Centenarian UConn alumnus, football player, dies

[huskymedic]

http://www.boston.com/news/local/co...player-dies/9aY568POCW1v44BMurCZgO/story.html

>>HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Joseph R. McCormick, one of the oldest alumni of the University of Connecticut and an offensive halfback and defensive end on the school’s football team, has died. He was 101.

McCormick died Thursday in Stuart, Fla. He was born in Bloomfield and graduated the University of Connecticut in 1934.

He commanded amphibious training in the Pacific during World War II, participated in the invasion of the Philippines and served on Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s staff. He was called back to active duty during the Korean War and retired in 1967 from the active reserve as a Brigadier General. He earned three Battle Stars and a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster.

He was married for 54 years to Ruth Harris, who died 1991. He is survived by two children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.<<

RIP

Edit add: More from Des: http://courantblogs.com/uconn-footb...at-101/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/palmbeachpost/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-r-mccormick&pid=169683242&

 

[Palatine]

That is a very impressive bio. RIP.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

God bless him. 101 is one hell of a run! He appears to have lived an exemplary life and served his country well. Absolutely a great representative of our school and our state!

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

An American hero.

 

[uchusky32]

A life well done. RIP my fellow football alum. If I'm not mistaken be was honored at the Memorial stadium memorial.

 

[tduconn]

What an honor to have had him as a native son and graduate of UConn. He certainly serve his nation, state, and community well, rising to leadership positions in military and civilian wife.

Wouldn't it be great to recognize him and his family by offering a video tribute to his exemplary life at a FB game.

So much for those who casually say "they give 110%"......here is a man who actually lived up to the cliché and beyond.