Sweater Vest guy died :(

Swiftraven · Post #1 » by **Swiftraven** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:55 pm

Just saw Adams twitter post on it:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/adamosgp/status/674994535387308033[/tweet]

fendilim · Post #2 » by **fendilim** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 4:57 pm

TheRockeiro · Post #3 » by **TheRockeiro** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 5:11 pm

oh my... that's sad

Viper1500 · Post #4 » by **Viper1500** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 5:37 pm

That's actually really sad.. I was wondering how he was doing a couple weeks ago, I've been trying to spot him at the magic games but it didn't look like he was attending any.

RIP fellow Magic fan, hopefully this forum will forever keep the "Sweater Vest" going.

CZ Eddie · Post #5 » by **CZ Eddie** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 5:49 pm

RIP, Jack Nelson.

FloridaHoosier · Post #6 » by **FloridaHoosier** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 5:50 pm

R.I.P. you will be immortal with Magic Fans!

the_hobo · Post #7 » by **the_hobo** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:05 pm

He will always be a legend! He exemplifies why the fans are considered the 6th man.

GameOver25 · Post #8 » by **GameOver25** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:27 pm

R.I.P.

Post #9 » by **Def Swami** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:53 pm

Long live Jack Nelson, aka "The Sweater Vest Guy." He'll be missed. Forever a part of Orlando Magic history.

MAGICian619 · Post #10 » by **MAGICian619** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:55 pm

The man, the myth, the legend.

At least he got to see the Magic winning again before he passed! RIP!

BadMofoPimp · Post #11 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 7:09 pm

Probably died after seeing the Magic be the worst team in the NBA over the last 3 years. Most likely broke his heart . . .

Jack Nelson will be sorely missed and remembered mainly during the good Magic years . . . RIP

Blue_and_Whte · Post #12 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 7:22 pm

RIP Jack. I met him once, he grunted at me, reminded me of myself

You'll be missed sir.

Cammo101 · Post #13 » by **Cammo101** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 7:40 pm

Sad news. He will live no forever on this board. And that makes me happy.

OrlDave · Post #14 » by **OrlDave** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 7:53 pm

I hope he knew about our sweater vest threads. RIP Jack.

OrlandoNed · Post #15 » by **OrlandoNed** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:02 pm

I propose we rename the victory threads the Jack Nelson Memorial Sweater Vest thread.

TheEnforcer · Post #16 » by **TheEnforcer** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:06 pm

OrlDave wrote:I hope he knew about our sweater vest threads. RIP Jack.

He and his wife (June) were aware of the sweater vest threads, and they both got a great kick out of the concept. They are both huge Magic fans having season tickets (I believe ) since the beginning of the team. Jack is the original most interesting man in the world in my opinion. He and his wife have been to every continent on Earth (including Antarctica), been cage diving with Great White sharks on multiple occasions, Safaris in Africa, and whole bunch of other great adventures. Plus, he made sweater vests cool. He also was hilarious to listen to when he was yelling at the refs. One of his favorite taunts was "Get a haircut!" I think keeping the victory sweater vest threads going is a great tribute to him.

Nemesis21 · Post #17 » by **Nemesis21** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:44 pm

Sad to hear. I remember meeting him at the old arena, and telling him about the Sweater Vest Thread. That amused him and we laughed about it. He and his wife are very nice people.

R.I.P. Jack :cry:

Versubio · Post #18 » by **Versubio** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 9:00 pm

OrlandoNed wrote:I propose we rename the victory threads the Jack Nelson Memorial Sweater Vest thread.

Sounds like a great idea!

Versubio · Post #19 » by **Versubio** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 9:01 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:Sad to hear. I remember meeting him at the old arena, and telling him about the Sweater Vest Thread. That amused him and we laughed about it. He and his wife are very nice people.

R.I.P. Jack

It's awesome that he knew about it.

Post #20 » by **UCFJayBird** » Thu Dec 10, 2015 9:06 pm

Very sad to hear. RIP Jack. I always looked forward to spotting you at the games, never had the chance to meet you though.