Brittany Walsh – AcroBritt

She has built a distinctive career at the intersection of contortion, hand balancing, and archery.

Brittany Walsh, who performs under the stage name AcroBritt, has built a distinctive career at the intersection of contortion, hand balancing, and archery, creating a single signature stunt that has become her calling card: shooting a compound-bow arrow using only her feet while in an inverted contortion handstand. Her path to that unusual specialty began in childhood with competitive gymnastics and broadened into circus arts after 2005, when she immersed herself in training and ensemble work that would carry her onto international stages.

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Mark Volman, Giorgio Armani, Davey Johnson, and Robby Turner Dies

…and four more have passed away, early Fall 2025

These men have sang for the Turtles and Flo & Eddie; was a trailblazing Italian clothes designer; won two World Series with the Baltimore Orioles, and later managed a winning World Series team; and was the Nashville pedal-steel “Man of Steel”, playing for Waylon Jennings and countless others.

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Odd Sports and Rules (Part One)

I learned that these three things actually existed, during Hazardous History with Henry Winkler, Season 1, Episode 4. on the History Channel.

“Soaking,” “patching,” or “plugging” refers to an early method in baseball where a fielder could put a baserunner out by hitting them with a thrown ball instead of tagging them, similar to how players are put out in kickball.

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Tom Lehrer, Paul Mario Day, Ryne Sandberg, and Tommy McLain Dies

2025 has seen a steady list of deaths.

These individuals were brilliant satirist, mathematician, and musician; was the original lead vocalist for Iron Maiden; was a Major League baseball Hall of Fame player and manager; and was a swamp pop, Louisiana-based musician with a blend of rock ’n’ roll, rhythm and blues, and Cajun influence.

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Hulk Hogan, Chuck Mangione, George Kooymans, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies

Summer of 2025 has taken several individuals that I’ll take a look at here.

These guys were the face of the World Wrestling Federation, and was an actor; won Grammy awards playing the trumpet and flugelhorn; formed the band Golden Earring and wrote hits such as “Radar Love” and “Twilight Zone”; and played Theo on the Cosby Show and appeared in a multitude of TV episodes over the years.

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Walter Scott, Jim Clancy, Bill Chamberlain, and Mark Snow Dies

A few more stars have passed in 2025.

These individuals had founded and performed in the R&B group, The Whispers; pitched in 472 major league games during 15 seasons; played basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, and then in the NBA; and wrote music for movies and TV shows like The X-Files, Smallville, Ghost Whisperer, and Blue Bloods.

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Bob Uecker Dies

“Just, a bit outside!”

Robert George Uecker was born on January 26, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to August “Gus” Uecker and Marie Schultz. Growing up in a modest household near Borchert Field, he developed a passion for baseball by attending Milwaukee Brewers minor league games. His love for the sport was fostered despite his family’s financial challenges,

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Greg Gumbel Dies

His journey included roles at ESPN, NBC Sports, and CBS Sports, where he left an indelible mark.

Greg Gumbel, born on May 3, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was a pioneering figure in American sports broadcasting. Raised in Chicago, Illinois, on the city’s South Side, he was the eldest child of Rhea Alice (LeCesne) and Richard Dunbar Gumbel, a judge. Greg attended the De La Salle Institute and later pursued higher education at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1967.

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Rickey Henderson Dies

A professional baseball left fielder who played 25 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams from 1979 to 2003

Rickey Henderson, born on December 25, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, was raised in Oakland, California. An exceptional athlete, he excelled as an All-American running back in high school but chose baseball over football, signing with the Oakland Athletics in 1976. Rickey Henderson began his minor league career in 1976 with the Boise A’s1 of the Northwest League, where he batted an impressive .336 and stole 29 bases in 46 games, showcasing his speed and hitting potential.

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Rico Carty Dies

Rico Carty got the Braves franchise’s first hit in its new home
in Atlanta, on April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh.

Rico Carty, born September 1, 1939, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, was the son of Daniel and Juana Carty. Initially interested in boxing, he shifted focus to baseball, where his raw talent quickly emerged. After signing with the Milwaukee Braves organization in 1959, Carty played for several minor league teams, including

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