Vet Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I lost my Dad 5 years ago. I often joke that he got the ultimate revenge on me for everything bad I did when I was a kid...he made me a Jets fan. But we did share a lot of great football moments together. The one that sticks in my mind is the "Midnight Miracle" at the Meadowlands when the Jets came back from down 23, scored 30 4th quarter points and eventually beat the Dolphins in OT. My wife was in bed and got a bit annoyed when the phone calls started going back and forth around 11PM. The phone was ringing every 10 minutes as my Dad and I went back and forth. The 1998 AFC Championship game also stands out, even though we lost. I wish the Jets could have gotten back to one more SB before he passed. Great memories. We didn't have the money to go to any games when I was a kid (except one up in Foxboro on my 12th Birthday, which is a story unto itself). So when I grew up and got a decent job, it felt great to be able to take him to a Jets game. One of the last things I did with him before he died (unexpectedly and accidentally) was take him to a Jets game where they played the Bills. There were these two drunk Bills fans behind us and every other word out of their mouths was an F-bomb. I was getting a bit bent out of shape about it so I went to grab a snack. When I came back, my Dad had befriended these two guys and they were palling around like old chums. There were no more F-bombs (well maybe one when the Jets pulled ahead for good). Dad knew how to work a crowd and make people feel comfortable. Thanks for the topic DW, best wishes this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redzone Rowdie Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I don't have any related stories to share on this topic, but I too will raise a glass and express my thanks to those huddlers who at least for one night, made this "fantasy site" feel real! Good luck this year everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 (edited) I lost my Dad 5 years ago. I often joke that he got the ultimate revenge on me for everything bad I did when I was a kid...he made me a Jets fan. But we did share a lot of great football moments together. The one that sticks in my mind is the "Midnight Miracle" at the Meadowlands when the Jets came back from down 23, scored 30 4th quarter points and eventually beat the Dolphins in OT. My wife was in bed and got a bit annoyed when the phone calls started going back and forth around 11PM. The phone was ringing every 10 minutes as my Dad and I went back and forth. The 1998 AFC Championship game also stands out, even though we lost. I wish the Jets could have gotten back to one more SB before he passed. Great memories. We didn't have the money to go to any games when I was a kid (except one up in Foxboro on my 12th Birthday, which is a story unto itself). So when I grew up and got a decent job, it felt great to be able to take him to a Jets game. One of the last things I did with him before he died (unexpectedly and accidentally) was take him to a Jets game where they played the Bills. There were these two drunk Bills fans behind us and every other word out of their mouths was an F-bomb. I was getting a bit bent out of shape about it so I went to grab a snack. When I came back, my Dad had befriended these two guys and they were palling around like old chums. There were no more F-bombs (well maybe one when the Jets pulled ahead for good). Dad knew how to work a crowd and make people feel comfortable. Thanks for the topic DW, best wishes this season. Nice, man. Nice. Edited September 9, 2006 by loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Let's get this underway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Sad stories. Great memories for you to remember though. All the best to all of you that have been through those difficult times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URLACHERisGOD Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 In heaven. Where everybody is a Bears fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Chicken Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Lest we forget And one for every soldier/sailor/airman/marine who won't be able to crack a beer this sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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