Template:Did you know nominations/Dave Roller

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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 22:03, 23 October 2018 (UTC)

Dave Roller

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• ... that after a victory against the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Dave Roller, who weighed 270 pounds (120 kg) at the time, was carried off Lambeau Field by fans? Source: "Packers fans once swept over the fences, hoisted the 270-pounder on their shoulders and carried him off the field following a particularly good day against the Detroit Lions."

• Reviewed: Washington State Route 546
• Comment: This article was saved from a WP:COI account. The original version was here. I removed all the unsourced content and non-neutral/fan page material which left this. Thus, the expansion is based on the changes from there to now. For more background and a fun read, check out my talk page.

Created/expanded by Gonzo fan2007 (talk). Self-nominated at 14:54, 23 September 2018 (UTC).

• @Gonzo fan2007: The statement "He was well known in Green Bay for his positive interactions with fans, often showing up early or staying late to sign autographs." does not have a reference. Narutolovehinata5 ^tccsdnew 09:40, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

• Hi Narutolovehinata5. The reference is #3 in the article right now. The inline citation is located at the end of the next sentence. Here is the quote: "And fans always loved him, at least those for whom he played. Roller would show up early for practice or games and sign autographs -- "Maybe even eat a hot dog or two with them," he related -- and then he'd hang around for a couple of hours after games to sign more autographs, sample some postgame morsels and just visit." Cheers, « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 14:51, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

• Thanks. Here's the full review: new enough, long enough, adequately sourced (though I'd still recommend you add the footnote to the claused I brought up earlier), lacking close paraphrasing, and with an interesting hook. The hook fact is interesting and verified inline. A QPQ has been done. @Gonzo fan2007: Since his birthday is on the 28th, would it be okay for you if the hook goes up on that date? Narutolovehinata5 ^tccsdnew 10:32, 23 October 2018 (UTC)
  • Narutolovehinata5, his birthday would be great. Thanks for the review! « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 14:26, 23 October 2018 (UTC)