Thank you Larry. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. And I discovered Larry. The wrestling world will never be the same, but his legacy will live on along with the love he had for wrestling and his family. Every time, he was kind, understanding, and told me that when I was ready to go, my spot was still there. We knew of the love for The Colony and Hana, we knew the adoration for the wife. Ill see you on the other side Bossman.. More than anything though, Larry was a family man. Always responsable, always trustworthy, Larry was a beacon of contagious wrestling passion and his work ethic was admirable. I was privileged to join Larry and his wife on many a podcast reviewing Ring of Honors earliest Pay Per View shows in the early days when 411Mania was trying out that new-yet-old school form of communication. I always tried to be punctual and professional in my work here, inspired in large part by Larry. Csonka has a new book out called "Head On: A Memoir.". We as fans are still thrown the whole you know its fake, right? at us every once in a while. He had to be he reviewed EVERYTHING. CSONKA LIVING ON THE EDGE IN ALASKA - Daily Press I sent in my column Sunday, May 17th, in the evening, to Larry and Jeremy via email. Besides that, he is also active in producing works that include the TV series, North to Alaska (1998-2013), and Csonka Outdoors. Me? Larry Csonka, battering-ram fullback of the Miami Dolphins glory years, is 75 now. Jon Hernandez: When the wrestling bug bites you, whether its your first foray or a return from an extended hiatus, its easy to get a little overwhelmed at what you find below the surface. His leadership created that level of loyalty and resulted in countless friendships and wonderful relationships. More than that though, Larry was always such a lovely guy to interact with, and a guy who brightened a timeline up with such clear love for his family. Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. I learned that he was an honest man. And now hes gone. I cant imagine how many people he introduced to new promotions and new wrestlers and just a general new way of viewing professional wrestling as an artform it has to be countless. If you are reading this on 411mania right now, there is nothing that I can tell you about Larrys writing that you dont already know. Thank you, Larry. Maybe it makes you a little less human. On behalf of the entire ProWrestling.net team, I offer our heartfelt condolences to Larrys family, friends, and many readers. Dolphins' perfect 1972 team honored Sunday night; plus, notes on Tua's Godspeed, Larry, and thank you for everything you did and everything you were. He was an important pillar of our community and Im sure his legacy will live on through many conversations, reviews, articles and wrestling memories. One evening I was trying to have a conversation with him about some misery that had beset my life and he was taking ages to reply and I only noticed after an hour that it was because he was covering RAW live. A mixtape. has lost one of its most trusted voices. He worked tirelessly despite these to bring his readers the content that they wanted. August Baker: Few things in life were more reliable than a Larry Csonka review. Larry Csonka, 'heart' of Dolphins glory days, on his life of - MSN Larry hosted me on multiple occasions when I just needed to get away. He was patient and trusting. Running back Larry Csonka played 11 seasons for the Dolphins and Giants. Larry made sure that everything was remembered, that the smallest wrestling shows would get just as much credit as the largest. Larry Csonka is not having an affair with anyone presently. Lately, I find myself trying to research shows or companies that existed over a decade ago. "I was 9 years old and on a farm in Ohio . It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of my son-in-law, Larry Thomas Csonka. I was thrilled to hear he enjoyed my work. I realized that he was a fucking thoroughbred. Love and condolences to your family.. Don't get me wrong. Again, he suffered from the other concussion that causes a rupture of his eardrum and broke the nose too. Earlier this year, I had a conversation with his wife, who he had been with for over thirty years. Nobody was more reliable; hed watch everything so that you didnt have to. Larry Csonka - Pro-Football-Reference.com Your email address will not be published. Larry Csonka wont be replaced. Pro wrestling writer Larry Csonka's death announced Larry Csonka is a former football player and actor who played as Fullback. But more than that, Ill admire his friendship and kindness. WWE? You're going to read a book about football, and then you're going to write a report about it, and I'm going to quiz you on the finer aspects of it. Ive written tribute columns. You can either credit or blame him for a lot of the trouble Ive caused over the years. Hell always be at 411 in spirit, but not having him around just seems impossible. I never met the man, but he always told me I was good people because, like him, I was from SW PA. According to her Facebook page, Csonka is a photography student at Daytona State College. Rest easy brother. The 18-year-old Csonka, who said she is a relative of Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Csonka, was arrested Tuesday and faces a vehicular homicide charge. From the team, he got retired with 8,081 rushing yards, a 4.3 rushing average, and 64 touchdowns in his NFL career. One of the first names I read on this was Larry Csonka. The Butcher and The Blade, Powells NXT Spring Breakin Hit List: Carmelo Hayes vs. Grayson Waller for the NXT Title, Indi Hartwell vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Tiffany