Canale, Justin b. April 14, 1943 d. October 11, 2011 Professional Football Player. For ten seasons (1965 to 1973, 1976), he played at the offensive-guard position in the American and Canadian Football Leagues with the Boston Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals, Montreal Alouettes, Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts. Born Justin Dominic Canale, he attended Memphis Catholic High School (Tennessee) and played collegiate football at Mississippi State University, while attaining a Bachelor of Science degree. Selected by Boston during the 6th round of...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Chiozza, Louis Peo b. May 17, 1910 d. February 28, 1971 Major League Baseball Player. An Infielder, he became the first player to ever bat in a major league night game when he came to the plate for the Phillies against the Reds on May 24, 1935. He eventually grounded out to Cincinatti shortstop Billy Myers. The brother of Dino Chiozza, who also appeared for the Phillies in 2 games in 1935, Lou was a tall and very talented player who could play any infield position called upon, and was effective with the bat, as his .277 lifetime average attests to...[Read More] (Bio by: Frank Russo) Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Wright, Lorenzen b. November 4, 1975 d. July, 2010 Professional Basketball Player. For thirteen seasons (1996 to 2009), he played at the center and forward positions in the National Basketball Association with the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers. Born Lorenzen Vern-Gagne Wright, he attended Booker T. Washington High School (Memphis), and played collegiate basketball at the University of Memphis. While with the Tigers, Wright emerged as a star player, achieving All-American status...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
b. April 14, 1943 d. October 11, 2011
