slugshooter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? This is actually a pretty cool thread. Get to know a little bit more about our fellow realtree friends. As far as myself, well, my Grandmother is a descendent of Mary Queen of Scots. I went to middle school with Daunte Culpepper of the Miami Dolphins. One of my good friends, my pastors son from back home, Jonathan Johnson, was a pitcher for the Texas Rangers, Padres, and Astro's. (His first MLB strikeout was against Ken Griffey Jr.) John Travolta lives in my hometown. I've met former FL governor Bob Martinez, future (at the time) FL gov. Jeb Bush, Bob Dole, and Oliver North. I was once in a TV commercial back home for my mom's ex-husbands computer store. I was also in a Christian youth special that I never got a chance to see. I also almost caught a Brady Anderson home run ball at Camden Yards, in the replay I could see the top of my head going towards the ball. I'm also getting ready to have the wildlife pics I took at the college I work at published in a magazine the college puts out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricfirefighter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Chuck Norris is my 2nd cousin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? i auditioned for the band Extreme way before they were big!! Nuno Bettencourt auditioned after me and got the job!!!! i got the audition because my sister was dating Gary Sherone (lead singer who later made one album with Van Halen) that's it for me ...no real fame !!!! oh well i'm a loving husband and father .....good enough for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? my grandfather was an aviation pioneer, working with the wright brothers. he was an ace in the 1st ww, and invented flaps, leading edge slats, and retractable landing lights on airplanes. he also invented the L-5 beco brown, now the L-5 stinson. got lots of neat photos & stories. maybe part of my love of flying. he died in his plane in '44, and i was born in 47, so pics are all i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Im the best Dad in the whole world. My kids say so. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant-KS Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I'm known in our community as the guy that helps girls all the time, and chews you out if he finds the safety on your gun/BB gun off, and enforces gun safety. That's about the extent of my fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Dont really have one i dont think. My grandpa was a d*** hard working man theres mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centralsaskhunter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I was on global 3 times, and cbc and ctv once each... all in the background at cattle shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? No claim to fame here. My grandfather and his brothers were pretty big in the coal mining industry in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Was told my grandfather knew Lawerence Welk very well, and even went fishing with him, but not sure of the validity of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IBO_bowhunter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? My mom is my claim to fame.Everyone that knew her loved her and she could probably out hunt 90% of most the men I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Shooter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? apparently...well according to my family tree...im related to elenor rosevelt...yes the former (way former) president of the united states wife....funny part is im canadain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I've taught a few so so famous people, but Ben is probably the most famous I've had in class. Ben's claim to fame is winning the 2003 British Open, his first win on tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? Im a child of the Almighty God..what is more important than that?? As far as on earth?? well... I hosted Harold Ensley, the (Sportsman's Friend), for a goose hunt on my farm for his show "Gone Fishin" Sold seed to many people, some famous some average joe's like me. Oh yes, fathered the prettiest girl on the RT forums..LOL...Lil Blonde-deer killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllinoisArcher Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? My cousin Zach McAllister got drafted this year for the yankees 4th round and rite now playes for GCL Yankees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? [ QUOTE ] Oh yes, fathered the prettiest girl on the RT forums..LOL...Lil Blonde-deer killer [/ QUOTE ] I'll second that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? [ QUOTE ] My cousin was engaged to Jennifer Capriati for 6 yrs. I met her a few times and talked to her on the phone a couple times because my cousin gave her my # to get ahold of him. [/ QUOTE ] You don't still know how to get in touch with her do you. I had a major crush on her when I was 13 and she was just turning pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I almost forgot, Jimmy Hoffa gave my Grandfather a job when noone else would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I have a few off the top of my head. I worked for one week for Unsolved Mysteries when they did a shoot across from my house. I have tons of stuff left from that. Also, one of my direct Decendents was the first and only person to Die while protecting a President (Truman). He is burried in Arlington. Infact there is a building, Coffelt Hall, in Washington. My last name is actually my biggest claim to fame. It houses countless ministers, famous people, candy companies, etc. We have a genealogy book about my last name, Coffelt. Also, my parents had the kid from Green Acres (cant remember his name) stay with them a couple of years ago. True story. They bumped into him somewhere, he introduced himself, they invited him to visit some time... he did. Kind of odd to see a member from the cast of Green Acres sleeping in the spare bedroom.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn57 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I am related by marrage to John Holt ex NFL he is a second cousin or something and I played against 2 people in high school that went on to the NFL Wes Welker and Rashaun (sp) Woods and his 2 younger brother that play for OSU Cowboys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagobbln Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I'm the oldest grandson (of three) of U.S. Congressman W.C. "Dan" Daniel. He represented the 5th District of Virginia from 1969 until his untimely passing in 1988. Provided me with some neat opportunities as a youngster including meeting President Ford in the Rose Garden. He was also the National Commander of the American Legion before he was elected to Congress. Known as "Daniel Boone" to his three grandsons, I still miss him to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I've had two featured articles published about me in Alabama Game & Fish magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckslayer Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I'm an Eagle Scout.... If that counts for anything these days?? I grew up in Indiana, PA - The Christmas Tree Capital of the World, and also the hometown of the late Jimmy Stewart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Re: What is your claim to fame? I served a year in Afghanistan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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