Michaela Zee Jack Hogan, a retired actor who starred in the WWII drama series “Combat!” from 1962 until 1967, died of natural causes on Dec. 6 at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington, his son West told Variety. He was 94.
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Levi Walker, Jr., best known as the Atlanta Braves mascot Chief Noc-A-Homa, died Friday afternoon at age 80.
Walker served as the Braves’ mascot from 1966 to 1985, largely residing in a tipi beyond the left-field fence. He also became famous for doing a dance on the pitcher’s mound before games. Although others portrayed the mascot, Walker was the most famous and the only Native American, a Michigan native and member of the Odawa Tribe.
Facebook user Adam Murphy of Adam Murphy News posted on the death. “An Atlanta legend has passed away peacefully. Levi Walker, Jr., better known as Chief Noc-A-Homa, died at 12:05 PM today with his loving family by his side. He was the mascot for the Atlanta Braves from 1966-1985. I had the honor of meeting him when I was 12 years old and then again on a news story two years ago. He will be greatly missed by all of his family, friends and fans. #RIP.”
During the 1966 season, the Atlanta Braves held a contest to name their mascot. “Chief Noc-A-Homa” was the winning name chosen.
Walker approached the Braves in 1968 about having a real Native American portray the chief. He previously was an insurance salesmen, warehouse worker and plumber.
Chief Noc-A-Homa had two memorable moments.
On May 26, 1969, Walker set his tipi on fire after lighting a smoke bomb celebrating a home run by Clete Boyer of the Braves. He went back inside his tent, but came racing out when flames shot shot up. The fire was quickly quenched.
The Braves and Walker parted waives before the 1986, reportedly in a dispute over pay and missed dates. Walker allegedly made $60 per game.
The other controversy came when activist Russelll Means filed a lawsuit in 1972 against the Cleveland Indians for their “Chief Wahoo.” He
Michaela Zee Jack Hogan, a retired actor who starred in the WWII drama series “Combat!” from 1962 until 1967, died of natural causes on Dec. 6 at his home on Bainbridge Island, Washington, his son West told Variety. He was 94.
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At first glance, the exterior of Buckhead Art & Company—a brick-and-mortar gallery located in one of Atlanta’s most upscale neighborhoods—appears to be more of the same—a posh offering for wealthy clientele that most residents 30 minutes south of I-85 would deem inaccessible. Yet, once inside, that perceived narrative is immediately disrupted. The space, its owner—Karimah McFarlane—along with 30 portraits of people living with HIV and allies in “Stories of Triumph,” a photo exhibition by photographer Sean Black currently showing in observance of World AIDS Day on December 1, are ingredients in an artistic gumbo that is Black, Southern, accessible, and deeply committed to fostering community.
Henry Kissinger, one of the key diplomats of the Cold War and a controversial National Security Advisor and Secretary of State for Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, died tonight in his home in Connecticut at the age of 100.
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Deadline has learned that Thomas Augsberger, Eden Rock Media founder, producer and international media consultant died suddenly today at his Hollywood Hills home. He was 60 years old.
Melania Trump,Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, and more were amongst the guests at Rosalynn Carter’s memorial service. Carter died on November 19th, at 96 years old.
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