‘Joe, the youngest of the DeLamielleure boys, was the sports nut of the family. He was the one who could run through a baseball team’s batting order and then imitate each player’s batting stance. Once, when Vic Wertz stopped by the Victory Inn as a salesman, Joseph DeLamielleure called over his son. Only when Joe broke out in a smile and pointed to the former baseball great was the sale made.’
Archives for August 5, 2003
Center Line native joins Allen, Lofton, Stram and Bethea as honorees
“Joe D. was just a tremendous all-around football player,” said hall of fame offensive lineman Dan Dierdorf. “Run blocking. Pass blocking. Joe D. did it all.”
Bucs may be hungry enough to do it again
Pete Prisco’s first power rankings of the year has the Bills at #4. (No kidding.)
The improved defense will make this a serious contender in the AFC East. As long as they don’t try to get too conservative on offense, this team can be a Super possibility.