The original "Alley Oop" man has died

[Orangeyes]

That descriptive captured the imagination of young fans and was part of the lure of pro football.

Everyone of that generation immediatley knew the name associated with the phrase "Alley Oop."



In 1960 there was a #1 hit called Alley Oop

RIP

R.C. Owens

Innovator & excitement generator

San Francisco 49'er's site

 

[Townie72]

The "Alley Oop" in that song refers to a cartoon strip character of the time. Alley Oop was a caveman ... sort of a precursor to today's "BC".

 

[Crusty]

The "Alley Oop" in that song refers to a cartoon strip character of the time. Alley Oop was a caveman ... sort of a precursor to today's "BC".

Rest In Peace RCO

 

[Chip]

What a relief to read this post. When I saw the subject I thought something terrible happened to Sherm.

 

[Orangeyes]

What a relief to read this post. When I saw the subject I thought something terrible happened to Sherm.

Wrong board for that.