Special honor for L-Train

[VF21]

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/Lionel-Simmons-Doug-Collins-Philly-in-the-Hall.html

 

[Glenn]

^^^^ He was the leader of the 4 first round picks' brigade. That was back when I was as ignorant as Axelson and thought that was a big deal. There were Mayes, Causwell, and Bonner also.

 

[Krunker]

And the only player to officially miss games due to Nintendo-induced tendinitis

 

[Glenn]

And the only player to officially miss games due to Nintendo-induced tendinitis

Was that L-Train? It's hilarious.

 

[VF21]

Lionel Simmons was a rookie starring for the Sacramento Kings in February 1991 when he developed tendinitis in his right wrist and forearm. The injury was caused by Simmons playing his Nintendo GameBoy, and he missed two games.

"It's not unusual for Lionel to be focused on something," Jerry Reynolds, the Kings' general manager at the time, told reporters. "But to hurt himself like that?"

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_11188169

 

[pshn80]

Lionel was a favorite of mine. Tough his career being cut short by njury.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

And the only player to officially miss games due to Nintendo-induced tendinitis

Didn't an MLB pitcher miss games due to injuries sustained playing Guitar Hero?

Always loved L-Train though.