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Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book..
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Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book..


Jan 30, 2020, 9:35 PM

I thought we’d try to help him along by offering up some nifty titles for him to choose from for his autobiography.

I thought of:

1. 2Wars-2 Colleges

2. What I Saw You Won’t Believe

3. Florida Boy Turns Clemson Orange

4. I Ain’t Dying Til I Turn 100

Hey, I know but see if you are a title creator!

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so Joe was born in 1921?


Jan 30, 2020, 9:36 PM

when did he go to Clemson?

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Went to UofFL 1st and up to Clemson in 50’s I believe.


Jan 30, 2020, 9:43 PM

Found out the hard way that he couldn’t wear the same clothing since Orange colors were different..

But, that Clemson was the better place for him & Family!

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just wondering if he might have been there with my dad...


Jan 30, 2020, 9:45 PM

but my dad graduated in '49

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Re: just wondering if he might have been there with my dad...


Jan 30, 2020, 9:57 PM

Franc, I'm not not going to directly link an article on TCI bc I loath them, but if you are inclined and want to read up on ole Joe I will leave you with the search page from google:
https://www.google.com/search?q=joe+cocke+clemson&rlz=1CABUSA_enUS881&oq=Joe+Cocke&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39j0l6.6778j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

It is one of the very few times I have gone on that site and only to read the articles on him. He is truly a remarkable Clemson man and I feel blessed to have gotten a chance to "know" him from this website. I really almost hesitate to put quotes on that word because he just seems so genuine that I actually feel like I really know him even though I've never actually met him in the flesh...

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Re: just wondering if he might have been there with my dad...


Jan 31, 2020, 12:57 AM

Exactly right - TigerInCH !! Think Joe is one of every members’ favorite posters - if not their absolute most favorite poster. !! -<img border=">

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If people were as good as their obituary - and products were as good as advertised - this would truly be a wonderful world !!


Re: just wondering if he might have been there with my dad...


Jan 31, 2020, 9:42 AM [ in reply to Re: just wondering if he might have been there with my dad... ]

A great American and a great Tiger. I hope to meet him one day

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Re: Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book..


Jan 30, 2020, 10:07 PM

Well Bill, I have a tentative title. This book will cover WW2 and the Korean War so the title, "CALLED", for WW2 and "RECALLED" for the Korean War. Title is subject to change.

I started at the Univ. of Florida in the summer of 1940, returned after WW2 and received my degree in 1949. I started at Clemson about 1957 or 1958 while working full time, plus traveling, and received my degree in 1963.

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my dad was born in '23, went to Clemson in '42...


Jan 30, 2020, 10:15 PM

went to WWII and finished Clemson in '49

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Joe, I'm Blown away . . . . .


Jan 30, 2020, 11:19 PM [ in reply to Re: Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book.. ]

Joe, I've been reading your post for a long time and thought you must live in Clemson. It wasn't until I read your story in The Clemson Insider and saw your picture that I put it all together. It seems like I've know you all my life through my father Mike. I grew up in Clemson in the 50's to the mid 70's. Dad was a Professor of Textile Design for 30 plus years. Dad always considered Joe a great friend. Last year when Dad passed away, Joe was at the funeral and had great words of comfort.

Good luck on your book and God's Speed.

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Re: Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book..


Jan 31, 2020, 12:21 AM [ in reply to Re: Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book.. ]

How about this?

“Called to be The Greatest Generation”.

There are only 3 or 4 men that I’ve ever personally known that I truly admired. Straight, unfiltered, childlike admiration. One of them, a Marine, served in WW2, Korea and then left the marines when they wanted to send him to Vietnam. He had 8 kids at home when they wanted him to go to Vietnam. 5 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars......a walking, talking miracle. He’s at Arlington now.

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Re: Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book..


Jan 31, 2020, 9:36 AM [ in reply to Re: Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book.. ]

"Recalling the Call"

Whatever the title, anyone who has read your posts or gets to read your book is better for it.

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I truly hope every TigerNetter, regardless of affiliation


Jan 31, 2020, 5:49 AM

with Clemson or other schools takes time to read Joe's words when posted.

They are words of living history...a rarity indeed...which connect all of us to a generation nearly gone. Although now a Golden Tiger myself into my 70's, I am keen to enjoy our company with Joe on our site, savoring all his words.

May he continue to thrive, and may Almighty God continue to bless him in his longevity.

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Re: I truly hope every TigerNetter, regardless of affiliation


Jan 31, 2020, 9:24 AM

I think it will be an interesting book no matter what the title ends up being.

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Re: Considering our resident celebrity JOE21 is gathering 98 yrs worth of notes for a book..


Jan 31, 2020, 9:28 AM

That's gonna have more pages that a tolkien or Martin book!

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