Hall of Fame Lee Roy Selmon Passes Away - The Orange Mane

Pony Boy · 09-04-2011, 08:18 PM

HOF member Lee Roy Selmon died from complications resulting from a stroke he had on September 2, 2011, which left him hospitalized in extremely critical condition. He was said to be improving, however, two days after the stroke, Lee Roy Selmon passed away at the age of 56.

I wached Lee Roy while he played at OU and followed his career at Tampa and I don't think anyone played the game better that Lee Roy Selmon, may he rest in peace.

epicSocialism4tw · 09-04-2011, 08:20 PM

Boomer, Lee Roy. RIP.

CBF1 · 09-04-2011, 08:42 PM

The best DL I ever watched play in college football period. RIP Lee Roy.

baja · 09-04-2011, 09:01 PM

Boy oh boy these football players die young

AZorange1 · 09-04-2011, 09:06 PM

He was awesome back in the day. Enjoyed watching him at his best. Did not see him play for OU but lots and lots of games for the Bucs. RIP Bud

Pony Boy · 09-05-2011, 07:45 AM

Barry Switzer said Lee Roy was the best player to ever wear an OU uniform and Lee Roy's two brothers Lucious and Dewey both played on the University of Oklahoma defensive line in 1972. They were from a small town in Oklahoma (Eufaula) population around 2000. Eufaula was also the home of JC Watts and just a few miles down the road from Troy Aikmans home town.

rmsanger · 09-05-2011, 07:53 AM

Made a helluva good rack of ribs as well!

broncosteven · 09-05-2011, 10:54 AM

He was the most exciting thing on the Buc's for years.

Anyone remember when the Buc's were in the AFC west!

broncocalijohn · 09-05-2011, 11:10 AM

The only decent player in those early days of Bucaneers football. RIp Selmon.

OrangeSe7en · 09-05-2011, 11:44 AM

Why are so many of these guys from the 70s dying so young, especially with ex-Steelers?

broncocalijohn · 09-05-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeSe7en

Why are so many of these guys from the 70s dying so young, especially with ex-Steelers?

they dominated in the 70s with illegal substances. Now they might be paying the price.

errand · 09-05-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by broncosteven

He was the most exciting thing on the Buc's for years.

Anyone remember when the Buc's were in the AFC west!

yes...their inaugural season 1976. If memory serves me right we whipped like 48-17

errand · 09-05-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeSe7en

Why are so many of these guys from the 70s dying so young, especially with ex-Steelers?

Back in those days they didn't test for substance abuse...and alot of them still smoked and drank...I recall Ken Stabler being lauded for reading his playbook by the light of the jukebox in a bar.

Now that the NFL is the biggest business in sports with average guys making millions of $$$...the teams have put in checks and balances where they can basically control a player's life thru their contract...no motorcycle riding, no pick-up flag football or basketball games....no smoking...etc.

09-04-2011, 08:18 PM	#1
Pony Boy "Whoa Nellie" Rub some dirt on it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,379 Adopt-a-Bronco: mellon head	Hall of Fame Lee Roy Selmon Passes Away HOF member Lee Roy Selmon died from complications resulting from a stroke he had on September 2, 2011, which left him hospitalized in extremely critical condition. He was said to be improving, however, two days after the stroke, Lee Roy Selmon passed away at the age of 56. I wached Lee Roy while he played at OU and followed his career at Tampa and I don't think anyone played the game better that Lee Roy Selmon, may he rest in peace.

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09-04-2011, 08:20 PM	#2
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	Boomer, Lee Roy. RIP.

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CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,944 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	The best DL I ever watched play in college football period. RIP Lee Roy.

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baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in a bunker Posts: 54,394 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	Boy oh boy these football players die young

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AZorange1 on borrowed time AZOrange1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 265 Adopt-a-Bronco: Dennis Smith	He was awesome back in the day. Enjoyed watching him at his best. Did not see him play for OU but lots and lots of games for the Bucs. RIP Bud

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Pony Boy "Whoa Nellie" Rub some dirt on it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,379 Adopt-a-Bronco: mellon head	Barry Switzer said Lee Roy was the best player to ever wear an OU uniform and Lee Roy's two brothers Lucious and Dewey both played on the University of Oklahoma defensive line in 1972. They were from a small town in Oklahoma (Eufaula) population around 2000. Eufaula was also the home of JC Watts and just a few miles down the road from Troy Aikmans home town.

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rmsanger Ring of Famer Another one bites the dust! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,086 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Made a helluva good rack of ribs as well!

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broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,359 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	He was the most exciting thing on the Buc's for years. Anyone remember when the Buc's were in the AFC west!

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broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,618 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	The only decent player in those early days of Bucaneers football. RIp Selmon.

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OrangeSe7en Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,733 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Why are so many of these guys from the 70s dying so young, especially with ex-Steelers?