I’m finally getting some time to slow it down a touch and continue the “digitalization” of my vinyl LP collection. I’m doing my entire Ohio Players collection this weekend. Anybody out there remember them? A lot of great hit songs “back in the day” such as “Fire”, “Heaven Must Be Like This”, “Skin Tight”, “Jive Turkey”, I Want to be Free”, “Take De Funk Off, Fly”, “Honey”, Love Rollercoaster”, “Far East Mississippi”, and “Sweet Sticky Thing”.
I know that most of you out there don’t have any ideal what I’m talking about or remember The Ohio Players… but if you do… I’m with you!
I can go on and on with these great songs by one of my all time favorite groups… The Ohio Players. Along with the great songs were the risque (especially back in the day) album covers!!!!
Oh well, if anyone needs to find me this weekend… you know where I’ll be! (Smile!)
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James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
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James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at [email protected] and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
