83 yr old Clint Eastwood saves 50 yr old man's life. - Lateral-g Forums

**fleetus macmullitz** · #1 02-07-2014, 05:18 PM

At AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am tournament...

Eastwood attended a volunteer party on the eve of the PGA Tour event when he noticed tournament director Steve John choking on a piece of cheese. The 83-year-old actor quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver Wednesday night at the Monterey Conference Center.

"I was drinking water and eating these little appetizers, threw down a piece of cheese and it just didn't work," John said Friday. "I was looking at him and couldn't breathe. He recognized it immediately and saved my life."

Eastwood is a prominent figure at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, formerly as an amateur contestant and now as chairman of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. It has raised over $100 million for charity as the host of the PGA Tour event.

He's often in the CBS tower on the weekend and presents the trophy to the winner, a list that includes Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Brandt Snedeker in recent years.

The Hollywood star wasn't expecting an additional duty this week.

"I looked in his eyes and saw that look of panic people have when they see their life passing before their eyes," Eastwood told The Carmel Pine Cone. "It looked bad."

He said it was the first time he had used the Heimlich maneuver.

"I can't believe I'm 202 pounds and he threw me up in the air three times," John said.

The party is one of the biggest nights of the week. Volunteers are entertained by the celebrities such as musician Kenny G and comedian Tom Dreesen.

The 50-year-old John said it was the second time in his life someone had to perform the Heimlich on him.

"It was in Colorado about seven or eight years ago. But it wasn't Clint Eastwood," he said. "I haven't talked to him since that night. It was crazy."

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**GregWeld** · #2 02-07-2014, 05:47 PM

When I see him skiing I'll thank him for his swift actions.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #3 02-07-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

When I see him skiing I'll thank him for his swift actions.

Greg,

Your call.

My favorite part of it...

"I can't believe I'm 202 pounds and he threw me up in the air three times," John said.

Them is some nice 83 yr old

Vince@Meanstreets · #4 02-07-2014, 06:56 PM

Chuck Norris could have done that from another state.

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The 50-year-old John said it was the second time in his life someone had to perform the Heimlich on him."

maybe he should chew a bit more....

**FETorino** · #5 02-07-2014, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld

When I see him skiing I'll thank him for his swift actions.

Name dropper.

**glassman** · #6 02-07-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

Chuck Norris could have done that from another state.

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The 50-year-old John said it was the second time in his life someone had to perform the Heimlich on him."

maybe he should chew a bit more....

Dont get me started on the Chuckism's....

DaleTx · #7 02-07-2014, 09:04 PM

Really---everyone should learn how to do the Heimlich Maneuver. I remember when I was a kid... a friend was over for lunch and choked on a Dorito chip (really). There was no coughing or gagging... he could not breath at all. I remember the look on his face and the panic, and not a breath. I did the Heimlich Maneuver and it worked on the first try... what a relief!

Hate to think what could have happened.