Real men

RevSmoke · 05-10-2020, 07:34 PM

Friends, I remember this man well. He became a friend after he signed this picture as I got to know him as just another guy... He loved his cigars too. I finally decided to frame up this picture...
...from a couple, two -to- three years ago.

This is when athletes did it for the love of the game, and signed things for love love of people...

Now... I cannot help but believe that too often, it is all about the $$$...

Hmm, need convincing? How many athletes today go and offer up their services/their time/their presence "to the highest bidder", with the proceeds going to charity. Who gets their "generosity"? The highest bidder, the one with the most money!

How about this... They have millions, how about letting people sign up (one time each) to win the "prize" and giving $20K, $200K, or eve $2mil to the charity... Or even offering matching funds *AND* their "prize"?

But what do I know.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

PS By the way, this man gave me 4 tickets to bring buddies up from college to go to the '83 playoff game -vs- Cardinals. Why? Other than the fact that I called him up and said that I had a couple buddies who had never been to Lambeau - who were from Chicago and Minnesota and were Packer fans - wanted to go to the game... and our family only had 2 tickets.

markem · 05-10-2020, 07:39 PM

Very nice. A most excellent gift.

At first, I thought it was a pic of Woody Harrelson.

Chainsaw13 · 05-10-2020, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

Very nice. A most excellent gift.

At first, I thought it was a pic of Woody Harrelson.

You and me both!

Very cool gift, Rev.

The Poet · 05-10-2020, 08:58 PM

Ray and Bart were my guys back in the day.

Snook · 05-10-2020, 09:53 PM

Priceless. Thanks for sharing.

icehog3 · 05-11-2020, 09:30 AM

I remember him well as a player. Fans of the Black and Blue Central were blessed in those days to have Nitschke, Dick Butkus and Alex Karras all dominating the middle. Great time for football, and sounds like Ray was a Helluva guy, Todd....no blaspheme intended.

05-10-2020, 07:34 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,844 Trading: (51)	Real men Friends, I remember this man well. He became a friend after he signed this picture as I got to know him as just another guy... He loved his cigars too. I finally decided to frame up this picture... ...from a couple, two -to- three years ago. This is when athletes did it for the love of the game, and signed things for love love of people... Now... I cannot help but believe that too often, it is all about the $$$... Hmm, need convincing? How many athletes today go and offer up their services/their time/their presence "to the highest bidder", with the proceeds going to charity. Who gets their "generosity"? The highest bidder, the one with the most money! How about this... They have millions, how about letting people sign up (one time each) to win the "prize" and giving $20K, $200K, or eve $2mil to the charity... Or even offering matching funds AND their "prize"? But what do I know. Peace of the Lord be with you. PS By the way, this man gave me 4 tickets to bring buddies up from college to go to the '83 playoff game -vs- Cardinals. Why? Other than the fact that I called him up and said that I had a couple buddies who had never been to Lambeau - who were from Chicago and Minnesota and were Packer fans - wanted to go to the game... and our family only had 2 tickets. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!" Last edited by RevSmoke; 05-10-2020 at 07:43 PM. Reason: Wanted to say more.

05-10-2020, 07:39 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Real men Very nice. A most excellent gift. At first, I thought it was a pic of Woody Harrelson. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

05-10-2020, 08:58 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Real men Ray and Bart were my guys back in the day. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

05-10-2020, 09:53 PM	#5
Snook Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2020 First Name: Leo Location: South Texas Posts: 179 Trading: (3)	Re: Real men Priceless. Thanks for sharing.

05-11-2020, 09:30 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,251 Trading: (60)	Re: Real men I remember him well as a player. Fans of the Black and Blue Central were blessed in those days to have Nitschke, Dick Butkus and Alex Karras all dominating the middle. Great time for football, and sounds like Ray was a Helluva guy, Todd....no blaspheme intended. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!