it with his fists. We called the cops, of course. He hasn't done anything like that since October 2001".
:lol:
This made you more angry then October 2004?? :wtf:
NYYBombshell
02-22-06, 04:21 PM
(AP)Mild Mannered Local Man Arrested
A local man, Lou Tifoso, was arrested at the pharmacy he works at yesterday, when co-workers became fearful for their lives after Mr. Tifoso went on what is described as a rampage. "I was frightened out of my wits", said co-worker Dee Cupz. "I've almost never seen him act like that--he's usually a pretty calm guy. He was on his computer, when he suddenly screamed "Old this" and began beating it with his fists. We called the cops, of course. He hasn't done anything like that since October 2001".
You mean November 2001, right?
RhodeyYankee2638
02-22-06, 04:21 PM
I'd be afraid to fight 52 year old Jackie Chan
You mean November 2001, right?
oops:o
Bozidar
02-22-06, 04:26 PM
You are aware that Chuck Norris put the "laughter" in "manslaughter."Technically speaking if Chuck Norris killed you with a roundhouse kick, it would NOT be considered murder -- the power of his roundhouse kicks is widely believed to be an act of god.
ShaneTravis
02-22-06, 04:30 PM
Technically speaking if Chuck Norris killed you with a roundhouse kick, it would NOT be considered murder -- the power of his roundhouse kicks is widely believed to be an act of god.
:lol: :lol:
For your sake I hope you genuflect whenever mentioning the name Norris.
Bozidar
02-22-06, 04:32 PM
4 out of 5 doctors do NOT recommend Chuck Norris as a cure for what ails you. In a related story, 80% of doctors die unneccessarily brutal and painful deaths.
RhodyYanksFan
02-22-06, 04:34 PM
:lol: :lol:
For your sake I hope you genuflect whenever mentioning the name Norris.
Moochie Norris? He could probably beat me up using his magic afro powers.
4 out of 5 doctors do NOT recommend Chuck Norris as a cure for what ails you. In a related story, 80% of doctors die unneccessarily brutal and painful deaths.
:roflmao: That is the best one yet!
I think I swallowed my dentures
co-worker Dee Cupz.
Apparently Lou works with pornstars.
Damn straight....
Lotta Topps counts all the pills while clapping her hands...:)
RhodyYanksFan
02-22-06, 04:56 PM
Apparently Lou works with pornstars.
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Jersey Yankee
02-22-06, 05:21 PM
This June 30th, y'all can add Mike Tyson to the list. He may be rusty, but I'd still wear ear protection.
I'll add George Foreman to the list.
Chuck Norris, for sure. Not Jackie Chan or Jet Li though, I have heard them both say in interviews that at this point in their lives they are not even close to the level of fighters they were when they were in their teens.
I wouldnt mess with Nolan Ryan either, he would like pick up a glass and hurl it at me and it would break in mid air and the glass shards would come at me like supersonic lightning bolts.
Panamaniac42
02-22-06, 06:00 PM
Snatch you're right on with Oak...I love that nasty motherf'er.
To be noted is that Mike Tyson will be turning 40 this June 30th. Maybe he has mellowed some and has lost his ring acumen, but he would be one of my top guys. He would wreck sh*t on a street level.
Ken Shamrock is 42, he'd be up there as well.
Not that I expect to ever find myself in a fight with any guy -
Harrison Ford, Sean Penn and Russell Crowe
They've had enough practice in movies to make me wonder!
texasyankee
02-22-06, 09:14 PM
My Dad. He scares the hell outta me.
Jersey Yankee
02-23-06, 02:04 AM
Albert Belle turns 40 on August 25th. Did you folks see his mug shot? :eek:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/belleal01.shtml
Arod for President
02-23-06, 08:38 AM
Oak said something the other night that cracked me up. He was talking about the black community beginning to dominate in all professional sports. He went on to say "Find a way to heat up a hocky rink and we'll take over that sport too."
I love this guy.
Yankee Bulldawg
02-23-06, 08:53 AM
what about Charles Barkley?
Snatch Catch
02-23-06, 09:06 AM
what about Charles Barkley?
Oak pimp slapped him in front of many men when Barkley was still "tough."
DontHateOnNumber2
02-23-06, 09:20 AM
If Oakley did that then he's retarded. That's just what I'd like to call "ghetto." Oh well, I guess Hill is too. I wouldn't mess with Jackie Chan or Randy Johnson. Apparently I won't ask Kenny Rogers (LHP not gambler) for a picture either.
Snatch Catch
02-23-06, 09:22 AM
If Oakley did that then he's retarded. That's just what I'd like to call "ghetto."
