Stories tagged with "simple man"

Kennedy tackled life head-on by indystar

When I first encountered him in Beckley, W.Va., in the spring of 1960, Ted Kennedy was an impossibly handsome 28-year-old, campaigning for his big brother in the Democratic primary... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Hard-working headbanger by Jeff Rabjohns

Byrd picked up passion for basketball — and heavy metal — from his dad and honed his game on a court near a haystack CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — The scene looks like... – Jul 05, 2009 at 2:34 AM in Purdue

Purdue recruit is part 'Hoosiers', part AC/DC by Jeff Rabjohns

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — The scene looks like it was lifted from the movie ‘Hoosiers.’ The concrete slab that serves as a basketball court is actually several... – Jul 02, 2009 at 3:35 PM in Purdue

Indy dad goes wild over 'Extreme' home by Carrie Ritchie

At 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Bernard McFarland told the crew of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to move its famous black and white bus so he could see his new home. A minute... – Apr 05, 2009 at 2:50 AM in Marion County

'Move that bus' day at Makeover home by Carrie Ritchie

At 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Bernard McFarland told the crew of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to move its famous black and white bus so he could see his new home. A minute... – Apr 04, 2009 at 10:50 PM in Marion County