georgewebb
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RIP Courtney Hall '90
I have received word that one of Rice's greats, Courtney Hall '90, passed away unexpectedly yesterday, apparently of a heart condition.
Graduating from high school as a National Merit semifinalist at age 16, Courtney was an all-conference center at Rice (starting every one of Rice's 44 games during his four years) and an All-Pro center for the San Diego Chargers, with whom he played in Super Bowl XXIX in 1995.
Since his playing days he has had an illustrious career in finance and public service. I had the great honor of serving with Courtney on the Association of Rice Alumni board of directors in the early 2000s (when he was also earning a joint JD/MBA from U of Chicago), and have been privileged to call him a friend. Among his many other services to Rice, he was recently elected to the Board of Trustees; his term would have begun July 1.
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04-30-2021 12:45 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
Tragic news. Godspeed Courtney Hall!
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04-30-2021 12:51 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
(This post was last modified: 04-30-2021 12:56 PM by georgewebb.)
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04-30-2021 12:53 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
Shocked ... and saddened by this news. RIP, Courtney!
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04-30-2021 01:21 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
Tragic news. He was probably the best offensive lineman Rice has ever produced, and also one of the smartest and most successful post-professionals we've ever had as well. Just terrible news.
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04-30-2021 03:24 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
Very sad! RIP.
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04-30-2021 03:31 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
And he was just elected to the Rice Board of Trustees for a term starting July 1. Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers with his family.
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04-30-2021 03:46 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
A huge loss to the Rice community — and the world.
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04-30-2021 05:10 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
(04-30-2021 05:10 PM)owlman70 Wrote: A huge loss to the Rice community — and the world.
Yes, huge indeed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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04-30-2021 05:36 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
No! I remember getting his autograph on the field after the Texas Tech game in 1988. He was devastated by the loss, but he put on a smile for me and made it memorable. I remember my dad taking note of how crushed he looked as he walked off the field. I'll never forget it. RIP Courtney Hall.
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04-30-2021 05:58 PM |
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
What a sad day. One of the best ever. And to think that he played the whole Jerry Berndt era, and still had such a phenomenal Rice and NFL career
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
I still can't entirely process this, as I had been texting with Courtney just a few days ago. He was the paradigm scholar-athlete, and an absolute gem of a person. My kids are devastated, as he was like an uncle to them, around them their entire lives. He even helped move my daughter into her dorm at Columbia, and did a zoom call with my son before his first varsity start at center. I was fortunate enough to be one of his guests at his induction to the SWC Hall of Fame in November 2019, and I recorded his "fireside chat" (apologies for the sound quality, but it was the best I could do with a phone). It's not too long--only 6 minutes--and definitely worth watching. It captures his warmth and humor, and his pride in "Rice Fight Never Die". He leaves an awfully big hole, and a lasting legacy of excellence in all things, on and off the field. https://vimeo.com/543888138
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
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RE: RIP Courtney Hall '90
(04-30-2021 09:55 PM)MJY Wrote: What a sad day. One of the best ever. And to think that he played the whole Jerry Berndt era, and still had such a phenomenal Rice and NFL career
Was thinking the exact same thing. RIP Courtney; you'll be missed.
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05-03-2021 12:10 PM |
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