Best, Roy

(1900–54) prison warden; birthplace unknown. He was for 20 years the so-called "iron boss" of the Colorado state penitentiary in Canon City (1932–52). There he won a national reputation by instituting an innovative dietary and work regimen that included the liberal use of physical punishment. Acquitted in 1951 and 1952 on charges of embezzlement and flogging prisoners, he died shortly before the end of a 2-year suspension for mismanagement.

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Yet when it comes to copying from the best, Roy knows the Sri Lankan great's knack of cashing in when set is second to none.

Roy to charge on in Sharjah battle

Yet when it comes to copying from the best, Roy knows the Sri Lanka great's knack of cashing in when set is second to none.

Roy given top advice in bid to be England choice; Influence of Pietersen and Sangakarra is rubbing off on Jason

Speaking of quality managers, 'Armie' played for two of the best, Roy Coyle (Glentoran) and Marty Quinn (Coleraine).

DEFENDERS OUT OF ARM; Sean retirement a relief for opponents

So what if Chris Eubank wasn't at his best, Roy Jones Jr.

Joe is a true boxing legend; offside KERRANG! 105.2

"But, on the pitch, George Best, Roy Keane and Eric Cantona.

I was interviewing Best and he said he had to pop out.. he went to a bar and never came back; EAMONN HOLMES ON A LEGEND

Though his timing was never at its best, Roy battled through to a run-a-ball halfcentury.

Durham rocked by Stokes blow; All-rounder carried off after fall at The Oval

WITH the exception of George Best, Roy Keane was arguably the greatest soccer player this island has ever produced.

IRISH DAILY Mirror COMMENT: Thanks Roy, it's been a ball

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