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    Even though his reputation has been tarnished by reports of his chain smoking, domestic violence, gambling, and alcoholism; a British town has recently erected a statue in his honour. Apparently an avid golfer in a certain southern US state, who is it?

    Question #84451. Asked by peasypod. (Aug 12 07 10:22 PM)


    wendypj

    		The great George Best.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6311253.stm


    Nice to have you back Peasy.

    Aug 12 07, 10:48 PM
    peasypod

    		I wasn't skinny-dipping in the Mediterranean that long!

    Anyway, no, sorry wendy, try focusing on the bad habits a bit further. The statue in question was unveiled about 6 weeks ago.

    Aug 12 07, 11:08 PM
    ainenei

    		A statue of Andy Capp was recently unveiled in his, and creator Reg Smythe's hometown pf Hartlepool.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Capp

    Aug 13 07, 12:20 AM
    peasypod

    		Peasy's aren't quite as straight forward as one may think, so yes indeed ainenei, well done.

    Perhaps a Golden Beret for you.



    Aug 13 07, 4:32 AM

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