Bob Hope American Variety." He last made an appearance at the Hope Classic in 2000, where he hugged Swedish golfer Jesper Pernevik. Hope celebrated his 100th birthday on May 29, 2003. He is among a small group of notable centenarians in the field of entertainment. To mark this event, the intersection of Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles was named "Bob Hope Square" and his centennial was declared "Bob Hope Day" in 35 states. Even at 100, Hope maintained his self-deprecating sense of humor, quipping, "I'm so old, they've canceled my blood type." He converted to Roman Catholicism late in life. In
Ben Thornley a 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock. He also scored in the Scottish Cup against St Johnstone, and in the Scottish League Cup against Queen of the South. He returned to England and signed for Division Two side Blackpool on an 18-month contract in November 2002, but was released from his contract at the end of the 2002–03 season. Thornley signed for Bury in September 2003, but was released less than two months later after making just five appearances. Ben then joined Halifax Town on non-contract terms in March 2004, ending his professional career just before his 29th birthday to play in