Powells POV: Csonka did a terrific job of reviewing countless pro wrestling television shows and pay-per-view events over the years. "I was 9 years old and on a farm in Ohio . He was a foundational part of 411 and it will never be the same without him. The words are just not flowing. For the last four or so years, I have visited 411mania daily, where I always made sure the first (and often only) thing I read were Larrys reviews from that day and the day prior. Ive been doing this long enough to know that guys like Larry are very few and far between, and Im thankful for the time I got with him. Ive not had tons of interactions with Larry. I woke up on Monday, May 18th, to the news that Larry had passed. In March 1974, he was selected for WFL Pro Draft. I found out a few months ago about the health problems he had been dealing with in recent years, and I meant to reach out, say hi, and see how he was holding up, and I regret the fact that I missed my chance to do that and tell him how much I appreciated everything he had done for me while I was at it. Thoughts about lady wrestlers that probably shouldnt be discussed here. More than anything though, Larry was a family man. Larry Csonka - Pro-Football-Reference.com I had to stop multiple times reading everybodys tributes here and over at 411 because they got me all choked up. Larry Csonka wont be replaced. He taught me the value of hard work, which anyone can see by how much he did for this website. Jacoby Brissett shows Browns fans what a competent NFL quarterback looks like, It's third down: Browns having offensive, defensive success on football's 'money down', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The years on and off that I have spent as a writer for 411mania have largely been thanks to Larry. I remember my conversations with Larry at the time, where even though he was in the midst of such a horrific situation, he still maintained his sense of humor and positive attitude. Csonka offered a revelation about Shula in the book. Smoke some meat and watch some wrestling. Without fail, those searches always returned a result. Larry hosted me on multiple occasions when I just needed to get away. Back when he did his first podcast, I would email in little things to him when he invited reader responses. He was 73. He was better than me. Grandmother Heath, otherwise known as MumMum, planted a seed for Csonka to live his life on the edge. Damn. Asked what he hopes readers of his book glean from it, Csonka said, An appreciation of nature and life and the cards it deals you and learning to play the cards you're dealt. He was a tireless contributor to the website and a monumental loss. Larry was incredible and will be sorely and deeply missed. My nephew, Tony, served in the Army and nephew, Anthony, will retire from the Air Force soon. Larry, thank you for all your contributions to this industry and to the world. I talked with Larry quite a bit on Twitter, in direct messages, etc. One only has to look at the outpouring of sadness and respect across social media to see the impact he made in peoples lives. And now hes gone. I have graduated from high school, I have earned by bachelors degree, and I am sitting in a lecture hall in the second year of work on my graduate degree. And until you get those correct, and you score in the high 90s or 100% on each of those two series of tests, you're going to be in my care for the rest of the year,' Csonka said. The Life And Career Of Larry Csonka (Complete Story) - Pro Football History Hed always be supportive. Larry leaves behind his loving wife, Christi and their two beautiful daughters Hana & Aleksandra (Aleks). For Larry, I am here. Peoples days were made better because of Larry. Ive been reading his reviews and columns for over a decade, and I know I wasnt the only one who followed some shows solely through his words.
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