Stratton for the NXT Womens Title, Bron Breakker vs. Andre Chase, Josh Briggs and Fallon Henley vs. Brooks Jensen and Kiana James, Tony DAngelo and Stacks Lorenzo vs. Thank you for letting us spend all that time with Larry. Ill keep it simple then. By Linnea Crowther June 22, 2020. I am devastated for his family. All rights reserved.Click here for our privacy policy. To the typical outsider, 411Mania was just another indie pop culture website, but because of you, we became a family that continues on today and will live on forever.. For Larry, I am here. We guarantee you a full refund for up to a year in the rare case that fraud occurs. Zonk, whom Don Shula called 'the heart' of the Super Bowl championship teams, reflects on his career and life. Larry Csonka | Pro Football Hall of Fame - pfhof A few years ago I contacted him and sent him some of my work to see about being a contributor to the site. See more. You are now ELEVENTY BILLION STARS., CHAD WEBB: A painting. Larry left his mark on this business, and his legacy and influence will live on. Thank you for opening so many eyes to so many corners of professional wrestling. On Twitter, he is following the personalities Barack Obama, Jerome Bettis, and Conrado Giulietti. Maybe thats why Ive been thinking about Eddie Guerrero so much today. While we never got to get together like we had wanted to at some point, I know he loved his family and was a good friend to many. Just last week I was giving him some friendly needling over a comment someone left in his RAW review, because that was the kind of thing we did. He went through so much in the time I knew him, yet he always came back and blew all of our work out of the water. And until you get those correct, and you score in the high 90s or 100% on each of those two series of tests, you're going to be in my care for the rest of the year,' Csonka said. He was the doyen of wrestling reviews, an ever-reliable machine who would watch an interminable amount of wrestling because a) he loved it and b) he loved the fact that he got to review wrestling every day for a living. Larry Csonka MIKE CHIN: To date, he has not been through any kind of controversy and rumors that created a buzz in the media. They are of Hungarian ethnicity. If Csonka said that he was going to do something, it was going to get done. Larry Csonka. She felt fortunate because she got to spend decades with the best partner that she could have which is a privilege that very many people never have. I like to sit in the woods and listen and still hear the same critters that I heard when I was a kid, he said. Champion on Raw, among those listed (pre-Raw Draft results)? More so than being a critic, Larry Csonka chronicled wrestling better than anyone else. 4/27 WWE Live Event Report Birmingham, U.K.: Cody vs. Balor headlines, notable crowd reactions for Bayley and Belair, Lashley vs. 38 No Surrender July 2005 - Spike TV Imminent, Rhino Debut, James Mitchell Return, The Good, The Bad & The Hungee: Dynamite Feels Normal & Botching Taya Valkyrie, 255 Super J-Cast US Collision Show Reviews. After Carley Csonka finished driving in excess of 80 mph down Old Daytona Road in October in DeLand, police say she told her two passengers she wanted to go faster. It is no exaggeration to say that Larry gave me my break in writing, and I will always be grateful for the time he spent coaching me. Thank you Larry. Through his articles and podcasts, Larry was able to bring so much joy and inspiration to the people that followed his work, as well as all of us who worked with him here at 411. I remember he was very excited because his insurance company was going to get him a top of the line prosthetic and how absolutely devastated he was when they said no. Although Larry has been dealing with some health issues his death has come as an unexpected and devastating loss to his family and the internet wrestling community. Over the months Larry and I grew closer, and he trusted me with bigger assignments. Peoples days were made better because of Larry. Much like Rich he was an early supporter of whatever it is I do and we bonded as we have similar frames of reference. Larry Csonka. It felt overwhelming and impossible to keep up. I felt devastated whenever I had to take a hiatus from writing. WWE, NJPW, Lucha Underground, ROH, PWG, and any other random show, you could always count on Larry to give his thoughts almost immediately. Shula was born in Grand River and attended John Carroll University. "He had more drive and integrity than any human I'd ever met . Uncle Charlie was in the Battle of the Bulge with General Patton. He leaves behind a family that loved him dearly. I cant imagine what his wife and kids are going through. Im currently listening to Wrestling Observer Live, where Bryan Alvarez and Mike Sempervive are paying tribute to Larry (Its okay Bryan, I pronounced his last name Kezonka for a while myself). He played the world football league for the Memphis Southmen. You've Got To Be Kidding Me Ep. God bless you, Larry Csonka. Ten years ago, I didnt know I wanted to be a writer; Larry pushed me. But my interactions with him didnt become more direct until I began writing for 411 back in March of 2008. Obituaries. He never stopped having time to help the staff become better writers, help the various editors crack the whip on recalcitrant contributors, or lay the smack down in a Fact or Fictionbut family always came first. I'd like to do one on Alaska," he said. To Larry I say thank you for the years of entertainment and then for letting me write about this crazy business we loved. Dont let anything stop you. He was truly a good man who was full of . Jim Kiick, a key player