RIP

by blue gonz on Aug 12, 2011 5:31 PM EDT

Don Chandler, kicker, punter. In '65 roomed with another rookie, Sam Huff. Huff, a small lineman (6' i"

230), never thought he'd make it in the pros. Chandler was discouraged as well. They fled camp, but were intercepted at the train station by OC, Vinnie Lombardi, who persuaded them to return. DC Tom Landry chose Huff to play MLB in the new 4-3 D and Huff wound up in the HOF. Allie Sherman later stripped the Giants D in trades, Including Huff to Washington. Chandler said he wouldn't play for Sherman. He was snapped up by Lombardi in a trade to Green Bay. Later Huff came out of retirement to play/coach for Lombardi in Washington.

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George!

Nice to hear from you. Haven’t seen you around the threads in a while and I worried about you. BTW, I should have found a way to work Chandler into a notebook.

by Ed Valentine on Aug 12, 2011 6:07 PM EDT reply actions

I'm more a BBV eavesdropper than participant these days.

So many people commenting that by the time I get to reading, whatever I might have said has already been said. No need to worry. I’m doing fine. Caught a trout this AM, ate it for dinner.

by blue gonz on Aug 12, 2011 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

Well

That’s all good. Drop me a line if you are in upstate NY.

by Ed Valentine on Aug 12, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey Gonz

A Giant has gone
Many friends he left behind
Call this our last cheer

It takes great work and thinking to keep from doing work.

by tito (eight and oh) on Aug 12, 2011 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

RIP

way before my time, but rest in piece nonetheless.

Get Better, Not Bitter.

by BigBlueIntervention on Aug 12, 2011 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

And to think he and Huff almost quit...

When I hear about the death of a Giant, even a fella I never heard of, I feel like a family member has been lost.

I have three kids and have been told that the Giants are my fourth kid. RIP Don Chandler.

I will be at the season opener NYG @ WAS with a few friends. If you are going and feel like looking up a fellow BBVer and having some fun, let me know.

by tommy d. on Aug 12, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

blue where have you gonz !?

Sorry.

I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.

Sex is like math. Add the bed, Subtract the clothes, divide the legs ... And pray to god you don't multiply!!

by Troy O on Aug 12, 2011 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

Nice to come back to something that matters during a week of drama

"That's mostly fans who say that kind of stuff and they really don't understand the process. We have good players on the team. We're not looking to go out and make every sexy splash that can be made. We make solid football decisions. That's been happening for a long time," Reese said

by trueblue63 on Aug 13, 2011 8:49 AM EDT reply actions

Thank you for sharing

"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next."

by Larry Soprano on Aug 13, 2011 9:57 AM EDT reply actions

Nice comment Gonz

and I’m in the same boat with you. The folks on this site are quick with a lot
of football knowledge. So I just sit back and read. Fresh trout is mighty good
although I’m partial to crappie and beer.

by Jolly on Aug 13, 2011 11:04 AM EDT reply actions

wait...did someone just mention trout?!?!

way off topic but what’s your go-to setup for that?

Steve Smith is the Judas Iscariot of NYG Football
we've replaced waaayyy better players than him
they can't stop us
SMASHMOUT

by Shaunthegiant on Aug 13, 2011 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I troll

light action rod, six lb test line, 3 way swivel, six oz. wght, Williams wabler or Sutton silver spoon. I go down about sixty feet this time of year. (lake is 400 ft at deepest point.) Won’t be going out much more this summer (or at all if my wife has her way.). It’s 120 steps down to my dock and I need another ankle operation. I’ll get it when I’m in flat Florida.

by blue gonz on Aug 13, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

you do the bass fishing in Florida?

if you’re into the largemouth, there are some serious beasts, I go down twice a year.

"The nerve of certain youngins running their mouth.
Until [the Eagles] win something major, I don't want to hear it."
-the Facebook mayor of East Rutherford

by pataroons on Aug 15, 2011 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Nah,

I only fish Keuka, the lake I live on.

by blue gonz on Aug 15, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Good to see you Blue

even if it’s because of a sad occasion. We (I at least) miss your Giant History insights

Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden

by Willgfass on Aug 13, 2011 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

RIP

Steve Smith is the Judas Iscariot of NYG Football
we've replaced waaayyy better players than him
they can't stop us
SMASHMOUT

by Shaunthegiant on Aug 13, 2011 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

Blue Gonz

haven’t seen your name on here in forever.

good post,
RIP

"The nerve of certain youngins running their mouth.
Until [the Eagles] win something major, I don't want to hear it."
-the Facebook mayor of East Rutherford

by pataroons on Aug 15, 2011 12:55 AM EDT reply actions