I received a complementary copy of this book for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. Legendary basketball coach John Wooden passed away four years ago, but his spirit lives on in the scores of people whose lives he touched. One such man, former NBA General Manager Pat Williams, shares the lessons he learned from …
As I get ready to attend tonight’s Denver Broncos game against Oakland, I think back to another classic game in Bronco history – the team’s first ever Monday Night game on October 23, 1973 against the hated Raiders. When Monday Night Football debuted in September, 1970 it was an instant success. The NFL gambled a solo prime time game would …
This Thursday night I will be in the stands for the opening game of the National Football League – the Denver Broncos vs. the Baltimore Ravens. Attending Bronco games has always been a big part of my life – I have had Bronco season tickets since age 12! Yes, in 1968 I bought Bronco season tickets for the huge amount …
Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success was just the right book for me to read. Two of my passions are learning about spirituality and following professional sports. Long time NBA coach Phil Jackson discusses both these topics in depth in his new autobiography, giving a behind the scenes look at Jackson’s eleven nba championship teams. On the basketball side, I …
November 24, 1968 was a cold day in Denver. That afternoon I sat with my friend Greg in the South Stands at what was then called “Bears Stadium” watching the Denver Broncos-Buffalo Bills game. We had bought season tickets to the Broncos that summer at what seemed at the time to be a high price for a 12 year old …
In 1968 at the age of 12 I was a rabid Denver Bronco fan. My Dad was never that much into the Broncos, though. Instead University of Colorado football was his favorite spectator sport. In the late 60’s and early 70’s he took me to a number of games at Folsom Field on the CU campus. Back then the Buffs …