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Each season the Orlando Rage honor
the memory of Joel Crane, former player, who was tragically cut down early in
his life.
Joel was truly a leader on and off
the football field and exemplified everything that a player, coach or human
being would look for in a person.
Joel's dedication to his Lord, family, friends and
teammates caused him to rise above the others.
Given Joel's work-ethic and genuine personality, the
RAGE honor a player each year for his attributes and dedication by giving him
the "Joel Crane Award"
Joel Alexander Crane, a native of Miami, Florida, who
resided in Orlando, Florida died May 18, 2002. He was employed by Walt Disney
World Company; Security Division for the City of Orlando and in Sales with West
Gate Time Share Company. Joel was a graduate of Florida A & M University and a
member of the Knight of Goodwill Lodge. He played professional football for the
Arena Football league, Jacksonville Tomcats and for the Space Coast
Panthers of the Sunshine State Minor Football Organization. Survivors include:
parents, John & Carolyn Crane; brothers, Jermaine A. Crane, John Crane, Jr.;
grandparents, Mrs. Rosetta Crane, Rev. David and Mrs. Dixie Baker; several
aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many sorrowing friends. |
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2008 JOEL CRANE AWARD RECIPIENT:
#71 DL/OL Dan Turcotte
The 2008 Joel A. Crane Award is given to Orlando Rage Defensive
Lineman/Offensive Lineman, Dan Turcotte. Dan comes to the Rage as a "rookie" in
the SSFL, but as a veteran of many years of Minor League Football in the
Midwest. While playing with the Superior Stampede of the NEFL, Dan gathered
honors as Central Region All American by the Minor League Football News
in 2006. As a tribute to the Rage, when Dan decided that he was moving to
central Florida he asked his coach whom he should play with. The Rage was the
definitive answer! Stampede's loss was surely the Rage's gain.
Dan came to training
camp as an undersized. rookie seeking to play defensive tackle for the Rage who
already had multi-season All Stars such as Robert Morgan, John Porter, and Eddie
Key on the line. Although truly a defensive lineman, when the Rage Offensive
line was thin through injuries, Dan happily volunteered to play Offensive
line. And he played it well.
With the Rage
Offensive line woes behind them Dan switched back to defense. He quickly showed
his skills garnering numerous sacks and tackles. Dan was always a team motivator
and never held back his thoughts. He also participates vigorously in every team
practice or event.
It's this sort of
leadership, skills and enthusiasm that makes Dan "Cheesehead" Turcotte such a
valuable member of the Rage.
Congratulations to Dan Turcotte, 2008 JOEL
CRANE AWARD Recipient!
  
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| Past Winners:
2007: Rage Defensive Line Robert Morgan
2006: Rage Offensive Line Tony Elam
2005: Rage Defensive Lineman Johnny
Quarterman
2004: Rage Fullback/Linebacker Amilka
Delgado
2003: Rage Wide Receiver Garnell Rackley
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