GUHoya07
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Post by GUHoya07 on Mar 31, 2005 21:23:51 GMT -5
Something to honor the Greatest athlete in Georgetown's History, Al Blozis. There must be some prominently located monument to honor this man. I have no doubt that there would be plenty of people willing to donate the money for something because this is not simply an option, it is a necessity. There should really be a statue by the entrance to the facility or something like that. For those who aren't that familar with Al Blozis, please read the following article. www.thehoya.com/sports/80th/sports1.htm |
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TBird41
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 1, 2005 1:10:15 GMT -5
That would be nice. And his obituary from the Hoya should be on the statue as well.
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DFW HOYA
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Post by DFW HOYA on Apr 1, 2005 7:54:26 GMT -5
Absolutely! Thanks for bringing this on the board.
A life-size (6-6) statue of Blozis would be a great addition.
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SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Apr 1, 2005 14:38:22 GMT -5
The naming rights have been secured to the stadium, but they haven't said who it will be named after, right? wonder who it is?
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david
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Post by david on Apr 3, 2005 0:41:54 GMT -5
is there currently any statue, plaque or other kind of memorial for him on the campus?
it is a great idea .. they should incorporate that into their designs.
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GUHoya07
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Post by GUHoya07 on Apr 3, 2005 0:45:05 GMT -5
is there currently any statue, plaque or other kind of memorial for him on the campus? it is a great idea .. they should incorporate that into their designs. Not that I am aware of or have ever seen, and I think I've seen just about everything related to athletics on campus. It's truly sad and an embarrassment that there is nothing, but this is a chance to correct that. How incredible would Blozis Stadium with a life size statue of the legend by the main entrance be? |
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FormerHoya
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Post by FormerHoya on Apr 4, 2005 9:26:56 GMT -5
There used to be an enormous picture of him with an explanation of a few of his accomplishments in one of the stairwells to the coaches offices in McDonough. No idea about the present situation.
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hoyahoyasaxa
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Post by hoyahoyasaxa on Apr 4, 2005 9:30:48 GMT -5
It was still there two years ago. I agree, though, that a statue of him outside the football stadium would be awesome.
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Joe Hoya
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Post by Joe Hoya on Apr 4, 2005 9:34:51 GMT -5
There used to be an enormous picture of him with an explanation of a few of his accomplishments in one of the stairwells to the coaches offices in McDonough. No idea about the present situation. I'm fairly certain that it's still there. |
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GUHoya07
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Post by GUHoya07 on Apr 4, 2005 12:45:10 GMT -5
That's typical Georgetown though. The only thing they have commemorating the greatest athlete in Georgetown History is a picture and explanation in a stairwell leading to coaches offices.
There should be something that the general Georgetown community can see and learn about, not just something in a place where pretty much everyone should already know about him.
Statue outside Blozis Stadium.
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hoyahoyasaxa
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Post by hoyahoyasaxa on Apr 6, 2005 8:24:58 GMT -5
That's typical Georgetown though. The only thing they have commemorating the greatest athlete in Georgetown History is a picture and explanation in a stairwell leading to coaches offices. There should be something that the general Georgetown community can see and learn about, not just something in a place where pretty much everyone should already know about him. Statue outside Blozis Stadium. Well, then. Lead the campaign! |
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Post by HoyaFanatic on Apr 6, 2005 18:28:27 GMT -5
You guys arent serious are you? If there is going to be a statue, it has to be of the greatest of them all, Bob Benson... hehe...
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david
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Post by david on Apr 6, 2005 22:03:35 GMT -5
i saw on the hoya saxa football site they will be having a special thing about al blozis fairly soon. anyone know anything about that? and i posted this on another thread and this is off topic, but does anyone know where i can get some hoya football shirts and other apparel?
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SFHoya99
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Post by SFHoya99 on Apr 19, 2005 19:09:12 GMT -5
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