01/13/06
jim rothrock
jarothrock@comcast.net
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Re: Missing Steve Saunders |
Mel
So nicely stated and so true.
Take care.
Jim |
01/17/06
Steve Jester
SteveYMCA@adelphia.net
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Re: Missing Steve Saunders |
Jake Vickers sent me your thoughts on Steve. As someone who played against those MHS powerhouses, it was never any fun to face the Bulldogs. It was far worse when you were being guarded by the most feared defensive player in the Piedmont District, Steve Saunders. |
01/17/06
Michael Barrows
(1967)
mbarrows@direcway.com
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Re: Missing Steve Saunders |
When told of Steve's death, my Dad recalled how Steve had guarded L.J. Kilby all over the court in the '66 district final at FC . . even following L.J. to the Bassett bench for a chat with Coach Leftwich during a dead ball. Steve remains the standard by which I measure all point guards. |
01/24/06
Whit Gravely
(1971)
rwg@musselwhiteassoc.com
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Re: Missing Steve Saunders |
Mel,
What a tribute to Steve and the caliber of his basketball skills and play! Steve has to have been one of the finest guards
to have played for Husky Hall over his many years of coaching, bar none. You really captured the essence of Steve and his intensive play so eloquently.
I will sorely miss Steve and his parents, Kitty and Everette. |
01/27/06
Marshall Pinkard
(1968)
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Re: Missing Steve Saunders |
Nice letter, Mel. |
02/15/06
art kramer
(1970)
amkramer@lycos.com
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Re: Missing Steve Saunders |
I remember the '66 district final at FC, like it was yesterday, because I was there. Steve was in LJ Kilby pant's the entire game, and he couldn't do anything that night. LJ was so mad after the loss, that he went into the locker room and broke a mirror on the wall, and had to go to the hospital. I didn't know him that well, because I was in the 8th grade, but I do remember he was a great basketball player. May he rest in peace. |
03/21/06
Denny Wade
(1969)
dwcamper@yahoo.com
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Re: Missing Steve Saunders |
Very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Saunders. Of course his name is synonymous to great basketball. But I remember that big smile and his friendly demeanor. We weren't big pals, I was a ninth grader when he was a senior, but also remember him at Druid Hills School when it was open for recreation during the summer. And as an underclassman, who didn't look up to Steve and wish they could play like Steve? He had the prettiest jump shot that I can remember. And of course his great defensive tournament performance against Bassett and the great L J Kilby at F-C is legendary. (Just glad the player for Bassett missed that foul shot that sent the game into overtime) His passing is a reminder to me of the brevity of life, and at the same time an encouragement to strive to be the best we can be. I love you Steve for the great memories and for your example.
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12/29/06
Bruce Lupton
(1962)
clydelupton@yahoo.com
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Re: Missing Steve Saunders |
Mel: Sorry I wasn't at MHS during Steve's tenure, but I did get to see your Dad and Coach Hall do their magic with the likes of Mickie Haynes, John Hodges, Jim "Hurt" Young and a few other fine players in the 50's and 60's. Your message about Steve was very well said and informative. Thanks. |