ThunderBolt Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 04:39 PM) 6 months ago is a long time for an old dude. 61, ain't exactly old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Wow. RIP Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I honestly still can't believe this... Shocked.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonbluess Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Chicago lost a great one today. RIP buddy. We'll miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 This is hitting me harder than I thought. My grandfather (and uncle) shared some great stories about the bulls in the 60's and 70's. He always said you couldn't find anyone play harder than Stormin' Norman. He and Sloan were the best defensive backcourt in any era. I had the chance of actually meeting Norm back in 2003 downtown in Chicago. Really nice guy. I'll even admit, I cried alittle when I found out on CTL. I hope Derrick Rose has even half of Norm's defense and "intesitay" not to mention Norm's high basketball IQ, which was ridiculous. He'll be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 God rest your soul Stormin' Norman. I listened to the Bulls on WIND radio when it was Norm, Sloan. Bob Love, Chet Walker, Tom Boerwinkle and Coach Dick Motta. Could never make it past the Lakers in the playoffs but some great teams. Enjoyed Norm on Comcast, his personality shined through kind of like a Bill Cosby type style who loved his music and basketball. Norm you will definitely be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Sloan and Van Lier were a hell of a back court. I remember coaches telling us to watch them and do what they did. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 ESPN Radio is now saying Red Kerr died as well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Oh my god, what a horrible day for Chicago Sports legends. RIP to both. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-2...,0,595890.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 horrible day...wow loved both guys...so different, yet so similar in their passion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Town Sox Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I know Red has backed down alot from the booth this year....but can you honestly imagine watching a Bulls telecast without these 2 names being said. Everytime I think pre or postgame....I just hear the name Norm Van Lier. Everytime I watch the game...I just hear the name Red Kerr Unbelievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Chi Town Sox @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 11:45 PM) I know Red has backed down alot from the booth this year....but can you honestly imagine watching a Bulls telecast without these 2 names being said. Everytime I think pre or postgame....I just hear the name Norm Van Lier. Everytime I watch the game...I just hear the name Red Kerr Unbelievable And let this be a lesson to those who continually bash Hawk for his long-winded/homerism. You NEVER EVER know what you have until it's gone. Very sad day indeed. Edited February 27, 2009 by Jordan4life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Feb 27, 2009 -> 12:15 AM) And let this be a lesson to those who continually bash Hawk for his long-winded/homerism. You NEVER EVER know what you have until it's gone. Very sad day indeed. Very true, well put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 This only infuriates my hate for Jerry Reinsdorf. They man not only didn't get Norm an invitation to Red Kerr's ceremony (which devested him) but he didn't even get his number retired from all these years. Jerry has always been a jerk to the media, but he's been downright despicable to the Bulls organization as a whole for many years now. Hell, even waiting THAT long for commemorate Johnny Red Kerr for what he's done for 40+ years for us was just downright stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Wow. RIP to both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 A co-worker of mine, Satish, just told me a pretty cool story about Van Lier: Back in the mid 90's, Satish had a job downtown. While at lunch one day, he saw a sign "donate money to United Way and get an autograph from Norm Van Lier". So Satish donated some money, and when it was his turn in line to get an autograph, this was the convo: Van Lier: "Who am I signing this to?" Satish: "To Satish" VL: "Sa what? What does that mean in your country?" Satish: "Smooth, Common" VL: "Smooth! I'm gonna sign it to Smooth!" The autograph said "To Smooth, from the Storm" Satish only had a 1 minute convo with Van Lier, and he said he was just the nicest guy. I heard the same thing on the Score this morning. RIP Van Lier, you will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 RIP, Norm. You were one of the originals in Chicago media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I heard a great thing on ESPN 1000 this morning. Norm Van Lier was Charles Barkley on TNT before Charles Barkley on TNT. RIP Stormin' Norman...all of Chicago will miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Feb 27, 2009 -> 10:45 AM) I heard a great thing on ESPN 1000 this morning. Norm Van Lier was Charles Barkley on TNT before Charles Barkley on TNT. RIP Stormin' Norman...all of Chicago will miss you. I thought of that same thing last night, Norm was really the original Charles Barkley in terms of basketball commentary, and as much as I love what Sir Charles does on TNT, it's not an original thing because Norm started it. As I mentioned in the Red thread and as somebody mentioned in this thread earlier, I just can't imagine Chicago basketball without Red and Stormin', it will never be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Unreal that him and Kerr passed away within hours of each other; RIP to both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Was a cause of death ever released? I looked, but couldn't find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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