Dean Chaban joined June 2009

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I am a former middle school teacher who has been disabled due to a surgical mishap 5 years ago. Grew up in Southern California. Am the single parent of a teenage son. Graduated from UCLA despite cancer and it's related bills. Had a son despite the fact the doctors said I would be sterile. Had hoped for the "fairy tale" marriage but she cheated whereas I was faithful.

I respect honesty, integrity, and character.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Any one of them with class and integrity, which is a small group. Lou Gehrig, Brian Downing, Tim Salmon, Nolan Ryan, Magic Johnson, Kareem, Don Baylor, Grich

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, L.A. Lakers, St. Louis Rams, UCLA Bruins

  • Favorite Coaches

    John Wooden, John Madden, Bill Sharman, Chuck Knox,

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Sitting in Anaheim Stadium on 3 occasions - the 1986 playoffs against Boston, w/my son opening day 1995, a Ram game in Anaheim in 1990 and sitting in front of the luxury box where the entire Laker team was sitting after they had won the championship. The 2002 World Series; The 2000 Super Bowl; 1985 NBA Finals

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    See above

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe DiMaggio's hit streak; Jerry Rice's TDs scored

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth, just because of his versatility. Could you imagine what he would have done if he took care of himself?

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas - called his own plays and very tough. Hated Montana because he always seemed to beat my Rams.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Neither - Magic and Kareem always played with class. How can I root for guys who beat my team.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky, only because he played in my generation and in LA. Don't know much about hockey.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele - once again more of my generation

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras. Federer will probably win more majors but I liked Pete

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Both for different reasons

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Neither. I liked Andretti.

  • Schumacher or Senna?

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Pac 10

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D.A. said...

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Hey Dean,

I compiled an AL West roundtable with a fan from each team, see if you agree.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225896-division-roundtable-american-league-west

Thanks for contributing to it,
Daniel

124 days ago

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Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

138 days ago

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Mike Kent said...

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Lets sing as we say to the first half goodbye!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216523-lets-sing-each-teams-first-half-song

140 days ago

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John 'Fatty'-Fatland said...

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Hi Dean, it sounds like we are from a similar era. I grew up in socal, Ontario and loved the Lakers, Rams, Dodgers, and Angels. My grandma was such an Angels fan that when she passed away, we put in her coffin all her Angels stuff. Which included the following, a bat, hat, shirt and stuffed Angels Teddy bear.
Now that's a fan!

I have a new take on Lebron. I'm trying to push the limits of BR and not get kicked off. haha
If you have time, check it out sometime. Later

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213007-will-lebron-ever-get-his-wish-for-a-title-answered

146 days ago

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Mike Kent said...

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The first half is coming to a end, and the rankings are starting, Please let me know what you think

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209387-top-10-hitters-in-the-first-half

152 days ago

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