Losing one of the Greats...

Paul Newman passed away today at the age of 83. Its an open secret around the Mighty Mike household that Paul Newman was thought of as the best of the best. His philanthropic work would have made him a household name alone. It happens that he was one of the best actors of any age, taking on a variety of roles from hockey knucklehead, gangster, rebel without a cause, to western bank robber. He embraced auto racing to help get away from Hollywood and a way of channeling his creative juices. He was also an outspoken advocate for civil rights in an era when it was controversial. While he was showered with accolades he seemed to have never lost a humble spirit or mischievous spirit. Growing up in his hometown some of my fondest memories are oddly tied to his fathers' sporting goods store. He will be sorely missed....