Steve Kordek, RIP

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Steve Kordek, RIP Feb 19, 2012 20:07:01 GMT -5

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Post by Mod City on Feb 19, 2012 20:07:01 GMT -5

The first guy to design a pinball machine with flippers at the bottom of the playfield, where they remain to this day in what is considered the standard arrangement. A very much beloved guy in pinball circles. And the interviews I've seen with him suggest he was a heck of a nice, fun guy.

www.npr.org/2012/02/19/147131062/the-man-who-revolutionized-pinball-dies-at-100

www.nytimes.com/2012/02/24/business/steve-kordek-innovator-of-pinball-game-dies-at-100.html

Rest well, sir.

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Skyroniter The Mads (Admin) Not that omnipotent. I am glad to offer MST DVDs or Blu-rays to board members. Please message me if interested. Posts: 9,465	Steve Kordek, RIP Feb 19, 2012 20:59:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Skyroniter on Feb 19, 2012 20:59:23 GMT -5 Did I love pinball as a maladjusted teen. I took flippers for granted. R.I.P. Mr. Kordek.
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Steve Kordek, RIP Feb 19, 2012 22:40:14 GMT -5

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Feb 19, 2012 20:59:23 GMT -5 Skyroniter said:

Did I love pinball as a maladjusted teen. I took flippers for granted. R.I.P. Mr. Kordek.

I must second this for I was also a maladjusted teen and took the flippers for granted....I also must admit that I tilted a few machines in my day....RIP

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Steve Kordek, RIP Feb 26, 2012 13:10:37 GMT -5

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Post by Skyroniter on Feb 26, 2012 13:10:37 GMT -5

Feb 19, 2012 22:40:14 GMT -5 Crowfan said:

Feb 19, 2012 20:59:23 GMT -5 Skyroniter said:

Did I love pinball as a maladjusted teen. I took flippers for granted. R.I.P. Mr. Kordek.

I must second this for I was also a maladjusted teen and took the flippers for granted....I also must admit that I tilted a few machines in my day....RIP

Throw me in with your lot.

R.I.P. Mr. Flipper.

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bucky Torgo's Pizza Delivery Person Posts: 300	Steve Kordek, RIP Feb 28, 2012 9:12:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bucky on Feb 28, 2012 9:12:23 GMT -5 love pinball, rip.

Post by Mod City on Feb 19, 2012 20:07:01 GMT -5

Post by Skyroniter on Feb 19, 2012 20:59:23 GMT -5

Post by Crowfan on Feb 19, 2012 22:40:14 GMT -5

Post by Weirdo Writer on Feb 20, 2012 21:59:50 GMT -5

Post by Skyroniter on Feb 26, 2012 13:10:37 GMT -5

Post by bucky on Feb 28, 2012 9:12:23 GMT -5