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RIP James Earl Jones

Discussion in 'GatorGrowl's Diamond Gators' started by GatorLurker, Sep 10, 2024.

  1. GatorLurker

    GatorLurker GC Hall of Fame

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    He appeared in two of the great baseball movies: The Sandlot and Field of Dreams. Both are classics.

    Added in edit: I totally forgot that he was in Bingo Long Travelling All-Stars and Motor Kings.
     
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    Great actor, may he Rest In Peace and be remembered through his films.
     
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  3. GatorLurker

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    He was in one of my favorite films of all time: Dr. Strangelove. Black humor at its finest.
     
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    I was fortunate enough to visit the Field of Dreams years ago.

    Most remember his "they will come" speech, I most remember "Moonlight Graham" in Boston.
     
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    The last few years I've posted this clip on opening day of Gator baseball. It's never felt as meaningful until now....
     
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    "What about Major Kong?" That was his last line in his first movie role. I thought about linking "Luke, I am your father." But I'll leave that for someone else. The American Film Institute ranked Vader as the #3 alltime villian (Behind Hannibel Lechter and Norman Bates) in its 100 Heroes and Villians list. He had important roles in these great movies- including nearly all of the Star Wars movies and series- and improved just about every movie that had him in its cast.
     
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  8. GatorLurker

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    Perfect image.
     
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  9. gatorranger7

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    Ranger James Earl Jones - See you in that great Patrol Base in the sky, brother. RLTW!
     
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