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Remembering Chucky Mullins
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:02 pm
In response to the "Favorite SEC player of all time" thread, I would like to point out 2 of my favorite SEC players: Chucky Mullins of Ole Miss, and Brad Gaines of Vanderbilt. I made a separate thread because today is the anniversary of Chuckys death. He passed away in 1991 after an accident in a 1989 game against Vandy left him a quadriplegic.
If you do not know the story of Chucky and Brad, I urge you all to watch the video linked below. It's a story that hits you right in the heart. And a good reminder that, even though as fans we may hate/dislike each other, in the end it is only a game. And these two men knew that.
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RIP Chucky
If you do not know the story of Chucky and Brad, I urge you all to watch the video linked below. It's a story that hits you right in the heart. And a good reminder that, even though as fans we may hate/dislike each other, in the end it is only a game. And these two men knew that.
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RIP Chucky
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Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:03 pm to bamaboy87
Yeah that's a hard video to watch.
Watch the documentary "Undefeated" The Story of Chucky Mullins.
Watch the documentary "Undefeated" The Story of Chucky Mullins.
This post was edited on 5/6/12 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:04 pm to bamaboy87
Well said.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:14 pm to bamaboy87
I got the chance to meet and shake Chuckys hand back in 90 at an OM and Memphis (I think) game. Hard to believe it's been over 20 years.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:23 pm to bamaboy87
Damn....that's some sad stuff.
I can't even imagine the kind of guilt that guy must have felt. I doubt that's something you ever get past.
I can't even imagine the kind of guilt that guy must have felt. I doubt that's something you ever get past.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:25 pm to Robot Santa
I don't know if they still have it or not, but Ole Miss kept one locker in the locker room for Chucky. It had his jersey, etc in it. But that was in Starnes Center before we built our IPF.
I just wonder if they still have it in there.
I just wonder if they still have it in there.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:28 pm to RebelNutt48
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:38 pm to bamaboy87
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:45 pm to bamaboy87
I always bawl when I see that story. Enough can't be said for the tragedy and the ensuing sportsmanship and humanity that followed.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 12:50 pm to bamaboy87
Awesome video, good thread
Posted on 5/6/12 at 10:16 pm to Wishnitwas1998
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Awesome video, good thread
This.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 10:52 pm to InThroughTheOutDore
Thanks for bumping this back up. I'd love for more people to see the video and know this incredible story.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 11:08 pm to bamaboy87
I was at the game when Mullins got hit and was paralyzed. It was very sobering.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 11:10 pm to bamaboy87
Jason Jones is this year's winner
Posted on 5/6/12 at 11:14 pm to RebelExpress38
They retired Chucks # in 2006 didn't they? Don't the winners wear a patch now or something?
Posted on 5/6/12 at 11:16 pm to bamaboy87
Posted on 5/6/12 at 11:24 pm to RebelExpress38
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RebelExpress38
The guy on the right holding up the jersey is my roomate.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 11:26 pm to bamaboy87
that's correct, but they decided to go back to the jersey last season, which was the right move, imo.
Posted on 5/6/12 at 11:30 pm to OBReb6
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OBReb6
he's a good man
Posted on 5/6/12 at 11:34 pm to RebelExpress38
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but they decided to go back to the jersey last season,
Oh they did? Didn't know that. I think it's a better tribute to Chucky than just a patch. #38 will always be on that field with or without someone else wearing it
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