The photos with Coach Dungy were taken July 2007
These are the best shots I can get going 55 mph, with one hand on the wheel. The stadium is almost done. Taken July 2008
These photos go out to my new friend Ryan, in Orrville, Ohio. I was born a Washington Redskins fan, and for a short time, while growing up in Glendale, Arizona, I strayed and rooted for the Los Angeles Rams (they had yet to move to St.Louis). But eventually, I forsook my backslidden ways and returned to the fold. By the time I reached high school, I would wear Joe Theismann's jersey to school while a buddy wore John Riggin's jersey. We were such dorks, but hey, these were the 1980's, and the 80's rock!
Fast forward 20 years...I work for the publisher who somehow wins the contract to publish a book by Tony Dungy, the winner of the 2007 Superbowl. I admit, during the game I was pulling for Da' Bears, but my loyalties can easily be swayed, so I quickly got on the band wagon as Colt fan, especially since I service accounts in Indiana.
Long story short, I was able to secure a book signing at one of my accounts, my parents are able to come to it, we get a quick 2 minute one-on-one with Coach Dungy,
and I am now a semi-converted fan. Actually, I'm a big Dungy fan, and now, every time I go by their stadium, there's a stirring in my heart for the Colts, one which I must suppress, just in case the 'Skins make a comeback.
These are the best shots I can get going 55 mph, with one hand on the wheel. The stadium is almost done. Taken July 2008
These photos go out to my new friend Ryan, in Orrville, Ohio. I was born a Washington Redskins fan, and for a short time, while growing up in Glendale, Arizona, I strayed and rooted for the Los Angeles Rams (they had yet to move to St.Louis). But eventually, I forsook my backslidden ways and returned to the fold. By the time I reached high school, I would wear Joe Theismann's jersey to school while a buddy wore John Riggin's jersey. We were such dorks, but hey, these were the 1980's, and the 80's rock!
Fast forward 20 years...I work for the publisher who somehow wins the contract to publish a book by Tony Dungy, the winner of the 2007 Superbowl. I admit, during the game I was pulling for Da' Bears, but my loyalties can easily be swayed, so I quickly got on the band wagon as Colt fan, especially since I service accounts in Indiana.
Long story short, I was able to secure a book signing at one of my accounts, my parents are able to come to it, we get a quick 2 minute one-on-one with Coach Dungy,
and I am now a semi-converted fan. Actually, I'm a big Dungy fan, and now, every time I go by their stadium, there's a stirring in my heart for the Colts, one which I must suppress, just in case the 'Skins make a comeback.
3 comments:
Yeah, I wouldn't worry too much about the 'Skins coming back. We've waited many long years, only to continually be disappointed. For the record, I do still wear my '87 World Champions sweatshirt, much to Jim's dismay! It's just sooo comfy 20 years later!
Keep the faith!
Thanks Gary again for the book for Ryan!! He is sooo proud of that!! When he bleeds, he bleeds blue and white for sure, or blue and yellow for Pacers, depends on the season!!
I'll show him your blog and it will put a smile on his face!
Tina
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