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Old 05-30-2005, 07:00 PM   #19
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Re: Theismann Elicits Strong Emotions

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Originally Posted by dblanch66
In 1983 I went to Texas Stadium to see the Redskins play the 'boys in the famous game when the cry-baby cowboys tried to break up the fun bunch in the end zone after a score. Anyway, I stayed at the same hotel as the Redskins and they had a fan appreciation in the lobby. My favorite player back then was Charlie Brown #87. I saw him in the lobby and asked for his autograph. He turned his back on me and when I asked him again, he very sharply said, "Don't bother me, I'm talkin' to my people".
I was crushed. (I was 16 yrs old).. Theismann saw this exchange from accross the lobby and came up to me, introduced himself, introduced me to Dave Butz, Dexter Manley, Art Monk, Don Warren, Joe Jacoby and John Riggins. He arranged for a picture (which I still have) and they all signed it. Needless to say, Joey T. is a class act who cared about the fans and had a tremendous love of the game and will always be my favorite player. BTW...what ever happened to Charlie Brown??? hee hee hee.
Great story dblanch66.....and what a picture you have to cherish. Joey T has always been nice to the fans.
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