Some newspaper articles on Lancaster County PA legend Fernie Moffett
These are several years old, as can be seen from the dates in the articles.
I had never met Fernie in person, although I had spoken with him on the telephone, during a visit to Earl Hangen's home during the mid-eighties. I did play him in some mail matches, and managed to score a win from him in one game. When discussing checkers with my friends, I would tell them that I won a game from the PA State champion, and this would always get some ohhhs and ahhhs.
I asked Fernie if he minded that I was "bragging" in such a manner, and he told me absolutely not, and that I SHOULD be proud of the win...!!
A great supporter of our game, and a great man.
Gone but never forgotten,
RIP Fernie
Regards,
Jay
What a difference two weeks make!! Jay you will really never know what this means to me for it brings back many wonderful memories of times long gone by. Fernie was one of those rare people who had a heart of gold and he would do anything for you. He had a special way about him that would make you laugh and his stories would keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what was coming next. He was one of those few that knew many of the oldtime checker players as well as the checker greats and he could tell you more stories about them then one could ever read in any checker books. Jay thank you for making this day special for me. Take care and God Bless. 