Johnny "Red" Kerr dies at 76
Wow, this is truly a sad day for all Bulls fans.
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This and Norm.
…
Well …
this sucks.
Not sure what else to say. :/
"You remember the first time you picked up a basketball video game and you had no idea how to run plays, so you just gave the ball to your shooter and you ran around the court aimlessly until a defender was far enough away and then you jacked up a shot? THAT IS LARRY HUGHES!"
-Anonymous fan letter, heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com
by Prevenge on Feb 26, 2009 11:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Put Red in the Hall of Fame
Maybe we can?
by Granny Waiters on Feb 27, 2009 2:24 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Aren't MJ and Red both in the running this year?
If they both got in, that would be awesome. Kerr was the biggest MJ fan ever.
I would rather have the AI of 2k9 coach this team than VDN
by trig on Feb 22, 2009 1:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
by chibullsfan03 on Feb 27, 2009 8:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Too much for one day.
It’s going to be odd never seeing Norm or Kerr again.
by BoxingHideout on Feb 26, 2009 11:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sorry for the double post
but this really sucks. we lost two real bulls ambassadors today. RIP gentleman, you’ll always be part of some of my fondest memories.
Don't Taz me bro'!
by robingoodfellow on Feb 26, 2009 11:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
rough
RIP Red
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.
-- Scottie Pippen
by Orlando Woolridge on Feb 27, 2009 12:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This has been a very terrible day.
I’m glad Red got his day earlier this year.
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by cranscape on Feb 27, 2009 12:10 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
They've both been a part of the Bulls franchise...
In some capacity for so long, through the good years and bad. Great personalities and great loyalty to the Chicago Bulls. They will be sorely missed.
by Rodmaniac on Feb 27, 2009 12:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
What a terrible coincidence
Well, at least Norm will have someone to groan with up there during Bulls games.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
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by Big D on Feb 27, 2009 12:18 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
I figured he wasn't doing well when they moved up the date of his ceremony . . .
But wow, in retrospect they must have known he didn’t have long. I mean, Jesus, it’s only been two weeks since the ceremony. I’m glad he was there to see it.
Why resort to name calling?
-Dionysus2.0
because I wish to insult you personally
-your friendly BullsBlogger
by Big D on Feb 27, 2009 12:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I clicked on this thinking it was some really bad joke.
what the hell is going on today? :(
by darksmokepuncher on Feb 27, 2009 1:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is really too bad
Both he and Norm will be missed.
Ridiculous? I think Not.
Upside? Plenty.
RidiculousUpside
by Scott Schroeder on Feb 27, 2009 1:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
just a thought...
how about a moment of silence from all blogging here on BAB for Red and norm until the game tonight?… obviously hard to do on a blog…but just a thought…
by masputo on Feb 27, 2009 1:40 AM CST reply actions 7 recs
I really like that
Like you said, I don’t know how possible it is, but I think that’s a great idea!
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 27, 2009 1:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's possible, and worth the attempt.
We’ll put it at the top of the game thread….big caps with the EST minute or so…very nice idea, Masputo.
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Feb 27, 2009 6:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
More than most players
these guys (both Norm and Johnny) were a huge part of all my Bulls memories. I’m not a very emotional person when it comes to things like this. I would never have thought this would bother me so much, but it really has. I feel like I know these guys. Thanks for the memories, you both will be missed dearly.
"That's a spicy meatball-a!" - Vinny Del Negro
by Juiceboxjerry on Feb 27, 2009 1:58 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
BULLS WIN! BULLLS WIN!
man, that call will probably go down as the greatest in the history of the NBA.
Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.
-- Scottie Pippen
by Orlando Woolridge on Feb 27, 2009 2:08 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
Going to go crazy at the video historical montage before Saturday's game
I hope the fans at the UC give both men a great ovation as the Bulls run their historical montage during the game. Both men embodied the best of what it means to be a Bulls fan and will be missed.
by Gene Banks on Feb 27, 2009 6:07 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
What a strange and sad two days.
Norm and Red. Two passionate, good guys.
The poster formerly known as Freethefro.
by MPG on Feb 27, 2009 6:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This makes a
sad day even sadder. I’m glad Johnny got to have his ceremony while he could still attend.
The guys will certainly be playing with heavy hearts tonight.
by sue369 on Feb 27, 2009 6:21 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Been a very tough end of a week.
I’ve grown up on Johnny Red and Stormin’.
I’ve been tearin up on the CSN tributes.
RIP Buddies. Now Heaven has 2 great Bulls Analysts to break the games down from up above.
I would rather have the AI of 2k9 coach this team than VDN
by trig on Feb 22, 2009 1:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
by chibullsfan03 on Feb 27, 2009 8:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I woke up this morning with another email from MyBulls...
…thinking “oh they sent out another email about Norm’s passing”. But then when I looked closer I realized it was about Red.
I’m in shock right now.
These have been a very sad last couple of days. These guys were Bulls basketball to me. They will be missed.
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by NormVanBeer on Feb 27, 2009 8:48 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was downtown for my B-day eating at Frontera Grill.
Driving to the city in the rain and listen to WGN radio, I thought Dave Kaplin did a great segment honoring Norm’s life. Some great stories about how he would always bring Carson’s Ribs in for everyone or just people calling in to tell their stories.
By the time we left the restaurant I caught the Red Kerr passing. I thought they got it wrong for a second but I just couldn’t believe they both died on my birthday let alone they died.
There are two types of basketball fans. Those who use stats to fight all their arguments and those who actually watch basketball.
by SoulEater7 on Feb 27, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fucking Bullshit
pardon my french, but this is crazy - both guys on the same day? What a heavy heart in Chicago right now. - players and coaches come and go, but Red Kerr was ALWAYS there, every night. RIP
My own father passed away on the same day from cancer four years ago…. really hits home. Johnny Kerr was always the Bulls to me -
"Remember, I'm Italian".
by BCs71 on Feb 27, 2009 11:28 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
sorry about the strikethrough - bad fingers today
"Remember, I'm Italian".
by BCs71 on Feb 27, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this is a real blow.
i grew up on those guys, damnit.
Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.
by colintj on Feb 27, 2009 1:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I first started watching the Bulls on 32 WFLD
with Red and Jim Durham doing the broadcasts.
To me, Red will always be THE Bulls broadcaster.
Maybe we can?
by Granny Waiters on Feb 27, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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