[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[House]
[Pages H8187-H8188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF TUBBY RAYMOND'S 300TH WIN

  (Mr. CASTLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a 
football legend, the great Harold Tubby Raymond, head coach of the 
University of Delaware Fighting Blue Hens.
  A lover of sports since he was a kid, Tubby played football and 
baseball in college. Unable to hit the curve ball,

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Tubby realized early on that his future was in coaching, and what a 
future he has had. Tubby won his 300th game on Saturday, November 10, 
2001. He became one of only nine elite coaches to win so many games.
  Most importantly, Tubby won them all at the University of Delaware. 
Three national championships, 14 Lambert Cups, four NAAC Coach of the 
Year awards, and 300 wins, all earned doing something he loves: 
Coaching young men to be extraordinary football players.
  Tubby Raymond is more than your average football coach. Revered and 
respected by his peers, Tubby's name is synonymous with Bear Bryant, 
Joe Paterno, Eddie Robinson, and so many other football legends.
  What many people do not know is that he is also an accomplished 
artist who paints portraits of senior players each week. What began as 
fun many years ago has turned into a tradition cherished by his 
players, while providing Tubby with a great escape.
  Predictable as ever, upon winning his 300th game, Tubby Raymond gave 
the credit to his players, coaches, and fans who supported the Blue 
Hens during his 35-year career.
  A great friend to all Delawareans, I want to join with his family, 
friends, and the football community in congratulating Tubby and wishing 
him a belated 74th birthday, and many more wins.

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