The Deaths in 2014 site lists under :
Reading further along in his wiki page there are a few notable persons mentioned with links to their respective wiki pages, note the following:
Joab Thomas, 81, American university administrator, Chancellor of NC State (1975–1981), President of the University of Alabama (1981–1988) and Penn State (1990–1995)Thomas means twin in origin and so warrants further investigation. Note from his wiki page:
Joab Langston Thomas (February 14, 1933 – March 3, 2014)His birthday is an addition to the "Notable Dates" pattern-cluster given that it's Valentines day.
Reading further along in his wiki page there are a few notable persons mentioned with links to their respective wiki pages, note the following:
The most notable hire of his presidency at Alabama was that of Ray Perkins to succeed Bear Bryant as the school's football coach in December 1982."Bear" definitely stands out, note from his wiki page:
Paul William "Bear" Bryant (September 11, 1913 – January 26, 1983)Yet another addition to the "9/11" pattern-cluster, and keep in mind that as of 9/11, there are 111 days remaining in the year!!! The only other name in Thomas' wiki page is from:
Thomas later hired Bill Curry to succeed Perkins in 1987 when Perkins left to become coach of the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The surname Curry stands out, this is the second time that it cropped up today in following the various leads, and why it stands out even more, is because I know a Robert (Bob) Curry, who is the subject of my recent March 1st post : Robert Holliday RIIP: Bob on Holiday. The Bob who will be going on holiday with my partner, Cathy, and I. Bob is Cathy's brother in law.
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