Huh? :dunno:
DontHateOnNumber2
02-23-06, 09:41 AM
Huh? :dunno:
I mean that Oakley is a millionaire right? So why would we go around picking fights with guys and putting down big money on dice games? Shouldn't he be investing that money in a mutual fund or something. Then again Social Security is right around the corner. :P
RhodyYanksFan
02-23-06, 09:52 AM
I mean that Oakley is a millionaire right? So why would we go around picking fights with guys and putting down big money on dice games? Shouldn't he be investing that money in a mutual fund or something. Then again Social Security is right around the corner. :P
I used to go to Oakley's car wash on Central Ave. in Yonkers.
Snatch Catch
02-23-06, 11:17 AM
I mean that Oakley is a millionaire right? So why would we go around picking fights with guys and putting down big money on dice games? Shouldn't he be investing that money in a mutual fund or something. Then again Social Security is right around the corner. :P
He wasn't picking fights in any of the scenarios. He supposedly slapped Barkley because he wasn't being at all agreeable to signing a reasonable deal and ending the lockout.
Tyrone Hill got jacked in the layup line for openly refusing to pay the couple of thousand dollars that he owed Oak.
ShaneTravis
02-23-06, 11:21 AM
I used to go to Oakley's car wash on Central Ave. in Yonkers.
Did they wash it or did Oak just scare the dirt off?
After December 27th of this year, Bill Goldberg.
Snatch Catch
02-23-06, 11:31 AM
Did they wash it or did Oak just scare the dirt off?
I'm beginning to think that Oak is next in line for the Vin Diesel / Chuck Norris / Jack Bauer treatment...
:lol:
ShaneTravis
02-23-06, 11:34 AM
I'm beginning to think that Oak is next in line for the Vin Diesel / Chuck Norris / Jack Bauer treatment...
:lol:
It's infected me. I am pretty much lost.
The only way I find inner comfort is asking myself "what would Chuck Norris do?"
I'm beginning to think that Oak is next in line for the Vin Diesel / Chuck Norris / Jack Bauer treatment...
:lol:
Vin Diesel is in the same category as the other 2?
Jersey Yankee
02-23-06, 11:42 AM
If Oakley did that then he's retarded. That's just what I'd like to call "ghetto." Oh well, I guess Hill is too. I wouldn't mess with Jackie Chan or Randy Johnson. Apparently I won't ask Kenny Rogers (LHP not gambler) for a picture either.
If you asked Kenny "walkoff walk, 1999 NLCS" Rogers for a picture, he'd make sure that it's on the 11 o'clock news.
IDIOT PICTURES BASHES INNOCENT YANKEE FAN
As to Charles Oakley or "Sir" Charles Barkley, I prefer not to pick fights w/guys who are between 6'5" and 6'9" and around 240 lbs. Dunno why, just a strange habit.
Snatch Catch
02-23-06, 11:48 AM
Vin Diesel is in the same category as the other 2?
Vin Diesel was the original, if I'm not mistaken...
RhodyYanksFan
02-23-06, 11:54 AM
Vin Diesel is in the same category as the other 2?
:lol: not even close. Mr. T is close, but not up there.
Vin Diesel was the original, if I'm not mistaken...
Ok, the original what? I think I missed something.
I just don't think of Vin Diesel as tough. :dunno:
Snatch Catch
02-23-06, 11:55 AM
:lol: not even close. Mr. T is close, but not up there.
No, I think Vin Diesel was the first one to receive the "godly" treatment with one of those lists.
RhodyYanksFan
02-23-06, 12:01 PM
No, I think Vin Diesel was the first one to receive the "godly" treatment with one of those lists.
For once the sequels were better. Vin Diesel is a horrible actor and isn't deserving of such humorous facts.
Snatch Catch
02-23-06, 12:25 PM
For once the sequels were better. Vin Diesel is a horrible actor and isn't deserving of such humorous facts.
That was the point! That's why Chuck Norris was chosen, too!
Someone had it in their sig a while ago- I think it may have been Kulish- it said "Vin Diesel wipes with 40-grit sandpaper."
RhodyYanksFan
02-23-06, 12:33 PM
That was the point! That's why Chuck Norris was chosen, too!
Someone had it in their sig a while ago- I think it may have been Kulish- it said "Vin Diesel wipes with 40-grit sandpaper."
I know...he's still not as "cool" as Chuck Norris.
1TonHumanHamsterWheel
02-23-06, 05:53 PM
Why is it that when I first saw this thread (long before I read it), I immediately thought of Chuck Norris?
He's a favorite among my office mates in the math department... probably because he can divide by zero.
Jersey Yankee
02-23-06, 06:49 PM
:lol: not even close. Mr. T is close, but not up there.
Ah pity the fool that says this to his face.
I'm sure he can put that big jewelry-filled necklace somewhere interesting if you'd like.
thecaptain
02-24-06, 10:58 AM
Jim Brown..... :D not like i would want to fight Chuck Norris
NewEraYanks2527
02-24-06, 11:14 AM
I think Ditka could kick some ass, imagine the Chuck Norris fans debating the Ditka guys from SNL! Oh man that would be good.
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