We remember Ken Stabler (1945-2015)

We remember Ken Stabler a great quarterback who was born in Alabama on this day in 1945.  He died in 2015.
   
After Alabama, Stabler was drafted by the Raiders in the second round, No. 52 overall, in the 1968 NFL draft.   He threw for 27,938 yards during his 15-year career in the NFL, compiling a 96-49-1 record as a starting QB.

Stabler played for the Raiders from 1970-79, was the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1974 and earned Pro Bowl honors four times.

He led Oakland to victory in Super Bowl XL in January 1977.

I remember that he beat the Colts on his way to that Super Bowl victory.  Great quarterback.

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We remember Clara Barton (1821-1912)

We remember Clara Barton who was born in Massachusetts on this day in 1821.  She died in 1912.

During her travels to Europe, she saw the work of the Swiss Red Cross over there.  She was inspired to start the organization in the US.

On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton and others started the branch in Washington DC.

We remember a great humanitarian and organization.

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December 2012: Let's talk a little tango with Georgina & Oscar

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Let's talk a little tango with Georgina & Oscar 11/29 by Silvio Canto Jr | Current Events Podcasts:

Guests: Leslie Eastman joined me for a chat with Georgina Vargas and Oscar Mandagaran. They are a lovely tango couple from Argentina:

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