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Vin · 02-07-2013, 10:46 PM

As stated, so long as the Statue is located near the stadium and is in a football-centric context, I have no issue.

Off-the-field stuff notwithstanding, he was the greatest player(next to Johnny U) in Baltimore history.

All that said......Good Riddance.

Ed Reed is more deserving of Praise.....

SCITSCAT · 02-07-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by John_0515

+1

Despite his "whatever you want to call it", he was a monster on the field.

and off.

John_0515 · 02-07-2013, 11:08 PM

I'm not inclined to take away that he was a great MLB because of his off the field issues. Yes, he was bad, and perhaps he should be in jail, but that's not my call.

SCITSCAT · 02-07-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by John_0515

I'm not inclined to take away that he was a great MLB because of his off the field issues. Yes, he was bad, and perhaps he should be in jail, but that's not my call.

True, and none of ours on this list either.

John_0515 · 02-07-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SCITSCAT

True, and none of ours on this list either.

Perhaps if he was imprisoned, you could say he would not have had the opportunity to be great.

He should feel fortunate that this wasn't the case, and he walks away from the game as a HOFer, in the manner that very few HOFers do (a Superbowl Champion).

HitSomeone41 · 02-08-2013, 02:27 AM

Joe Paterno had a statue.

124 · 02-08-2013, 08:23 AM

Johnny Unitas, Ray Lewis and Cal Ripken Jr.

That's Baltimore.

MnJetFan · 02-08-2013, 08:41 AM

Great Leader and Player. So far as we know he didn't bet on games or anything like it. So his on the field play was excellent and that is all that matters.

David Harris · 02-08-2013, 04:23 PM

I dont know what happened off the field, and even taking the emotional and leadership qualities off the table - Ray Lewis in his prime was the the best LBer I have ever seen play football.

David Harris · 02-08-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 124

Johnny Unitas, Ray Lewis and Cal Ripken Jr.

That's Baltimore.

Crabcakes?

quantum · 02-08-2013, 04:54 PM

**** Stabby McStabbington and his statue

Inspector Oofus · 02-09-2013, 06:54 PM

Maybe his statue will one day suffer the same fate that Joe Pa's did lol

jr420x · 02-09-2013, 08:03 PM

Its going to be a killer statue

frostlich · 02-09-2013, 08:36 PM

Gastineau99 · 02-10-2013, 12:03 PM

Well deserved. One of the greatest LBs and inspirational leaders the game has ever seen.

02-07-2013, 10:46 PM	#21
Vin RE-SIGN ME, DAMMIT!!! All Pro Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8,124	As stated, so long as the Statue is located near the stadium and is in a football-centric context, I have no issue. Off-the-field stuff notwithstanding, he was the greatest player(next to Johnny U) in Baltimore history. All that said......Good Riddance. Ed Reed is more deserving of Praise.....

02-07-2013, 11:08 PM	#23
John_0515 Hall Of Fame Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 21,130	I'm not inclined to take away that he was a great MLB because of his off the field issues. Yes, he was bad, and perhaps he should be in jail, but that's not my call.

02-08-2013, 02:27 AM	#26
HitSomeone41 is watching The First 48.... All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lima Zulu Posts: 6,064	Joe Paterno had a statue.

02-08-2013, 08:23 AM	#27
124 There's NO reason to delay the process. Start Geno Smith. All Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,970	Johnny Unitas, Ray Lewis and Cal Ripken Jr. That's Baltimore.

02-08-2013, 08:41 AM	#28
MnJetFan All League Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,302	Great Leader and Player. So far as we know he didn't bet on games or anything like it. So his on the field play was excellent and that is all that matters.

02-08-2013, 04:23 PM	#29
David Harris All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Murray Hill Posts: 7,095	I dont know what happened off the field, and even taking the emotional and leadership qualities off the table - Ray Lewis in his prime was the the best LBer I have ever seen play football.

02-08-2013, 04:54 PM	#31
quantum GFY Snatchez! Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: LI Posts: 17,894	**** Stabby McStabbington and his statue

02-09-2013, 06:54 PM	#32
Inspector Oofus Waterboy Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Philly Posts: 94	Maybe his statue will one day suffer the same fate that Joe Pa's did lol

02-09-2013, 08:03 PM	#33
jr420x When the bullet hits the bone Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: newark, nj Posts: 1,434	Its going to be a killer statue

02-09-2013, 08:36 PM	#34
frostlich Get it done Shidzik! All League Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,965

02-10-2013, 12:03 PM	#35
Gastineau99 Section 135 All Pro Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,344	Well deserved. One of the greatest LBs and inspirational leaders the game has ever seen.