Long-time sports writer Jerry Magee of the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote: " Al Davis taking over as commissioner was the strongest thing the AFL ever did.

Long-time director John Kinard died in 1989.

Long-time New Orleans television director and Morgus collaborator, Paul Yacich, directed all fifty-two episodes, some of which were later aired Saturday nights at 9: 30 p. m. on WVUE TV Channel 8.

Long-time Manager John Duffy retired in 2010.

Long-time Mahopac residents claim that " Ma-HO-pac " was used by residents until the hamlet's evolution into a full-time community after World War II.

Long-time head coach Silvino Gonzalo resigned after the home game against the Fredericksburg Gunners to take up a post with new USL2 franchise Real Maryland Monarchs, and he was replaced by former Royals goalkeeper John Pascarella.

* Long-time continuity announcer and CityNews Tonight anchor Mark Dailey passed away on December 6, 2010, after a long battle with cancer.

Long-time guitarist Schwarz once again parted company with Parker after the 1990 album Human Soul.

Long-time manager, Chris Maloney ( past five years ), left the team to become the first-base coach of the parent club, the St. Louis Cardinals, after the 2011 season.

Long-time President of Mexico Porfirio Díaz was ousted in 1911 after staging a rigged reelection, and a struggle for power — the Mexican Revolution — began.

Long-time JCW wrestlers Mad Man Pondo and Necro Butcher teamed up, and after several matches, the tag team proved a success.

Long-time WALK-FM veteran Dave Shnayer, known as JD Howard on-air, died after a four-year battle with lymphoma.

Long-time service manager John Thornley took over as general manager, guiding the company through its best years until his retirement in 1969.

Long-time FIBA Secretary-General Renato William Jones urged FIBA to adopt a World Championship, similar to the FIFA World Cup, to be held in every four years between Olympiads.

We don ’ t need Quebec .” Long-time Progressive Conservative member and political commentator Dalton Camp observed the 1994 Reform Party convention in Ottawa and was personally disgusted with what he heard, saying: " The speechifying gives off acrid whiffs of xenophobia, homophobia, and paranoia — like an exhaust — in which it seems clear both orator and audience have been seized by some private terror: immigrants, lesbians, people out of work or from out of town and criminals.

Long-time trainer Angelo Dundee advised Thomas to retire and stopped working with him.

On June 3 Blumenthal referred the matter to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) for further investigation and on June 25 he testified before the U. S. House Committee on Ways and Means that " Long-time American corporations with operations in other countries can dodge tens of millions of dollars in federal taxes by the device of reincorporating in another country " by " simply incorporation papers in a country with friendly tax laws, open a post-office box and hold an annual meeting there " and that Stanley Works, along with " Cooper Industries, Seagate Technologies, Ingersoll-Rand and PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting, to name but a few, have also become pseudo-foreign corporations for the sole purpose of saving tax dollars.

Long-time friend and restaurateur Martin Dell, along with son Alan ( who was a chef and a manager at a neighboring deli ) and son-in-law Fred Austin, officially bought into the partnership in 1988 on the 100th anniversary of the store.

Long-time Tigers manager Sparky Anderson said of Viola, "... He's an artist ; I love watching him work ..." His overall career stats are impressive, with a 3. 73 ERA, 176-150 record, 74 complete games, and 16 shutouts in 421 games.

Long-time prairie hockey promoter Bill Hunter said Bentley was " a phenomenal hockey player, an absolute artist with the puck ".

Long-time General Manager Bernice Judis left WNEW in 1959 and was replaced by John Van Buren Sullivan, who is best known for starting the station's affiliation with the New York Giants football team in 1960.

Long-time employees Paul Whittemore, Desmond Ong, and Julie Oke, along with several others, asked to be included.

Long-time CU supporters Dale and Lynn Johnson housed Ralphie for the following year, with Parker's assistant, Ted Davis, assuming the program duties for the 2000 season.

Long-time friend, Hank Smith, officially joined the group over the Summer with his unique banjo skills.

Long-time friend Harry Nilsson was next on Starr's checklist, presenting him with " Drumming Is My Madness " and the album's title track, both of which were recorded in early November, with early December sessions completing the work of the cork.

Long-time contributor John Zerzan published his seminal essays on time, language, art, number and agriculture in the magazine.

Long-time session and tour drummer Stet Howland left first ( on amicable terms ), promising more specific information about the reasons for the split to be posted on his website.

Long-time environmental activist and lawyer Elizabeth May won the leadership of the federal Green party at a convention in Ottawa on August 26, 2006.

Long-time World in Action alumni who went on to direct and produce Granada's international award-winning Disappearing World films include Brian Moser, its instigator and original producer, and Charlie Nairn.

Long-time presenter of Allegro Non Troppo, CBAA and JOY Board Member and JOY Melbourne Inc. Life Member Addam Stobbs dies on 16 June 2010.

Long-time guitarist Randall Shawver left the band prior to the recording process of Something Wicked This Way Comes, as did drummer Brent Smedley, who was unable to play on the album, due to personal reasons.

Long-time collaborator Steve Taylor co-wrote all the songs and sang on one song.

*" Long-time activist has eye on Sept. ballot " An article on Dailystar. com

Long-time staples on WVTV included Hee Haw ( which was produced by sister division Gaylord Entertainment ), The Lawrence Welk Show as well as syndicated reruns of Green Acres and The Andy Griffith Show.

Long-time vocalist Nathan Gearheart left the line-up in early 2005 due to personal issues, and by the end of 2005 three of the remaining four members of Vehemence went on to form the first live incarnation of Abigail Williams ( Candlelight Records ).

Long-time jazz disc jockey Chuck Niles ( aka " Bebop Charlie ") is the only jazz disc jockey to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Long-time effects of these electromagnetic fields on human and animal health are still unknown.

Long-time network TV partner Mike Emrick also sits on that committee, and the two shared the 2004 Lester Patrick Trophy for service to hockey in the U. S.

Long-time Industrial Worker editor Jon Bekken stepped down in 2006, followed by Peter Moore between 2006 and 2008.

Long-time fans may recall that when Tony first was making his comeback, he complained about not being able to see the ball well coming from the pitcher's hand because of all of the brightly colored clothing being worn by fans directly behind the pitcher in dead center field.

The Celtics were led by their " Big Three " superstars: Long-time Celtic and Finals MVP Paul Pierce, and first year Celtics Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett.

Long-time Ultima fans jokingly referred to Ultima VIII by the nickname ' Super Avatar Brothers ', in reference to the abundance of platform-jumping puzzles.

Long-time leader Amaral, nicknamed The King of Tokyo by his fans, departed the team to join Shonan Bellmare in 2004.

Long-time PD Joel Salkowitx was let go, replaced by Steve Smith.

Long-time chairman Gary Ostroske was bought out by local business woman Dana Stumpf, and the team also moved to a new home, Tad Gormley Stadium, also located in City Park.