A few days ago I heard a funny story. Back in the mid 90's, a man in his 80's with 2 middle aged men pulled up into a restaraunt parking lot. The old man walked very fast, and was at least 40 feet away from the car by the time his friends got out. He was somewhat near the restaraunts entrance, when 2 young punks came up and asked him if "he had any extra money." To that he responded "none of my money's extra." The 2 punks then exchanged glances and decided that they were about to roll him. While they were looking at each other, the old man smashed his cane into the one guys nuts, dropping him, and clearing the way to break the others knee in. He then went into the restaraunt like nothing had happened. This old man was none other than Rex Applegate, going out to lunch with two of his students. This was in 1995 or so, no more than 2 or 3 years before he died.
A funny story about a man in his 80's and 2 muggers.
- Thread starter 1911JMB
- Start date
- Status
They got lucky.
Famous boxer Jack Dempsey, who came up taking on any challengers in bars for whatever money was collected, was evidently challenged by two muggers when the old gent was in his late 70s.
He took each out with one punch.
Actually, my grandpa was like that until about 78, when he contracted an illness.
John
Famous boxer Jack Dempsey, who came up taking on any challengers in bars for whatever money was collected, was evidently challenged by two muggers when the old gent was in his late 70s.
He took each out with one punch.
Actually, my grandpa was like that until about 78, when he contracted an illness.
John
Don Gwinn
Moderator Emeritus
Old Man Strength for the win!
Skofnung
Member
Yours too huh? They sure made 'em tough back then. Depression and war tends to do that I guess.
They say to never fool with an old man. He knows all the dirty tricks young'uns don't and has less to lose.
Good story to hear. Thanks 1911JMB.
My neighbor was 72 and took his wife out shopping. They stopped at a store and he waited in the car while his wife went in. While waiting, a crackhead jumped in the passenger seat and demanded money and keys- armed with a knife. The 72 year old grabbed the guy by the wrist and dragged him across the console and out the door. Luckily for the crackhead, a jailer for the county was walking to work and happened across a 72 year old man pounding a 32 year old mans head on the pavement repeatedly. I always thought the guy was pretty cool as a neighbor, now he will always be a hero to me. That my friends is a great generation.
scbair
Member
When I was a lad in a small town, I decided to give law enforcement a try. Most of my parents' friends gave such sage advice as "What? You're nuts!" My elderly barber (an old gentleman in his 80s who still loved catfishin' and 'coon huntin') had advice of a different nature.
"Son, always carry a hideout in your pocket. It might save your life someday. Somethin' like this . ." He then drew from his trouser pocket an old S&W Safety Hammerless top-break .38 S&W revolver. It was well-worn, but fully loaded, and seemed quite functional.
Definitely not smart to mess with grumpy old men!
"Son, always carry a hideout in your pocket. It might save your life someday. Somethin' like this . ." He then drew from his trouser pocket an old S&W Safety Hammerless top-break .38 S&W revolver. It was well-worn, but fully loaded, and seemed quite functional.
Definitely not smart to mess with grumpy old men!
Omni04
Member
thanks for sharing the story! Karma was very amusing that day
I was just trying to tell an interesting story about the legendary Applegate being tough even in his older years, but on the subject of old guys being lousy targets for robbers, my neighbor is almost 90. Some young criminal broke into his house last year expecting an easy target. Instead he was introduced to John Browning's masterpiece, the gun my neighbor got during WWII and continues to carry. The guy wasn't apprehended, but I'll guess he might think twice about hitting an old guy's house again.
Rich K
Member
Old men don't get to be old by being stupid, and usually know a few things the younger ones don't.At least that is what my uncle Ralph always told me.
Lonestar.45
Member
- Joined
- Sep 3, 2004
- Messages
- 1,077
If you look at the stats in Texas on the age groups who hold CHL's, you'll find that the majority of licenses are issued to guys 50+. Maybe it's because they feel more vulnerable and that's what the media may want you to believe, but I doubt it, I think it's because they are of a different generation that didn't tolerate the kind of things going on nowdays.
At any rate, an up and coming thug might want to think twice before messing with an old man.
At any rate, an up and coming thug might want to think twice before messing with an old man.
gunfan
Member
1911JMB said:
I wish to the sweet presence of the Almighty, that Rex had killed them. It would only be right!
Scott
Skofnung said:Yours too huh? They sure made 'em tough back then. Depression and war tends to do that I guess.
They say to never fool with an old man. He knows all the dirty tricks young'uns don't and has less to lose.
Good story to hear. Thanks 1911JMB.
Amen
Smokey Joe
Member
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2003
- Messages
- 2,617
Gettin' on in years
I myself am approaching the age where I'm not as tough nor as bouncy as I once was. (But I can still outhike a desk jockey half my age with whom I hunt--while dragging a deer!)
I just hope and pray as I age that I do not lose my toughness of mind, and the will to win.
Three cheers for Old Coot Applegate, and every other Old Coot that makes a young punk wish he had'nt. Canes do make a nice, handy, weapon, and one that virtually nobody expects.
I myself am approaching the age where I'm not as tough nor as bouncy as I once was. (But I can still outhike a desk jockey half my age with whom I hunt--while dragging a deer!)
I just hope and pray as I age that I do not lose my toughness of mind, and the will to win.
Three cheers for Old Coot Applegate, and every other Old Coot that makes a young punk wish he had'nt. Canes do make a nice, handy, weapon, and one that virtually nobody expects.
skinwalker
Member
canes
yepper , I`m not 50 yet , and I dont need a cane for walking . but , I do carry a silver hadled cane whenever I go into a large town , like york ,pa. baltimore Md. or DC! especially baltimore and Dc , since firearms are frowned upon in those local`s ! and god help the fool !
yepper , I`m not 50 yet , and I dont need a cane for walking . but , I do carry a silver hadled cane whenever I go into a large town , like york ,pa. baltimore Md. or DC! especially baltimore and Dc , since firearms are frowned upon in those local`s ! and god help the fool !
armoredman
Member
Swordcanes are nice.....if legal in your area....
- Status
