Len Dawson's half time snack
- Thread starter Pappy
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Years ago I used to haul the visiting teams equipment, that played against the Cowboys, from and to the airport. The stadium was in Irving Tx at the time and it was a "dry" town (no alcohol).. I was instructed by their travel manage to have a 12 pack in the truck for them after the game..
Pappy
Living the Dream
You could be right, oldman. It probably was after the game but headline on picture I received said halftime.
Ken---Years ago when I was flying B-737's, I occasionally flew professional teams of all sports from their home city to their away games. I flew mostly the Orioles and the Washington Wizards. On the return flights, there was always plenty of beer, but very little hard stuff. It was actually fun and I got to meet a lot of pretty good athletes, but the one that comes to mind that had the most class was Cal Ripken, JR. The players were good to fly. Most of them slept, but believe it or not, we had quite a few 'nervous' flyers over the years.
...alot of swell guys!! Some rode in the back of the truck to drink the beer!! I met a lot as I was given sideline passes to watch the games..Ditka and the refrigerator Perry come to mind..
Pappy
Living the Dream
In 56, we rented a one room apartment from a Mrs. Ripkin in Aberdeen, MD. It was Cal's grandmother. Senior was on Baltimores farm team at the time. Him and his buddies were always throwing the ball around.
Pappy----I met Cal JR & Cal SR. Cal Jr was new blood back then and just a really great person. The Dad was nice, but was a bit rough around the edges, if you know what I mean. Then, there was also brother Billy, who played up with the Orioles for parts of a few seasons. I think, then manager Earl weaver did it as a favor to Cal, SR. Billy was barely MLB material. Cal JR built a stadium along with a few other fields to make a complex in Aberdeen, MD. The one stadium is for LL, but re-sized to fit the little guys. He also owns a minor league team called the Iron Birds, which is an affiliate of the Orioles. Check it out: https://www.ripkenbaseball.com/youth_baseball/aberdeen/facilities Cal does a lot for youth baseball in that area.
Cal, Jr lives in a town of sorts named Cockeysville, MD. There is a huge (tall) black iron fence around his property. He also has a beautiful seaside home just outside of Bethany Beach, which is close to Ocean City, MD. I have never been in either home, but then again, I was never invited.
Cal, Jr lives in a town of sorts named Cockeysville, MD. There is a huge (tall) black iron fence around his property. He also has a beautiful seaside home just outside of Bethany Beach, which is close to Ocean City, MD. I have never been in either home, but then again, I was never invited.