Peter Max, Bob Mackie, Dennis Haskins, and Bob Lee Die

Four more losses to reflect on here as summer ends in 2026…

These guys were an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer whose brilliantly colored, cosmic imagery became closely associated with the psychedelic and “flower power” culture of the 1960s; a fashion designer and costumier, known for Cher, Elton, Tina Turner, Dolly, Carol Burnett Show, etc; an actor best known for principal Richard Belding in Saved By the Bell; and a punter, quarterback for Minnesota, Atlanta, and Los Angeles .

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Chief Noc-A-Homa (Levi Walker Jr.) Dies

The name was intended to be a playful variation of “Knock a Homer.” The mascot’s job was to exit his teepee and perform a dance whenever a Braves player hit a home run.

This post delves into the history of the Atlanta Braves mascot, Chief Noc-A-Homa, exploring its origins, evolution, and the controversies surrounding its portrayal. The mascot became an iconic symbol for the Braves but also raised questions about cultural sensitivity and appropriateness.

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WSB Radio 100 Years

Sports Voice of the South

WSB (750 AM) is a commercial radio station in Atlanta, Georgia. It airs a news/talk radio format, simulcast on co-owned 95.5 WSB-FM. Atlanta, Georgia’s first radio station fired up its 100 watts and began broadcasting on March 15, 1922.

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