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Ragnar

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Bob Handley
« on: June 08, 2005, 01:46:02 AM »
I see that he's leading a senior event after the first day.  Just curious, does he still merit the nickname "Hookin' Bob?"  I remember back in the day, he used to rip the cover off the ball.
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Oskuposer

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Re: Bob Handley
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2005, 09:51:24 AM »
Saw him at a Pro AM last summer and yea he gets more revs then most of them but he doesnt get enough to get the term grip it and rip it.  but for a guy his age i guess he still can.
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charlest

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Re: Bob Handley
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2005, 11:19:22 AM »
His other nickname was "The Stalker", due to the way he walked to the line.

Most of us sort of mellow with age and become more stroker than cranker or power stroker. Half of the reason is smarts; half is the body not being capable of what it used to be capable of doing.
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Re: Bob Handley
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2005, 12:24:13 PM »
"his age"....watch it.
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Re: Bob Handley
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2005, 12:30:44 PM »
LOL@CharlesT ... You're right about "The Stalker" moniker.  Looked like he was 'hunting' ... sneaking up on something.  His style looked like he had the ball resting on his forearm before delivery.  Darn near looked thumbless ...
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charlest

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Re: Bob Handley
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2005, 01:02:26 PM »
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"his age"....watch it.


Jim,

We've talked before. I am at least Handley's age, probably older.
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