Pres./GM of MLS Champion LA Galaxy Dies on Plane Trip Home From Champions Cup - The Orange Mane

epicSocialism4tw · 03-09-2006, 11:07 PM

Galaxy prez and GM dies aboard plane returning homeAssociated Press

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Doug Hamilton, president and general manager of the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy, died Thursday after an apparent heart attack while flying back from the team's CONCACAF Champions Cup match in Costa Rica.

A two-time Major League Soccer Executive of the Year, Hamilton died aboard a TACA airlines flight after it left San Jose airport Thursday evening, TACA spokeswoman said Sofia Valverde said.

"He appeared to have symptoms similar to a heart attack," Valverde said. She said the crew tried to resuscitate him before the pilot returned the plane to San Jose.

Hamilton, 44, was returning to the United States after the Galaxy played Saprissa of Costa Rica during the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal Wednesday.

Hamilton joined the Galaxy four seasons ago after spending two years as executive vice president and GM of the Miami Fusion.

He previously worked for adidas America for six years. He graduated from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Hamilton is survived by his wife, Paige, and a 5-year-old son.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...361179&cc=5901

SoCalBronco · 03-09-2006, 11:13 PM

Kaylore · 03-09-2006, 11:53 PM

That's too bad. God bless his family.

Crushaholic · 03-09-2006, 11:55 PM

I don't follow soccer, but I still give my condolences to the family. He left behind a 5-year old son. That's tragic...

watermock · 03-10-2006, 12:08 AM

It's Brians fault.

Seirously, my condolences. my brother flies all the time and icing is a big concern. I always worry. He's a fine pilot tho. Icing is a big issue. I don't know what happened here, but that's reality and his family has my sympathy.

watermock · 03-10-2006, 05:11 AM

Is it my imagination or are people dropping like flies lately? Doesn't seem like by 3's but 30's.

03-09-2006, 11:07 PM	#1
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	Pres./GM of MLS Champion LA Galaxy Dies on Plane Trip Home From Champions Cup Galaxy prez and GM dies aboard plane returning homeAssociated Press SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Doug Hamilton, president and general manager of the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy, died Thursday after an apparent heart attack while flying back from the team's CONCACAF Champions Cup match in Costa Rica. A two-time Major League Soccer Executive of the Year, Hamilton died aboard a TACA airlines flight after it left San Jose airport Thursday evening, TACA spokeswoman said Sofia Valverde said. "He appeared to have symptoms similar to a heart attack," Valverde said. She said the crew tried to resuscitate him before the pilot returned the plane to San Jose. Hamilton, 44, was returning to the United States after the Galaxy played Saprissa of Costa Rica during the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal Wednesday. Hamilton joined the Galaxy four seasons ago after spending two years as executive vice president and GM of the Miami Fusion. He previously worked for adidas America for six years. He graduated from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Hamilton is survived by his wife, Paige, and a 5-year-old son. http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...361179&cc=5901

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03-09-2006, 11:53 PM	#3
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,076 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	That's too bad. God bless his family.

03-09-2006, 11:55 PM	#4
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,046	I don't follow soccer, but I still give my condolences to the family. He left behind a 5-year old son. That's tragic...

03-10-2006, 12:08 AM	#5
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	It's Brians fault. Seirously, my condolences. my brother flies all the time and icing is a big concern. I always worry. He's a fine pilot tho. Icing is a big issue. I don't know what happened here, but that's reality and his family has my sympathy.

03-10-2006, 05:11 AM	#6
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Is it my imagination or are people dropping like flies lately? Doesn't seem like by 3's but 30's.