Was Mills Lane The Most Charismatic Referee?

He was also a judge and had an afternoon legal show. Lol... Reno don't need no political correctness. On his show Mill's tells a guy with a Yamuckle that he is so tight with money that the buffalo on a nickel squeals! :lol1:

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wow yeah frank cappuchino i forgot him. he was great. i suppose mill's most memorable moment was ear bite and he says after "theres only so much you can do" or words to that effect. can i ask people here, did refs earn millions over their careers or was it modest pay. i always wonder how well paid refs are in sport especially the top guys. do boxing refs make millions. did mills make millions i wonder. Would be interested to know too. Mills was at the very top of his game but was also an accomplished legal professional. Not sure if he reffed for the money, fame or just because he loved the sport.

I didn't know he was a Marine! Does not suprise me. Well heaven is a little safer. He was also a judge and had an afternoon legal show.

I'd use ''no nonsense'' or ''most professional'' ref. Wasn't trying to make himself part of the action and called it like he saw it.

He was an accomplished man. His human body was paralyzed before he passed away but I have no doubt his soul "Side Straddle hopped" through those pearly gates! Strokes are bloody hell...

He actually used to touch his nose and give a thumbs up as a sign of encouragement to one of his dearest friends, who was battling cancer. really? thanks for telling me that because i always wondered. Thanks.

wow yeah frank cappuchino i forgot him. he was great. i suppose mill's most memorable moment was ear bite and he says after "theres only so much you can do" or words to that effect. can i ask people here, did refs earn millions over their careers or was it modest pay. i always wonder how well paid refs are in sport especially the top guys. do boxing refs make millions. did mills make millions i wonder.

I didn't know he was a Marine! Does not suprise me. Well heaven is a little safer. He was an accomplished man. His human body was paralyzed before he passed away but I have no doubt his soul "Side Straddle hopped" through those pearly gates!

Richard Steele belongs among the best referees as well, in spite of a few bloopers. I'd also include Frank Cappuccino and Steve Smoger. Def Smoger and maybe Cappuccino.

This man represented USMC once a Marine always a Marine until he passed away. A cadence should be made about this man! I didn't know he was a Marine! Does not suprise me. Well heaven is a little safer.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/boxing/mills-lane-mike-tyson-boxing-28670669 I loved watching him telling boxers like iron mike to "knock it off" and feel he was the most charismatic ref. Not only was he, he was without ever trying to be. He was a natural. If yo ever gave Elmer Fudd some real cojanges he would sound like Mills Lane!

This man represented USMC once a Marine always a Marine until he passed away. A cadence should be made about this man!

Richard Steele belongs among the best referees as well, in spite of a few bloopers. I'd also include Frank Cappuccino and Steve Smoger.

Have to put Bayless up there too very unique character.

ill have to look them up as i dont know them yet. As a teen I loved when the toastmaster would say "referee Mills Lane" and he'd touch his nose. I used to think he was saying "I'm on speed so dont try it on at all" ha ha he always did that. He actually used to touch his nose and give a thumbs up as a sign of encouragement to one of his dearest friends, who was battling cancer.

ill have to look them up as i dont know them yet. As a teen I loved when the toastmaster would say "referee Mills Lane" and he'd touch his nose. I used to think he was saying "I'm on speed so dont try it on at all" ha ha he always did that.

Yes, but best modern refs include Jack Reiss, Steve Willis, and Arthur Mercante

No....that distinction goes to twinkle toes Mickey Vann.

Probably. I like Steve Wills too.