for undefeated Dolphins, dies at 73 Theory, Seth vs. Miz, VIP 2003 BACK ISSUE Pro Wrestling Torch #756 (May 3, 2003): Goldberg booed heavily in WWE PPV debut against Rock, Austin announces retirement, Keller examines WWEs fan survey, Watch John Cena in person at a podcast taping regarding his role in tenth Fast & Furious movie, WWE Raw Report 20 Years Ago This Week (4-28-2003): Powells report and analysis of Eric Bischoff vs. Trish Stratus in main event, RVD & Kane vs. To Larry, Ill just say I love you, Boss. When Csonka started playing football at Stow High School, he was already starting to fill into his eventual 6'3", 240-pound frame. Its a weird feeling when someone leaves us whom youve never actually met, but feel a sort of kinship with. I hope they do, too. And its tragic to think that we wont be getting any more of those reviews. Giants prepare for life under Coughlin's regime You are loved, and you will be missed. In news that has left us all absolutely devastated, were extremely sad to announce the passing of @LarryCsonka411, reads a 411Wrestling Twitter post. Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer and Perfect Season icon Larry Csonka shares thoughts on the health issues affecting former teammates Nick Buoniconti and Jim Kiick in a new essay on his personal . Kiick battled . Larry was a family man and the love for his family was clearly seen by his social media posts. Larry was the one who showed me the ropes, taught me how to write up stories for this place and perhaps most important, keep a positive attitude in spite of whatever may come your way. I would not buy a DVD without reading Larrys thoughts on it. Throughout it all, he remained a friend and rock to lean on when I was struggling to live up to the high bar he set. For anyone who follows internet wrestling sites, writes or wrote for them, or is even just an everyday fan of the business, Larry Csonka was a guy who exemplified what it means to be a fan, a terrific writer, a leader, and an all-around great guy. Dragon Gate Glorious Gate (March 2) Review, The Giant Legacies of Junior Heavyweights, sudden passing of 411Manias Larry Csonka, Favorites to Win the Royal Rumble Emerge After Survivor Series, A Dozen Things To Watch For In Those News Attitude Era Raws, NJPW Wrestling Satsuma no Kuni 2023 (April 29) Results & Review, NJPW Road To Wrestling Dontaku 2023 (April 27) Results & Review. Due to that, he missed three games in 19869 and the other three in 1969. The Csonkas were one of those couples. He was someone who was always there if you needed him. Media. Several people combined couldnt replicate his output as a writer. There comes along, every now and then, someone who truly changes your life. But through the 411 staff forums, I started to participate in the Wrestler of the Week columns which Larry was responsible for. For fans of the game--or anyone who loves high adventure--Csonka's Head On is a captivating, nostalgic account of grit, grace, and gumption told by an iconic Hall of Famer who continues to gain ground--figuratively, literally, and unapologetically--every day. I cant separate my love of professional wrestling from the time Ive spent writing for 411. Larry Csonka was born Lawrence Richard Csonka on the 25th of December 1946 in Stow, Ohio. I probably stumbled upon Larrys work long before I even knew who he was, but once I became aware of him and his work, I really grew to appreciate and admire him and his work immensely. There will never be another Larry Csonka. LEN ARCHIBALD: Unsurprisingly Csonka's best season of those three, and his career, was 1972 when the . Even on days when we were super swamped and couldnt chat much, we usually worked together to make sure everything got done and posted on time. He gave each of us the freedom to love professional wrestling and experience what it means to write about professional wrestling in our own way. More than being a great writer, Larry was just a great person. I dont know if Ive had more of a role model in terms of what I do in my career than Larry. Csonka over corrected, causing the car to go sideways. Theres no need for me to tell you something that you dont already know. Larry Csonka was born on December 25, 1946. My son, Paul, joined the Coast Guard and served part of his tenure in Alaska on Kodiak Island. I have family in the Charlotte, NC area and always had loose intentions of one day trying to meet up with Larry while I was out his way and see if hed let me buy him dinner. CHRIS LANDSELL: His coverage of pay-per-views was always a must read, both during a show and afterwards. Uncle Frank was a marine in the Pacific campaign and saw extensive action. He led by words, and even more impressively, by example. Miami Dolphins Sues Organizer Over Botched Cruise Promotion Larry is really one of the reasons I started reading this website long before I ever became a writer here. I have a distinct memory of logging in to my America Online account on the evening of May 23, 1999, when I would have been in the final days of my junior year of high school. The unique blend of talent led them to a perfect 17-0 record that included a victory in Super Bowl VII. Opens in a new window or tab. In January, when I finally thought I was good to go, I sent another email making sure I was still welcome. You will be missed. From this point forward, I will measure myself against it. If theres one thing you could do right now; some dream that doesnt seem realistic. About 10 years ago, I asked some of the other writers for their choices of who would go into the eventual 411 Hall of Fame. He made you feel. I first met Larry when he joined 411Mania. My heart goes out to his wife and daughters, and