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Norman Duplain Obituary
The Biloxi resident is best remembered for an 85-yard kickoff return in honor of his daughter's birth when he played at Mississippi State during the 1950s.
Duplain, 80, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. His funeral is Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi.
Several weeks after the birth of his daughter, Mary Love, in 1951, Duplain landed his greatest collegiate accomplishment. His then-wife was unable to attend the Bulldogs' contest against Tulane. She had just given birth to Mary Love Duplain Wynne, who now lives in Alexandria, Va.
"My mother couldn't attend the game because she just gave birth to me," Wynne said. "My mother sent a message to the fieldhouse: 'Make one for Mary Love.' My father made me a star when I was born."
Duplain also was an outstanding golfer whose amateur tournament championships included the Yugoslavian Invitational in Biloxi and the Gold Medal Classic in Las Vegas.
"My father was a super athlete and I'm so proud of him," Wynne said. "He never met a stranger and would strike up a conversation. He loved entertaining people and always invited them over for dinner. He knew people everywhere we went."
Duplain also earned acclaim outside the sports world. After several years living in Belzoni, Duplain returned in the 1970s to Biloxi, where he owned and operated Hugo's Restaurant. He was also instrumental in bringing gaming to the Coast, and served as executive host for the President Casino during the 1990s.
Duplain lettered four years in football, basketball and track and was named best "Best Boy Athlete" at Biloxi. An All–Big Eight running back, Duplain also set a state record and won the state championship in the 440-yard dash.
He was later inducted into the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame.
Read more: http://www.sunherald.com/2010/09/22/2498938/1951-football-play-was-for-his.html#ixzz10Nm7Z9Qz
Memories and Condolences
for Norman Duplain
26 Entries
Katie Hyland-Love
August 19, 2011
Dear Mary Love: I was saddened to hear of your father's demise. My Mother died last year on my granddaughter's 12th birthday, yet time goes on, with us on its wings. My heart has felt what yours is feeling. Daddy died in 1993,
Diane Harbour
March 6, 2011
Dear Family of Norman,
It has been many years since I met Norman but I will never forget him. I was 19 years old and went to work for Norman at Hugo's. His Mother worked with him every day. He always had a smile on his face. Helped you in all situations and was just the most loyal of friends. May your grief be short but your sweet memories of him last always.
Diane Harbour, Meridian, MS
John Sharbrough
January 10, 2011
I just found this obituary and please know how sorry I am to hear that Norman has passed. I've known Norman since my childhood in Belzoni. Norman was a good friend of my parents. He had a wonderfully outgoing personality. I feel certain that Norman never met a stranger. He will be missed.
Erin Esteve
January 6, 2011
Mrs Duplain - I am so sorry for you loss. I am just learning of Mr. Duplain's passing. He was a wonderful ambassador of Zatarain's on the Gulf Coast. I will truly miss talking to him and hearing of his many cooking adventures. Please accept our condolences on his passing. He will be greatly missed.
Erin Esteve
Zatarain's
Hollie Moran-Hardison
October 25, 2010
Norman was a very good friend to my family for many years. When my mom Ginny Moran Poulos had her stroke he would cook meals and send them over, he was a wonderful cook. He will be greatly missed. I pray for the families loss as well as his dear friends, my mom and pop included. I love you Norman!
Raymond Bowman
October 12, 2010
Mr Duplain will be missed by all at the Biloxi Elks lodge.
Mary Robinson
October 7, 2010
Mrs. Duplain, I am sorry for your lost. Mr. Duplain was a special person on the coast. May he rest in peace and may God wrap all of you in his arms and give you and your family Blessings.
Steve Broussard
September 29, 2010
Norman was always pleasant and a good friend -
Steve Broussard
Lynn Denmark
September 28, 2010
Dear Mrs. Duplain,
I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Duplain was a man I will never forget. I loved to listen to his stories and of course his teasing. He had a smile I will never forget. I pray God comforts you during this time and gives you a peace knowing his struggles are over. God bless you and your family now and always.
Lynn Denmark, RN
Helen McIntosh
September 27, 2010
I knew Norman only a short time by playing golf at Sunkist. I am from Starkville and of course an avid MSU fan. We had some long conversations about the football team. Norman was an outgoing individual and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Tamika Strong
September 26, 2010
To the family of Mr. Norm as my two children called him I would like to extend my condolences. My name is Tamika Strong and my children Ryan and Simone introduced me to Mr. Norm we live down the street. He was always so friendly to them and allowed them to swim in his pool May god keep you all up in this time of grief.
Ronnie Migues
September 25, 2010
Norman always had a great smile,he was a very happy person.His favorite greeting was "Hello sher how you doing?He treated me like a younger brother. I have nice memories of the time spent with him and G Love in Belzoni.He was a unique person and I had the good fortune to be his cousin.He will be missed.
Amy L. Gholson
September 24, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to the entire Duplain family. Norman will be greatly missed!
Keith Clayton
September 24, 2010
It hurt to return to town and hear about Norman. I enjoyed our morning talks when he fed the birds at Sunkist and I walked my dog. You have my deepest sympathy.
John McAdams Family & Staff
September 24, 2010
Our deepest sympahty.
September 24, 2010
Joe Williams:
Thoughts and Prayers to you all.I am one of those people Norman has touched with his sports conections.I met him on the golf course in 1982 and after sharing my Pro Football ambitions as a FG
Kicker,Norman told me to call the Los Angelos Rams on Monday and they would take a look at me.
Not knowing him at that time I doubted
him, but sure enough on that Monday, the Rams expected my call and invited me to LA for a tryout and next thing I know I was on the way to training camp.
I will always be greatfull for God to put me in the same place & time with Norman on that day. GOD IS GREAT
Billy Walter
September 24, 2010
I became his friend at Sunkist and he invited me for a meal and later took me to AA when I needed help. Went with him many times to feed the ducks. Sorry for your lose which is also our lose. He was a mans man amoung boys.
Steve Brandon
September 24, 2010
Mary Love:
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
nick gray
September 24, 2010
We all no doubt look forward to the time when death, will be no more, the bible promises it.
Andrew Jake Mladinich III & Sons
September 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
September 23, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mary Frances Warren
September 23, 2010
May God bless you & your family . Norman, was a good friend of our family when he lived in Belzoni.
SAMMY GLORIOSO
MARY F. WARREN
George Hancock
September 23, 2010
Mary Love, you father was always so nice to me. I had many plesant conversations with him at his business in Belzoni. You and your family are in my thoughs at this time. It is my wish that the Holy Spirit will give you peace that you heart desires during this difficult time.
Rhonda Strangi
September 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
nancy powell
September 23, 2010
my deepest sympathy to the family. i have the highest regard to mr. duplain as a man of upmost resepct and leadership.he helped me through a most trying time in my life that i will never forget nad always remember in the highest honor. forever in my heart and always in my deepest thoughts;nancy k.powell
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