Homer Rice passes away at 97

[bobongo]

I wrote him a letter way back when in support of Al Ciraldo and was much gratified that he wrote me back, explaining that the decision to let him go (subsequently reversed) was not within his purview. I was surprised and much impressed by his taking time to personally respond. He didn't look down on little people (like me) and it seemed he took care of details. Obviously a very important and positive factor in the history of Georgia Tech athletics.

 

[yeti92]

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[stinger78]

Swarm members may like the attached. This is a story from Homer's Book, "Lessons for Leaders". It tells the story of how Homer was recruited twice by Bobby Dodd, once as a 17-year-old
player and later as Athletic Director. Coach Dodd's first attempt failed due to Homer being called to military service before he could attend college.

I have this book and second the recommendation. Good read.

 

[Tommy_Taylor_1972]

Swarm members may like the attached. This is a story from Homer's Book, "Lessons for Leaders". It tells the story of how Homer was recruited twice by Bobby Dodd, once as a 17-year-old
player and later as Athletic Director. Coach Dodd's first attempt failed due to Homer being called to military service before he could attend college.

FYI Coach Rice's memorial service will be live streamed from his memorial service on Friday June 21 at 11 am for about an hour. His wife Karen asked me to post this for the Swarm to view. Bill Curry will lead a host of speakers.

https://vimeo.com/event/4395984

 

[LT 1967]

FYI Coach Rice's memorial service will be live streamed from his memorial service on Friday June 21 at 11 am for about an hour. His wife Karen asked me to post this for the Swarm to view. Bill Curry will lead a host of speakers.

https://vimeo.com/event/4395984
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Colonel Taylor, thanks for posting this so we could see the memorial service. It was a fitting farewell to one of Georgia Tech's greatest. I thought the eulogies by Wes Durham and Bill Curry
were an excellent remembrance of Dr. Rice. Bill's reading of Bobby Cremins' message while he and his wife are on a Georgia Tech Alaskan cruise was nice and supplied a little humor. Bobby mentioned Homer's remark that "Bobby was the only coach he knew who could break an unlimited Budget". The message Bill read from Brad Yates from Hawaii was also a nice tribute.

Thanks again!

 

[Ramble1885]

Just got back from summer camp. Sad to see this. He took a GT program that was reeling in the early 80’s and not only got it back on its feet but took it to new heights.

 

[Tommy_Taylor_1972]

The Georgia Tech Living History Program sponsored, by the alumni association, has released the Homer Rice life story in his own words, as interviewed by historian Marilyn Sommers. The 1,177 interviews of Tech alumni, administrators, and friends are unlocked only after the individual's death. This 30hoour interview is interesting and powerful in portraying one of America's Greatest Generation.

https://www.livinghistory.gatech.edu/s/1481/45-lh/index.aspx?sid=1481&gid=45&pgid=9002

 

[Ramble1885]

The Georgia Tech Living History Program sponsored, by the alumni association, has released the Homer Rice life story in his own words, as interviewed by historian Marilyn Sommers. The 1,177 interviews of Tech alumni, administrators, and friends are unlocked only after the individual's death. This 30hoour interview is interesting and powerful in portraying one of America's Greatest Generation.

https://www.livinghistory.gatech.edu/s/1481/45-lh/index.aspx?sid=1481&gid=45&pgid=9002

This is a terrific listen. Thanks for sharing.

 

[takethepoints]

Dr. Rice was probably there best AD Tech ever had, including Dodd. His problem was that he never had the cash to do what he wanted. That was during Tech's nadir in terms of athletic commitment, but Rice made lemonade out of the lemons he was dealt.

A very full life - just read about it - and well lived. Thanks, Homer.