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R.I.P Tim Lester, "The Bus Driver"

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Formerscribe, Jan 12, 2021.

  1. Formerscribe

    Formerscribe Well-Known Member

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    RIP, one of the unsung guys...but the Bus always spoke publicly on how much he appreciate him.
     
  10. TuRnDoWnForWaTT

    TuRnDoWnForWaTT Well-Known Member

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    Very sad news.

    RIP Tim Lester.
     
  11. groutbrook

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    Sad to hear.
    Someone mentioned Tim on this board a couple days ago. They said Bettis took Tim and his family to the pro bowl to show Jerome's appreciation for the great job he did.
     
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  12. Kreighoff

    Kreighoff Well-Known Member

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    Too soon.

    RIP Tim Lester
     
  13. SWSteel

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    RIP Lester, 52 is entirely too young Sir
     
  14. PWP

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    very sad,,prayers for his family and friends...
     
  15. SteelerJJ

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    Lester was Bettis' blocking back in L.A. and Pittsburgh. Heck of a player. RIP.
     
  16. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    Sad news. I loved Lester and always thought he was the best FB we ever had here. RIP.:drinks::cool:
     
  17. CanadianSteel

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    Wow, that’s really sad. Lester and Krieder are the 2 players I think about first, when someone brings up FB’s.

    RIP
     
  18. Formerscribe

    Formerscribe Well-Known Member

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    I think of Franco Harris, Merril Hoge, and John L. Williams, but I do get that you are talking about fullbacks that are just blockers 99 percent of the time. I miss seeing the Steelers with a dominant blocker at that position. Lester and Kreider provided that.
     
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  19. CanadianSteel

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    Yes, exactly.... Pure blockers. Franco was in a completely different category.
     
  20. Ravens_Fan_N_Pitt

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    Damn COVID sorry for the loss and so damn young :(
     

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