Seattle's "Bill the Beerman" Battles Cancer

[sounderfan]

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The ride began April 9, 1976. Scott worked the first sporting event at the Kingdome when Pele played in an exhibition soccer game in front of a sold-out crowd.

...At one point a kid wanted an autograph, and the kid's parent, trying to get Scott's attention, shouted: "Hey Bill, Bill the Beerman!" An icon was born.

The Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders and Sonics all played in the Kingdome at one time, giving Bill the Beerman year-round exposure. If you were a sports fan, you knew him, and he felt as if he knew you.

"I give (fans) permission to do what they want to do," the Beerman said. "I say it's OK to cheer, and it's better if we cheer altogether. It's as simple as that."



Here's to ya, Bill. Beat this thing!
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[Delta Blues]

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Here's to ya, Bill. Beat this thing!
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Amen. He's an institution and part of my best childhood memories at the Kingdome. He and Rick the Peanut Guy. Pete Gross was a jarring loss. Now Bill is in a tough fight. Bob Blackburn and Dave Neihaus are both getting up there too. It's sort of silly, the same way we mourn Hollywood celebrities we don't even know, but these guys all have a huge place in my heart, and as juvenile as it is I truly care for them, and will be deeply saddened if and when we lose any of them.

[GMan Eric]

Yeah, I remember Bill back in the heyday of Seattle sports, Sounders included.

Can you believe beer was only $1.25 then :D