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Title: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: avid1010 on November 19, 2021, 03:01:48 PM
A Warrior.
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: Galway Eagle on November 19, 2021, 03:03:13 PM
Rip to the second truly great warrior we ever had
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: Herman Cain on November 19, 2021, 03:03:22 PM
My heart broke when I saw this. Don Kojis was an incredible player and an incredible man.
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: willie warrior on November 19, 2021, 04:11:42 PM
Truly one of the all time greats at MU.
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: MuggsyB on November 19, 2021, 04:25:24 PM
Wow....what a sad day.  From everything I've heard or read he is easily a top 5 Warrior.  My deepest condolences to his family. 
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: MuggsyB on November 19, 2021, 04:28:12 PM
15.1 rebs????   Damn.....maybe top 3 ever?
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: Uncle Rico on November 19, 2021, 04:31:50 PM
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 19, 2021, 04:28:12 PM
15.1 rebs????   Damn.....maybe top 3 ever?

Different era and game when he played but still a great cager.  Well before my time but never heard a cross word about him on and off the court.  A great Marquette representative from all indications. 
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: MuggsyB on November 19, 2021, 04:43:15 PM
I hope he is honored before tip-off tonight.
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: Golden Avalanche on November 19, 2021, 06:35:14 PM
One of the best to ever walk through the program.
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: Herman Cain on November 22, 2021, 06:48:29 PM
Still thinking about Don Kojis . Mr. Dodds had a very well written obituary

https://247sports.com/college/marquette/Article/Marquette-Hall-Of-Fam-Star-Don-Kojis-dies-at-age-82-175713937/

There is a recent interview with Don at the 100th anniversary event.

Also there is some silent film footage of Don from the Pros. I watched Don many times in the pros and his game is what stimulated my interest in MU basketball. He was a player much ahead of his time that truly got the hard rebounds.

https://247sports.com/college/marquette/Article/Marquette-Hall-Of-Fam-Star-Don-Kojis-dies-at-age-82-175713937/
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: Stretchdeltsig on November 23, 2021, 07:17:12 PM
I listened to Marquette games  on the radio in grade school. Don Kojis and Walt Mangahm were really incredible players.  It was because of them that I enrolled at Marquette.
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: MuggsyB on November 23, 2021, 08:02:28 PM
What are we doing to honor Mr. Kojis?  Is something planned for the 27th?
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: Herman Cain on November 24, 2021, 06:09:46 AM
Quote from: MuggsyB on November 23, 2021, 08:02:28 PM
What are we doing to honor Mr. Kojis?  Is something planned for the 27th?
Kojis Obituary in The San Diego Tribune . Very well written .  Gives a flavor of him on and off the court .

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/nba/story/2021-11-22/don-kojis-original-san-diego-rockets-player-dies-at-82

 
Title: Re: RIP Don Kojis
Post by: Scoop Snoop on November 24, 2021, 09:21:49 AM
Quote from: Herman Cain on November 24, 2021, 06:09:46 AM
Kojis Obituary in The San Diego Tribune . Very well written .  Gives a flavor of him on and off the court .

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/nba/story/2021-11-22/don-kojis-original-san-diego-rockets-player-dies-at-82

Thanks for posting this Herman.