I completely disagree with Jerry here. If he's tired of the thread, he can delete the messages. I'm fascinated by this thread, and I'm ready to read as much or as little as the participants in this history are willing to share.
I delete messages from the list without reading them all the time...no big deal. I think those who feel as Jerry does can do the same. But let's continue to hear about what people think, from those who were there. This isn't about resolving disagreements, it's about the way different people experienced joint history differently. Would you quit watching Rashomon because all the characters don't agree about past events? Hardly. That's what makes the film a classic...and that's what makes this thread so interesting.
Charles Andrews Los Angeles
I agree with Brian that people are tired of this by now. I certainly am. We obviously have some sincere and emotional disagreement about a lengendary figure between several people who knew him, all of whom are highly respected in the sport. Each person is, I think, total convinced that his own perception of the events that took place and of the various parties' relationships with Mario and each other is the true story. Can we leave it at that? Differences of opinion that haven't been resolved in over 20 years won't be resolved here.
Regards,
Jerry Moos