Derrick Thomas didn't get to grow up with his dad and
Veterans Day only fell once on a Sunday during his hall of fame career. Barry Sander's was never the best in his father's eyes. Tony
Gwynn didn't hit for power; he just hit and that’s why they call this hall of
famer, Mr. Padre.
IT IS EASIER TO RAISE A BOY
Robert Thomas taught his son that it’s not always about
being there but being there. On that Veteran’s Sunday Derrick set the single
game sack record that still stands today. William Sanders taught his son loyalty is of the utmost importance. Tony Gwynn taught his son; if you do
all the small things right, you will have an opportunity for the big things.
THAN CHANGE A MAN
24 years to the day; after Tony Gwynn’s first major league
hit; his son followed in his footsteps with his own matching double. Barry Sanders wasn't Jim Brown but he too played for only one team in his career and his Heisman Trophy sits on the mantle at his fathers house; right behind a helmet of his dad's favorite team. Robert
James Thomas set the path for his son; though they would only have a short 5
years together, as Robert lost his life during the Vietnam War. In Operation
Linebacker.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
