Gaedel Bizzaro On The Rocks(merged threads)

LeGrandOrange · 11-13-2002, 07:12 AM

http://espn.go.com/minorlh/news/2002/1112/1460103.html

The Indianapolis Ice is trying to sign Manute Bol to a contract. Yes, all 7'7" inches of him.
Is it that bad for the Ice in the CHL?
I must say, this is probably the most assinine stunt I've ever seen...

SmedIndy · 11-13-2002, 08:58 AM

I worked for the Ice as the official scorer and still help when I can This is GREAT!

Minor league hockey is all about the sizzle - this is just a fun way to draw people to the park - just like minor league baseball does wacky things as well.

Lay off these guys - I know the front office all personally.

JamesI · 11-13-2002, 09:34 AM

Why not... If he can do it and not get split in half it coud be fun.

sweaver · 11-13-2002, 09:39 AM

Somehow, it's hard to conjure up an image of Bol on skates.

LeGrandOrange · 11-13-2002, 10:11 AM

I'm having this image of him being called for high-sticking just by being on the ice...there is no way they can make a stick that big or no way that Manute can bend that much. I mean, I only expect him out there for a few seconds, but I think he's still going to get whistled...

And if Indianapolis wanted to pull a stunt like that, couldn't they have just gotten some 60 year old hockey player or a midget to put on skates?

tortured angel · 11-13-2002, 10:14 AM

Maybe he's auditioning for Big Bird in Sesame Street On Ice.

SmedIndy · 11-13-2002, 10:55 AM

LGO - He's not going to play. He will dress, but not play, and the CHL won't count this against the player limit.

A few years ago, with Gordie Howe's help, the Ice and the CHL gave a 25-year old with Muscular Dystrophy the chance to play goalie in a pro hockey game. He started in goal, and faced one shot from Chris George of the Huntsville Channel Cats, and he stopped the shot.

This is different, but there's precidence to allow a non-player to "sign" a contract and suit up.

moose · 11-13-2002, 11:45 AM

for some reason, the thought of manute bol on skates made the muppet show theme run through my head

gyb13 · 11-13-2002, 02:58 PM

the article also says that he beat refrigerator perry in celebrity boxing... at least he's doing all these things for a good cause

Ytown Tribe fan · 11-13-2002, 07:20 PM

...but the Fridge would make a good goalie, if he put on more weight.

I wonder -- is there a size limit for goalies? Seems to me you could find a guy who's about 5 feet wide with really long legs and arms and park his butt in front of the goal.

Maybe Bol could simply stretch out in front of the goal and block everything that came his way with his long arms and legs.

Max Power · 11-13-2002, 11:14 PM

http://www.startribune.com/stories/1330/3428574.html

Manute's last stop before direct to video porn............back to cleaner thoughts:

If Rizzuto was just a tall midget, maybe Randy Johnson is just a small giant?

Probably lost the younger set with that one...........

Anyone know where I was coming from?

WiredTiger · 11-14-2002, 08:19 AM

It's kind of sad actually. He seems to be in deep financial trouble and probably would do anything for money. He's had a avery interesting life. maybe the Rockets can hire him to work with Yao Ming.

KCBOOMER · 11-14-2002, 09:21 AM

When you read the article you really develop a compassion for this man who has spent a small fortune trying to help his family in Sudan.

pathogan · 11-14-2002, 10:30 AM

...who spent an awful lot trying to help his country which is locked in a never ending civil war.he deserves so much better...

11-13-2002, 07:12 AM	#1
LeGrandOrange Membership Suspended 4/11/04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,783	Further Embarrassment to the Hoosier State http://espn.go.com/minorlh/news/2002/1112/1460103.html The Indianapolis Ice is trying to sign Manute Bol to a contract. Yes, all 7'7" inches of him. Is it that bad for the Ice in the CHL? I must say, this is probably the most assinine stunt I've ever seen...

11-13-2002, 02:58 PM	#9
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	the article also says that he beat refrigerator perry in celebrity boxing... at least he's doing all these things for a good cause __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

11-13-2002, 11:14 PM	#11
Max Power NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: May 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 5,548	Gaedel Bizzaro On The Rocks http://www.startribune.com/stories/1330/3428574.html Manute's last stop before direct to video porn............back to cleaner thoughts: If Rizzuto was just a tall midget, maybe Randy Johnson is just a small giant? Probably lost the younger set with that one........... Anyone know where I was coming from? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator "They come and they go, Hobbs. They come and they go." That's why there's NetShrine.com

11-14-2002, 09:21 AM	#13
KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	When you read the article you really develop a compassion for this man who has spent a small fortune trying to help his family in Sudan. __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

11-14-2002, 10:30 AM	#14
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	A nice man ...who spent an awful lot trying to help his country which is locked in a never ending civil war.he deserves so much better...

11-13-2002, 08:58 AM	#2
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	I worked for the Ice as the official scorer and still help when I can This is GREAT! Minor league hockey is all about the sizzle - this is just a fun way to draw people to the park - just like minor league baseball does wacky things as well. Lay off these guys - I know the front office all personally.

11-13-2002, 09:34 AM	#3
JamesI Netshrine Vacuum Cleaner Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Potsdam, N.Y. Posts: 3,723	Why not... If he can do it and not get split in half it coud be fun.

11-13-2002, 09:39 AM	#4
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Somehow, it's hard to conjure up an image of Bol on skates.

11-13-2002, 10:11 AM	#5
LeGrandOrange Membership Suspended 4/11/04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,783	I'm having this image of him being called for high-sticking just by being on the ice...there is no way they can make a stick that big or no way that Manute can bend that much. I mean, I only expect him out there for a few seconds, but I think he's still going to get whistled... And if Indianapolis wanted to pull a stunt like that, couldn't they have just gotten some 60 year old hockey player or a midget to put on skates?

11-13-2002, 10:14 AM	#6
tortured angel Guest Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: middle east Posts: 573	Maybe he's auditioning for Big Bird in Sesame Street On Ice.

11-13-2002, 10:55 AM	#7
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	LGO - He's not going to play. He will dress, but not play, and the CHL won't count this against the player limit. A few years ago, with Gordie Howe's help, the Ice and the CHL gave a 25-year old with Muscular Dystrophy the chance to play goalie in a pro hockey game. He started in goal, and faced one shot from Chris George of the Huntsville Channel Cats, and he stopped the shot. This is different, but there's precidence to allow a non-player to "sign" a contract and suit up.

11-13-2002, 11:45 AM	#8
moose Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Socs Posts: 3,400	for some reason, the thought of manute bol on skates made the muppet show theme run through my head

11-13-2002, 07:20 PM	#10
Ytown Tribe fan Guest Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scrappers territory Posts: 2,515	...but the Fridge would make a good goalie, if he put on more weight. I wonder -- is there a size limit for goalies? Seems to me you could find a guy who's about 5 feet wide with really long legs and arms and park his butt in front of the goal. Maybe Bol could simply stretch out in front of the goal and block everything that came his way with his long arms and legs.

11-14-2002, 08:19 AM	#12
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	It's kind of sad actually. He seems to be in deep financial trouble and probably would do anything for money. He's had a avery interesting life. maybe the Rockets can hire him to work with Yao Ming.

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