Tag: Johnny Red Kerr

Top Ten Darkest Moments In Chicago Sports History

13 October, 2009 (08:00) | Chicago | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

After watching this documentary about pretty much the saddest moment any sports fan can experience, I was inspired to make a list of the top ten worst moments in Chicago sports history.  Feel free to add any omissions in the comments.
10. Bears Lose to Dolphins and Ruin Undefeated Season

In 1985, the Bears were the best [...]

Qualified Links

16 June, 2009 (07:18) | The Links | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Red Kerr got screwed out of extending his Iron Man streak back in the day under very strange circumstances. [NBC Chicago]
Cubs-Sox is coming up the next few days, but boy have the Cubbies been god-awful at the plate lately.  [Zoner]
Brandon Marshall wants out of Denver and the Bears need a wide receiver.  Why not Cutler’s [...]

Tribute Patch (Honoring Norm Van Lier and Johnny Kerr)

11 March, 2009 (10:00) | Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

I meant to post this last week when the Bulls started wearing it, but it got shuffled to the bottom of all the Red and Norm tributes.  The Bulls will be wearing these patches on their jerseys for the rest of the season to honor the two Bulls greats.  Here is what they look like:

It’s [...]

Weekend Photos

1 March, 2009 (13:14) | Barack Obama, Baseball, Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

NQTC reader Adam was bitching that we don’t post enough on the weekend, so here are some photos I dug up for you to look at:

Discussing Red’s Greatness (Honoring Johnny “Red” Kerr)

27 February, 2009 (09:30) | Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Scottie Pippen, not necessarily known for his speaking, gave an interview recently (after the halftime tribute ceremony) that really sums up what Red meant to so many people:

The ceremony that was held to honor him during halftime of the Pistons game a couple weeks ago can be found here.  A tear comes to my eye [...]

Red Head Lives On In Our Hearts (Honoring Johnny “Red” Kerr)

27 February, 2009 (08:00) | Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Illinois, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

I’m not a very emotional guy by nature.  I show anger, excitement, and passion, sure, but sadness?  It’s not as easy for me.  After writing about Stormin’ Norman yesterday, I was basically spent in terms of being able to feel sad.  Then the tragic news came in late last night that Johnny “Red” Kerr passed [...]

Two Legends Gone In The Blink Of An Eye

26 February, 2009 (23:40) | Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

I’m at a loss for words.  This is one of the saddest days in Chicago sports in my lifetime, if not the saddest.  On the heels of reports that Bulls legend Norm Van Lier passed away this morning, news comes in that Johnny “Red” Kerr has died as well.  After a long struggle with prostate [...]