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Frank Tripucka, first Denver Broncos QB, dies at 85 years old
CBS Sports ^
| September 12, 2013
| Josh Katzowitz
Posted on 09/13/2013 10:09:45 AM PDT by EveningStar
When Frank Tripucka first arrived in Denver in 1960 to work for the newly-formed Broncos of the newly-formed American Football League, he was only supposed to help assist head coach Frank Filchock in a coaching capacity.
Funny thing about that. Tripucka was apparently the best option the team had at quarterback. Thus, though he hadn't played in the NFL since 1952, he took over the starting spot and proceeded to throw for a career- and league-high 3,038 yards that season.
Tripucka -- who died Thursday morning at the age of 85 -- started for two more seasons (and led the league in passing yards again in 1962).
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To: Perdogg
To: Absolutely Nobama; Thunder90; 4everontheRight; ABG(anybody but Gore); Abbeville Conservative; ...
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09/13/2013 10:10:33 AM PDT
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Perdogg
(Cruz-Paul 2016)
To: EveningStar
He is the father of former Notre Dame and Detroit Piston basketball star Kelly Tripucka who also played for the Utah Jazz and the Charlotte Hornets.
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09/13/2013 10:12:08 AM PDT
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newfreep
(Breitbart sent me...)
To: EveningStar; Bender2
Well I've never heard of him, but I think Bender2 went to school with this guy.
RIP
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09/13/2013 10:13:04 AM PDT
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Dysart
(Being nuts has its advantages...and the machete doesn't hurt, either.)
To: EveningStar
Met him in Gulf Shores, Al many, many years ago. Very nice manl
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09/13/2013 10:13:26 AM PDT
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gov_bean_ counter
(Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
To: EveningStar
He is in Bronco heaven now along with Barrel Man. RIP.
To: Perdogg
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09/13/2013 10:15:13 AM PDT
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mc5cents
(Pray for America)
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09/13/2013 10:16:51 AM PDT
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mc5cents
(Pray for America)
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09/13/2013 10:17:32 AM PDT
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Perdogg
(Cruz-Paul 2016)
To: newfreep
Oh, that rings a bell. I do remember his son, then. Awful strange the things you remember, especially since I haven't had occasion to ponder or recall his name or face since I don't know how long--the 70's?
If only I could remember to pick up paper towels the last three times I've been to the store.
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posted on
09/13/2013 10:18:26 AM PDT
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Dysart
(Being nuts has its advantages...and the machete doesn't hurt, either.)
To: EveningStar
I was born and raised in Denver. A loyal Bronco fan for many years. Frank will be missed
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09/13/2013 10:19:25 AM PDT
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Nifster
To: Perdogg
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09/13/2013 10:19:52 AM PDT
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mc5cents
(Pray for America)
To: Perdogg
"....either he got old quick, or I'm not paying attention to the sands of time....RIP"
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09/13/2013 10:20:50 AM PDT
by
Doogle
(USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
To: EveningStar
The Broncos were the first major league team in any sport to call Denver home. Frank kicked it off in great style, beginning a love affair between the Broncos and the region that lives on to this day. RIP.
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09/13/2013 10:25:46 AM PDT
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Perdogg
(Cruz-Paul 2016)
To: Perdogg
The Broncos wore those uniforms recently in a retro game. OMG they were butt ugly!
To: colorado tanker
Yikes...the Denver Steelers
To: beaversmom
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posted on
09/13/2013 10:47:27 AM PDT
by
laplata
(Liberals don't get it .... their minds are diseased.)
To: EveningStar
Love those vertical stripes on their socks that the Broncos wore back then! ;-)
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09/13/2013 10:51:28 AM PDT
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rochester_veteran
(All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.)
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