Soccer

After the first morning session was over, knowing his team needed more players if it was to survive and fully understanding the plight of his coach, “biker” Baroody called his class-mate and buddy, Phil Wakeman, saying… “Hey, Phil.  If you aren’t doing anything this afternoon why don’t you come on down to the field.”  And, as Phil put it, “I wasn’t, so I did.”  He continued… “I told coach Shaughnessy that I had hurt my leg and couldn’t run.”  ‘Well, can you stand up?’  he asked.  My ‘yes’ answer was followed by his quick response…’Well, then, if you can stand, you can play!  You’ll be our goalie!’…and that’s how I ended up as ‘guardian of the net.’”