George Blanda, quarterback/kicker (1949 12th round)
Blanda spent the first 10 seasons of his NFL record 26-year career with the Bears from 1949-58. He exited as the franchise s all-time leading scorer with 541 points, but now ranks fifth. Blanda was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981.
Joe Fortunato, linebacker (1952 seventh round)
Fortunato was voted to five Pro Bowls in 12 seasons with the Bears from 1955-66 and was named to the NFL s All-Decade Team for the 1950s. He was a key member of the 1963 NFL Championship team. Fortunato recorded 16 interceptions and 22 fumble recoveries during his career.
Stan Jones, guard (1953 fifth round)
Jones played 12 of his 13 NFL seasons with the Bears from 1954-65. He was voted to seven Pro Bowls and was a three-time first-team All-Pro. He was a key member of the Bears 1963 championship squad and was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1991.
Ainsley Harriott and his dog, Bobby. Photograph: Phil Fisk/The Observer
Growing up, television was the only form of entertainment at home, apart from our Encyclopedia Britannica volumes, which were so enormous and packed with so many thin pages that we only reluctantly referred to them for schoolwork. Otherwise, we used to congregate as a family in the dining area, where there was a television. I was the youngest of three and thatâs where we used to watch all our shows.
Probably the biggest influence on me was Animal Magic with Johnny Morris. It really stuck with me because I loved the way that he talked to the animals, a little bit like Dr Dolittle, and educate us about their lives. It was amazing to see the animals in different parts of the world, too â it somehow made them seem a lot friendlier to us and, for me, it began a lifelong connection with animals and pets.
Industry Moves: Saucony Taps a Former Adidas Exec for Chief Marketing Officer Role, Bass Pro Shops Hires a Chief Sustainability Officer + More FN Staff
April 6, 2021:
Saucony has appointed
Fábio Tambosi to its chief marketing officer role, effective immediately. In this position, Tambosi will be tasked with strategic development and execution of the company’s global branding initiatives, and will report to Anne Cavassa, president of Saucony. (Additionally, he will join the brand’s senior leadership team.) Tambosi has more than 18 years of industry experience, and was most recently at Adidas where he was the global head of brand, planning and activation for the sports performance categories. Before Adidas, he had stints at Nike and Nokia.
Sustainability Leader Joins Bass Pro Shops
Author:
“Conservation is central to everything we do,” Bass Pro Shops founder and CEO Johnny Morris
said in a statement. “Phil’s talents and passion for the outdoors make him a natural fit for this role, and his leadership and expertise will advance our conservation mission and impact across North America.”
Graves has nearly two decades of experience in leading sustainability efforts, strategic planning, finance and environmentally responsible investing for global companies, including Patagonia, where he served as vice president of corporate development and led the company’s $79 million Tin Shed Ventures corporate venture capital unit.