I work for the Grasshoppers -- I do the stadium announcing -- and something extraordinary happened a few nights ago that I thought I'd let you know about.
We had a little girl in the crowd whose parents were both stationed in Iraq, and it just so happened that her mom, a sergeant, was back home on leave for two weeks and had brought her daughter to the game. It was the little girl's first birthday.
So, I announced it. I also told everyone about her parents -- that her dad was still over in Iraq, but that her mom was back with us for two weeks. The applause started as it usually does, but instead of fading away, it just kept getting louder. People began standing up — a big wave rolling down both foul lines -- and a roar went up and then the umpires threw their hands up and looked around and started clapping, as did players on both teams.
I'm sure the little girl had no idea what was going on, but I like to think her mom -- and dad -- will enjoy telling her about it in a few years.
Jim Scott
Greensboro
Comments (8)
Scott, great story!
The Hopper's rules prohibiting baby's juice from being brought into the stadium and kids chasing foul balls outside the park are still ridiculous.
This wasn't a PR letter was it?
Have a nice day!
Posted by hugh | August 18, 2005 7:26 AM
hahahahaha, hugh.
Excellent.
Posted by Lilly | August 18, 2005 9:06 AM
What? Does anyone think that someone from a business, etc. would do anything so sleezy as to use a child AND a soldier to make a PR statement? Come on, NOT in Greensboro!
Posted by Darryl | August 18, 2005 9:51 AM
Ok, I admit, it was a nice JESTURE. It did sort of touch my heart. Yeah, I have a heart.
I just pray this little girl doesn't become an orphan.
I hate that war, but I respect those who are over there doing what they signed up to do, and pray for their safe return.
Posted by Lilly | August 18, 2005 10:13 AM
Unfortunately, the little girl did not hear the applause. She had succumbed to dehyrdration from not being allowed a suitable beverage. Just kidding.
Posted by truth | August 18, 2005 12:25 PM
hahahahhaha.
Posted by Lilly | August 18, 2005 9:32 PM
Now that's funny stuff Truth
Posted by Arnold R | August 18, 2005 10:25 PM
Thanks Arnold. They finally got my medication right!
Posted by truth | August 19, 2005 12:18 PM