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John McKay, first Bucs coach, dies
The legendary college coach who led the expansion Bucs through nine mostly frustrating seasons was 77.
A coach's life
JULY 5, 1923: John Harvey McKay born in Everettsville, W. Va.
He had a million of 'em
John McKay always could turn a phrase. Here are some of his memorable quips:
They said it
"He endured some criticism, especially in the early years. I really respected him and admired him during those times because he stuck to what he believed in. Over the course of time not only did it work for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but I also saw several other teams adopting some of the philosophies ... many critics said would not work. |
Hubert Mizell
Here is a well-earned hug, Coach
Retired Times columnist Hubert Mizell was the only Tampa Bay media person in Los Angeles on Oct. 31, 1975, when John McKay signed a five-year contract to coach the expansion Buccaneers, and he covered the NFL team and its first coach until McKay's last game on Dec. 16, 1984.
Gary Shelton
Giving thanks to coach
Perhaps you begin with the defeats. There were certainly a lot of them, after all, and too darned many came in a row.
Arena football
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First loss in 8 games does not come without controversy as Tampa Bay questions the officiating.
Devil Rays
The old Rays reemerge,they hope not for long
Brutal defense, flaccid bats undermine Albie Lopez and lead to a 10-0 loss to the Mets, ending hopes of a series sweep.
A relaxed Wilson flashes promise
ST. PETERSBURG -- For a game that essentially was a loss by the sixth inning, the Rays still had reason for optimism by the end.
NBA
Bryant silences Philly and fans
In his hometown return, Kobe Bryant's 32 points help the Lakers compensate after Shaquille O'Neal fouls out.
Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Many of the large schools of tarpon we saw a week ago have begun to break up. Smaller bunches and singles can be seen traveling the swash that runs parallel to our gulf beaches from Clearwater to Longboat Key.
