I'm a FSU Seminoles football fan. One of my best buds growing up was Russ Baggett. I am a Seminoles fan because his dad was a guard for the Seminoles back in the day. The Baggetts were like my second family (they were second family to a lot of the kids in Town and Country, Tampa, FL, back then). Anyway, the Baggetts took you as you were. They doled out food, hospitality and nurturing, and demanded only that you detest the Florida Gators. It was a plus if you also rooted for the Seminoles, but not an absolute requirement. Paul Leo "Leo" Baggett signed on with the Seminoles in 1954. Here's his team in 1954. Mr. Baggett is number 50. His teammates included Lee Corso (now of ESPN fame. # 11) and Buddy Reynolds (more commonly now known as actor Burt Reynolds. # 46).
Here's what their logo used to look like under Coach Tom Nugent.
FSU's logo has (thank goodness) changed since 1954, as have its coaches. Current coach, Bobby Bowden, has been there awhile now, and has become the winningest coach in college football history (but don't look now, Bobby, JoPa's chasing you. Why won't that Paterno retire?). I've actually got a theory. Bobby Bowden is the alter-ego of convicted Boston mob hitman John Martorano (recently on 60 minutes). Oh, sure, but have you ever seen them in a room together?
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What's the challenge there? You just downloaded two pictures of Bobby Bowden. That's freakin' easy. I just want to know what mom did with the money. You know the money I should have gotten for Mad Magazine and Mayberry RFD when I was a ute! I don't remember doing either, but pictures don't lie (in so many thousands of words!)
You did kinda have that Alfred E. Newman look to you back then. I got the Opie comparisons a lot back then, too. Not so much anymore. Both Ron Howard and I are grateful.
Love this Dave----sure makes US look good! "Back in the day" these guys played football to get a degree, not necessarily to get to the NFL. Buddy's, I believe was honorary---but he's done well anyway. :) 98% or these men have at least a BA or BS---many Masters or PHD"S. Will ask Leo if he has anything else to add. We sure do miss our "Kids"!
Dave, Sure brought back memories. Every year the "Nugent Boys" have a reunion in Tallahassee during football season---usually 45/50 guys show up. We have lost a few along the way and we always remember them. Lee us usually somewhere broadcasting, but always calls and is put on a speaker phone. Buddy sometimes makes it, when he can't he trys to send something. Last one was a denim shirt for each of us with "NUGENT'S BOYS" emblazoned across the back in large garnet letters! That limites the places it can be worn severly! :) We are a very close-knit group and, as you know LOVE FSU. I miss the days in Tampa when the back porch and pool were full of kids!
Thanks, Frandy and Leo. You guys are the best (and I still hate the Gators!).
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