PackAttack Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 http://www.lufkindailynews.com/sports/cont...8/lp_award.html I have had the privilege to know "Jelly" Samuel for more than 14 years, but I remember seeing him for many years before that at Panther games, A/C basketball, youth football and baseball games, all the way back to when I was a kid. He is the most dedicated Panther football fan I know and make double sure to look for him at every Pack game because he is always there. He just recently had to give up playing golf because of a bad knee. Most of us can only hope we will retain our eyesight and mobility at 90, much less make it through 62 years of Panther games till that age. There is more history behind this man. he worked for Angelina hardwood for more than 47 years, working until he was nearly 80 years old. You can also find his picture in the Temple History Museum in Diboll, Texas, when he was playing baseball in the old Negro Leagues of East Texas. They played all over Texas and Jelly played against the likes of Satchel Page and Jackie Robinson during those years. In fact Ruben was a top notch baseball player in his day. Mr. Samuel's is the grandfather of Ju and Terrance Parks, so maybe you can see where their athletic talent was derived. Also, his wife bakes the best Tea cakes you will ever eat. God bless you Jelly, I look forward to seeing you at the next Panther game. Jelly passed away in 2015 at the age of 96. Eagles Baseball Team (1949)The Eagles were Diboll's semi-pro Negro League baseball team. They pose in 1949, shortly after changing their name from the Dragons. From left, standing, are Amos Randolph, Freddie Randolph Jr., M. Lee Overstreet, Jeff Sibley, Herbert Brown, Herbert Allen, Willie Trimble, Smoky Barnes, and Otis Spikes. Kneeling are Archie Robert Nash, Orea Hubbard, George Hodges, and Reuben "Jelly" Samuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Favpack Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 By never missing a game - let's be clear that's "all games" not just the home ones. He also attends the Angelina Benefit Rodeo anywhere from two to four nights of the four night rodeo runs. I think it's safe to say he enjoys sports, especially LHS sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Ford Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Great to see him honored. Did they give him season tickets for the rest of his life?? Seems only natural. This man has been attending LHS games long before the days of LHS being the only show in town. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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