I did a quick check of a few locations I usually find news like this, and no luck on a confirmation. Keep in mind though, this may be too new to have spread far yet. I'll try and keep my eyes open for confirmation.
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Originally posted by Dave Simmons
This is directed at Gou...
You are such a doubting Gou at times. Although I can understand your hesitation regarding the death of SGM McSweeney. Was it last year somebody indicated Jim Tracy died without check it out?
Yeah, Al Tracy is opinated but inaccurate, no.
Originally posted by Klondike93
I think it's from a posting about how he got the SGM tag, which I don't think was ever answered.
Originally posted by arnisador
I actually read it as Sergeant Major the first time.
Originally posted by Goldendragon7
I thought the SGM comment was aimed at Ed Parker not McSweeney...... did I miss something?
Originally posted by KenpoGirl
"John McSweeney died of a heart attack - Tuesday Feb 26, 2002. John was known as the Father of Irish Karate. John McSweeney was one of the few who studied directly with GrandMaster Ed Parker at the original studio in Pasadena in the late 50's and early 60's."
Originally posted by Dave Simmons
As far as Al Tracy is concerned well McSweeney shared with me a nice little story. From time to time Ed Parker Studio in San Francisco would be visited by people who would challenge Parker. One particular night a Savate practitioner challenged Parker. Well, according to McSweeney, Parker said to Al Tracy it's your turn...The Savate guy squared off with Al Tracy . The Savate guy threw a front (wheel) roundhouse kick to Al's head Al met it with an inward block and broke the guys leg.