Another all-time great piece. Thank you for your work.
Having extraordinary parents is such a gift. Lost both when they were relatively young but am grateful everyday to have had them as long as I did. And it’s easy to smile when thinking about all the good memories and good times. A lot of the good times centered around sports. Growing up in central Pennsylvania, the first Cowboys game my dad took me and my brother to was Cowboys-Eagles at the Vet in the late 70’s. I was incredibly lucky to get to attend a bunch of games in all four sports with my dad over the next 20 years, but I always remember the trips to Philly. Hats off to great dads and the beauty of sports.
Beautifully written, Bob. It took me back to a Rangers game my dad took me to in the 1970s at Arlington Stadium. Much like your dad, he wasn’t as into sports as I was — and he worked nights — but I have many fond memories of watching games on TV with him… the Cowboys, in particular, from their early struggles in the 1960s to those great 1970s teams. He’s been gone for 30+ years now and your write-up made me think about what I wouldn’t give to just sit and watch one more game with him.
Such a relatable article Bob. I remember many games I attended with my dad, who has now been gone for over 20 years. Now my adult son and I go to Cowboys games together and have started going to one out of town game each year. The Green Bay and San Fran games were disappointing but the experiences were great. While a Cowboys win in Pittsburgh would be nice this year, I’m sure we will have another great experience together.
What a wonderful piece, Bob! It's a timely reminder that as much as obsess over our favorite teams and the outcomes of each game, good seasons and bad seasons go by the wayside, but the good times with people we love don't. Sports are a great way to foster that, and the way they helped strengthen your connections with your father and your sons is lovely.
Thanks for sharing Bob! Made me conjure up memories of games with my dad and the late-night drives back home. As a new father it really hits home that maybe dad didn’t want to go to the game (and could have gotten more sleep or honey-do tasks done), but he wanted (and still wants) to go to the game with me. God Bless all the loving dads and happy belated Father’s Day.
Such an awesome piece. Brought up some long forgotten memories from my childhood as well. First MLB game was at Veterans stadium sometime in the mid 70s. My dad worked in Philadalphia at the time and one summer day my mother loaded up my two older brothers and I (our ages ~11, 9, and 6) on the train. Somehow we managed to make it to downtown Philadelphia for an afternoon Phillies game. I don't recall much more than the yellow seats went for $0.50 and at one point I took a nap under the seats. Keep up the awesome work!
Is it possible to get a link to the other Founder's pieces you've done? I've probably read them but don't seem to recall so would be great to find out!
Nice article! Reminds me of games with my Dad (now gone), and my son, who's very much into sports. (Good thing about the hockey game last night is that he gets one more Panther game at home!)
Such a great Father’s Day tribute! As a kid, my favorite Ranger was Ruben Sierra. I did the leg kick when I hit at the playground (I’m terrible at baseball). So when my mom’s dad took us to a Ranger game, he sat my brother and I down to make sure we understood we were going to see a legend. For the first time I am admitting out loud that I thought in my head “Ruben Sierra is good but a legend is a little overboard.” Then when he said “Nolan Ryan”, I was so embarrassed that I didn’t realize who he meant (again in my head). But it was a great game, first base side - seeing that laser he threw, and a great sporting event with my family.
The other sporting event that I thought of reading this was the Messi game last summer. We took our boys, and there was definitely some of the elements Bob described seeing MJ. Dallas scores and we cheer; Messi scores and we cheer. Also, being in Texas instead of Wisconsin, the heat instead of the cold. Maybe my boys will think of that game when their favorite sports writer talks about games with his dad.
Damnit, Bob. You made me cry.
Another all-time great piece. Thank you for your work.
Having extraordinary parents is such a gift. Lost both when they were relatively young but am grateful everyday to have had them as long as I did. And it’s easy to smile when thinking about all the good memories and good times. A lot of the good times centered around sports. Growing up in central Pennsylvania, the first Cowboys game my dad took me and my brother to was Cowboys-Eagles at the Vet in the late 70’s. I was incredibly lucky to get to attend a bunch of games in all four sports with my dad over the next 20 years, but I always remember the trips to Philly. Hats off to great dads and the beauty of sports.
Beautifully written, Bob. It took me back to a Rangers game my dad took me to in the 1970s at Arlington Stadium. Much like your dad, he wasn’t as into sports as I was — and he worked nights — but I have many fond memories of watching games on TV with him… the Cowboys, in particular, from their early struggles in the 1960s to those great 1970s teams. He’s been gone for 30+ years now and your write-up made me think about what I wouldn’t give to just sit and watch one more game with him.
Happy Father’s Day Bob!
Thanks for the great read, and a very nice tribute to your Dad.
Damn you, Bob.
Such a relatable article Bob. I remember many games I attended with my dad, who has now been gone for over 20 years. Now my adult son and I go to Cowboys games together and have started going to one out of town game each year. The Green Bay and San Fran games were disappointing but the experiences were great. While a Cowboys win in Pittsburgh would be nice this year, I’m sure we will have another great experience together.
Wonderful piece
What a wonderful piece, Bob! It's a timely reminder that as much as obsess over our favorite teams and the outcomes of each game, good seasons and bad seasons go by the wayside, but the good times with people we love don't. Sports are a great way to foster that, and the way they helped strengthen your connections with your father and your sons is lovely.
Thanks for sharing Bob! Made me conjure up memories of games with my dad and the late-night drives back home. As a new father it really hits home that maybe dad didn’t want to go to the game (and could have gotten more sleep or honey-do tasks done), but he wanted (and still wants) to go to the game with me. God Bless all the loving dads and happy belated Father’s Day.
Really, really dusty in here Bob.
Such an awesome piece. Brought up some long forgotten memories from my childhood as well. First MLB game was at Veterans stadium sometime in the mid 70s. My dad worked in Philadalphia at the time and one summer day my mother loaded up my two older brothers and I (our ages ~11, 9, and 6) on the train. Somehow we managed to make it to downtown Philadelphia for an afternoon Phillies game. I don't recall much more than the yellow seats went for $0.50 and at one point I took a nap under the seats. Keep up the awesome work!
Hey Bob, love this!
Is it possible to get a link to the other Founder's pieces you've done? I've probably read them but don't seem to recall so would be great to find out!
Cheers,
Blake
There have only been two so far. This one and the one on Jason Kidd: https://bobsturm.substack.com/p/founders-choice-rethinking-jason
Glad you’re able to share this kind of story with us Bob
Nice article! Reminds me of games with my Dad (now gone), and my son, who's very much into sports. (Good thing about the hockey game last night is that he gets one more Panther game at home!)
Such a great Father’s Day tribute! As a kid, my favorite Ranger was Ruben Sierra. I did the leg kick when I hit at the playground (I’m terrible at baseball). So when my mom’s dad took us to a Ranger game, he sat my brother and I down to make sure we understood we were going to see a legend. For the first time I am admitting out loud that I thought in my head “Ruben Sierra is good but a legend is a little overboard.” Then when he said “Nolan Ryan”, I was so embarrassed that I didn’t realize who he meant (again in my head). But it was a great game, first base side - seeing that laser he threw, and a great sporting event with my family.
The other sporting event that I thought of reading this was the Messi game last summer. We took our boys, and there was definitely some of the elements Bob described seeing MJ. Dallas scores and we cheer; Messi scores and we cheer. Also, being in Texas instead of Wisconsin, the heat instead of the cold. Maybe my boys will think of that game when their favorite sports writer talks about games with his dad.
Thank you for sharing this, Bob. Happy Fathers Day!