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Nasty film review

Posted on May 9, 2024June 20, 2024 by Vasco de Sousa

Ilie Nastase was voted fifty-fifth. (according to the “Mari Romani” show.)

His teammate, Ion Tiriac, ranked 77.

While Ion Tiriac’s wax statue was displayed recently at Iulius mall, Ilie “Nasty” Nastase is the title character of the documentary about the golden age of men’s tennis in Romania. While a search for “Tiriac” might yield results for the former tennis great’s successful businesses (including Tiriac Auto and Allianz Tiriac insurance company) a search for “Nastase” brings results about the other player himself. Ion Tiriac is a success story to be proud of, but Mr. Nastase is a character to remember.

When the athlete was anonymous and there were no sports pages

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Chinny McGringo

two congressmen fighting with sticks, one kicking the other in the knee. Meanwhile others look on, including one man in a comfortable seat and another who looks to be cheering. An old sketch — “Congressional Pugilists” 1798

While Prince William, and most of the media, followed the European cup, Kate Middleton went to the theatre instead. Sports are big news today, and almost every top athlete is a household name. Things weren’t always that way.

In June of 1812, a man from the county of Somerset came up with a challenge. He bet 500 guineaus that he could walk 1000 miles in as many hours. Continue reading “When the athlete was anonymous and there were no sports pages”