Remembering T. J. Simers
He was known for his controversial and somtimes caustic takes on the local sports scene, but LA sports fans read, watched, and listened to T. J. Simers , who died over the weekend. He recently posted about his health on social media: Got the tumor news I was expecting, so going to Vegas next week and don’t give a rip what I lose. Taking a hospital bed, wheelchair and hoyer to Vegas; what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. The whole family is coming because losing a chunk of my brain wasn’t enough, I need help on who to bet on. Please don’t say UCLA. I want you to have credibility. Come on, I need a sure-fire winner. Don’t make me read a pics column by (Bill) Plaschke . I don’t have much time but I know Plaschke isn’t gonna save the day. I wonder why he hasn’t called to do a tear jerker. SoCal TV and radio host Steve Edwards offered the following tribute to Simers: He was acerbic and funny. He really got under the skin of athletes and management -But if you were a sports fan, you rea