re: Coolest Pro athlete you have met

I would feel bad if I didn't share this. Walked into Jackson Airport one morning and saw Andre The Giant standing at the ticket counter. He had knee surgery a few days before that in Jackson and was flying out on my flight (or I was on his flight). He was looking pretty grim, on crutches looking like he was in big pain. This little black kid comes up with his grandparents and the kid recognizes Andre and goes crazy. Andre somehow manages to get down on his knees to get low enough to have his picture taken with his arm around the little kid. It looked like the bend was killing him, but he was so very nice about it. He almost never got up afterwards, but eventually did. Later, as I entered the plane (on my way to cheap seats-coach) he was in first class, taking up two seats with his leg cranked out as straight as he could get it. As I passed by I told him he was nice to take the photo with the kid at the ticket counter earlier. He just smiled and said "Thanks".

Long time ago. Still remember how nice that was.

Charles Barkley. He's the coolest pro athlete that exists.


Btw I've also met Jeff Brantley. He went to Berry High School which became Hoover High School where I went.

Charles Barkley is much much cooler.

Hung out four times with the white half of the Pony Express.

Craig James kills ‘em dead.

Reggie White

I was 8 and we went to a Memphis showboats practice. He called me over and talked to me for a little bit during a water break. He asked if I had any good looking teachers that might want to go out with him.

Lou Ferrigno. He raised his eyebrows a bit when my sister held me up so he could see my Hulk magnet belt. I bet he still remembers that day.

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Drew Brees was a douche.

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Steve Gleason's benefit Gleason Gras has gone on about 6 years now. When it first started, 15 or so Saints players showed up, including Brees. As the years have gone on, it has thinned out to 2-3, sometimes upwards of 5. Usually special teams players or backups. Brees along with Morestead are the 2 that show up every year, no matter what. And all of them as invited. He comes in the VIP and lets everyone mob him. Anyone fricks asking stupid questions, everyone wanting autographs. He handles it with class every time

Went to a Dallas Desperadoes football game years ago. My sons were getting souvenirs and autographs after the game was over. I passed by Sterling Sharpe in the stands talking to someone. Knew who he was but called him Shannon by accident. He got more than a bit pissed but maintained his cool.

Not good on my part.

"Snake" Stabler

Bo Jackson