Lorenzo Charles Dies In Bus Crash

The Poet · 06-28-2011, 03:34 PM

Former N.C. State star forward Lorenzo Charles, best known for his last-second dunk off the 30-foot "pass/shot" from teammate Derek Wittenberg to beat the heavily-favored Phi Slamma Jamma of Houston for the 1983 NCAA Championship, was killed in a bus wreck on Interstate 40 in Raleigh. Charles, 47, followed his short professional career with one as a bus and limo driver in that area, and was well-known and well-liked by sports teams he chauffered at all the Triagle universities over the years.

Rest in peace, Lo-Rilla. We shall remember you every March, as we watch the famous clip of Jim Valvano running about the court in search of someone to hug.

Blak Smyth · 06-28-2011, 03:37 PM

Whoah for a second there I thought Lorenzo Lamas died.

On a serious note it is a shame to lose anybody. I feel of his family and loved ones.

Starscream · 06-28-2011, 04:11 PM

I heard about that last night.

Rest in peace.

kelmac07 · 06-28-2011, 06:19 PM

He's back with Jimmy V. RIP

Col. Kurtz · 06-28-2011, 07:21 PM

Thanks for posting this, Thomas.

Sad day indeed.

The Poet · 06-29-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Thanks for posting this, Thomas.

Sad day indeed.

No thanks needed, brother Jerry, as I considered it a sorrowful duty. He fully earned his split-second of fame which endures to this day, and deserves an appropriate farewell.

06-28-2011, 03:34 PM	#1
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Lorenzo Charles Dies In Bus Crash Former N.C. State star forward Lorenzo Charles, best known for his last-second dunk off the 30-foot "pass/shot" from teammate Derek Wittenberg to beat the heavily-favored Phi Slamma Jamma of Houston for the 1983 NCAA Championship, was killed in a bus wreck on Interstate 40 in Raleigh. Charles, 47, followed his short professional career with one as a bus and limo driver in that area, and was well-known and well-liked by sports teams he chauffered at all the Triagle universities over the years. Rest in peace, Lo-Rilla. We shall remember you every March, as we watch the famous clip of Jim Valvano running about the court in search of someone to hug.

06-28-2011, 03:37 PM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Lorenzo Charles Dies In Bus Crash Whoah for a second there I thought Lorenzo Lamas died. On a serious note it is a shame to lose anybody. I feel of his family and loved ones. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

06-28-2011, 04:11 PM	#3
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Lorenzo Charles Dies In Bus Crash I heard about that last night. Rest in peace. __________________ Insert quote here.

06-28-2011, 06:19 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Lorenzo Charles Dies In Bus Crash He's back with Jimmy V. RIP __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-28-2011, 07:21 PM	#5
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Lorenzo Charles Dies In Bus Crash Thanks for posting this, Thomas. Sad day indeed. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl