Chi Chi Rodriguez passes at 88

[PrestonyteParrot]

Quite a character and entertainer as well as an excellent golfer.
Small in stature, Rodriguez was a big hitter off the tee and one of golf's great entertainers. His comedic antics included placing his hat over holes to keep birdies from flying away. He said he developed that ritual in which he danced the salsa because he once sank a putt and a toad in the hole made the ball pop out. His opponent wouldn’t count it and he lost a nickel so he began trapping the ball in the hole with his trademark fedora. Some thought he was too much of a hot dog but the fans loved it and he attracted some of the largest galleries.

 

[Uscg1984]

Very sad news. By all accounts, he was a man of high character and one of the all time great personalities in golf. He never let competitive focus stop him from interacting with fans, cracking jokes, or putting on a show.

 

[gamecock stock]

He was one of a kind. Another great one in my youth has passed on to a greater reward.

 

[Tngamecock]

Here’s how you say his name …..:classic WKRP

 

[DenverGamecock]

Here’s how you say his name …..:classic WKRP

This was my first thought as well.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

This was my first thought as well.

Mine too. Glad I didn't post until I read the whole thread. I also liked his reporting of a giant blizzard wreaking havoc, only he read it as a giant lizard.