Saturday, August 15, 2009

America on the Move

On October 3, 2008, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the Postal Service™ issued 42–cent America on the Move: 50s Fins and Chrome commemorative stamps in five designs, designed by Carl T. Herrman of Carlsbad, California.

Flamboro Speedway - Ontario, Canada

The 42 car brings home the checkered flag at the fabulous Flamboro Speedway outside of Hamilton, Ontario.

Was there any doubt?

Exit 5B to 42nd Street - Des Moines, Iowa

Exit 5B will take you to heavenly 42nd Street in Des Moines, Iowa.

42nd Avenue - Amana Colinies - Iowa


The corner of 42nd Avenue and 1st Street in the Amana Colonies in Iowa.

Dick Hoak - RB - Pittsburgh Steelers

Richard "Dick" Hoak proudly sported The Number for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1961 to 1970 after an illustrious career at Penn State.

Chosen by the Steelers in the seventh round of the 1961 NFL Draft, Hoak had an impressive career, amassing 3,965 rushing yards in 1132 attempts (3.5 avg) with 25 touchdowns. He also caught 146 passes for 1,452 yards (9.9 avg) and 8 touchdowns. He was named to one Pro Bowl and led the team in rushing three times.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Unavoidable


-along Reno Road, NW in Washington, DC.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Lowe Wren Jr - Pittsburgh Steelers - DB

Lowe "Junior" Wren sported The Number for one season, 1960, for the Black and Gold. Junior was a defensive back out of the University of Missouri. Junior also sported The Number for 4 years in Cleveland before arriving in Pittsburgh.