to his family and friends during this time. Thank you for your friendship, for the talks, and for being a fan. Oak Hill has managed to lure Larry Csonka, the former pro football running back who helped the Miami Dolphins snare the only undefeated season in the history of the National Football League . Ive always said that its important to remember where you came from, and today is sure as hell a day where that rings true loud and clear. Larry will be missed dearly. And in that, Im sure Im not alone.. A song. My familys very proud of their military service and were grateful they all returned home! I learned more about Larry Csonka than just his family life, though. People might say he was a machine, but theres no way a machine could muster up his excitement when things were good or his frustration when something sucked I never met Larry, or even talked to him save for a few exchanges on Twitter, but its no exaggeration to say he was a crucial part of my wrestling fandom. Im sitting here trying to work out how to condense everything that made Larry amazing into a few lines, and its unsurprisingly difficult. Enjoy your rest. As a senior in 1967, Coughlin broke the Orangemen's single-season pass . When I joined 411, Larry was the person that I sought out for any advice and looked at him as my boss. He would often go out of his way to throw ideas my way about shows that needed covered and would use reviews of matches I did for special columns the staff would do. Shula was born in Grand River and attended John Carroll University. They were fun times and I enjoyed my conversations and interactions with him immensely. Jacoby Brissett shows Browns fans what a competent NFL quarterback looks like, It's third down: Browns having offensive, defensive success on football's 'money down', Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. I have graduated from high school, I have earned by bachelors degree, and I am sitting in a lecture hall in the second year of work on my graduate degree. He saw my worth, but never kissed my ass. For the last four or so years, I have visited 411mania daily, where I always made sure the first (and often only) thing I read were Larrys reviews from that day and the day prior. Earl Morrall obituary: Star NFL backup quarterback dies at 79 - Los He seemingly knew every goddamn wrestling promotion that ever existed and its history. Larry Csonka starred as a fullback on the 1972 Miami Dolphins Super Bowl team. May they find grace in his memory and May He Rest in Peace.. To this day on my phone browser the auto-generated most frequently visited page is a link to a page of his work. He wasnt without snark, he wasnt without anger or hot takes but that was never the core of his character online nor his writing for 411. 411 & the Internet Wrestling Community (do we still use that phrase?) Larry Csonka was born Lawrence Richard Csonka on the 25th of December 1946 in Stow, Ohio. Would have been great to have a bad movie night with the guy and just crack jokes back and forth. I remember my conversations with Larry at the time, where even though he was in the midst of such a horrific situation, he still maintained his sense of humor and positive attitude. Besides, at the end of the day, professional wrestling doesnt matter. Ill never forget his gratitude and Ill always be appreciative of what he did for me and for this website. Recent pro wrestling tragedies beg us to learn as a community Greg Cote: Larry Csonka, 'heart' of Dolphins glory days, on his life of Genres Football Sports Nonfiction Biography. Beyond that, Larry was infinitely patient with me as I was still figuring out how to be a writer on a stage as highly visible as 411. When you know what you're doing on a football field, particularly in junior high, when you know where to line up and what to expect, let me tell you, it's a whole other game.. We got to watch it all through high school, too. ROBERT WINFREE: Thank you for sharing your heart with us. And Im sure Larrys wife and kids will find the inspiration theyll need to face the dark days ahead by looking to the way Larry lived his life. Listen to "Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast" on Spreaker. I asked him why he wrote . After high school, he played wingback at Syracuse in a backfield that included All-Americans Larry Csonka and Floyd Little. In news that has left us all absolutely devastated, were extremely sad to announce the passing of Larry Csonka. He was always highly complimentary of my work on this site in a public manor probably even more so than was deserved. He showed me that writing is an act of love, and he helped me learn to love how much I love professional wrestling. He was able to convey the action in-ring with fewer words than should have been possible, making you feel like you were sitting in his living room with a beer watching the show with him. I always viewed his reviews as a great measuring stick in the wider world of wrestling reviews and wrestling coverage. He was better than me. Carley Csonka charged in high-speed crash that killed teen He was a loving husband and father, and my heart absolutely shatters for those left behind, struggling to figure out their next move. Alain Poupart. He is a legend, and his writing and ratings will live on forever. Most importantly, I learned that Larry was a dedicated family man. On Christmas Day 1946, Csonka was born at Akron City Hospital. He was there with advice, there with support and he helped legitimize this website in its very early days. Apart from that, he has also made appearances in various TV series, including The Six Million Dollar Man and Ballers.
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