After
that initial game, they became members and season ticket holders
and were at almost every game. They loved the Socials in
the Small Gym and quickly became friends with other Rebounders,
Coach Weller, the assistant coaches, the players, and some parents.
After trying out several seats in the stands,
they decided to sit in the front row behind the scorekeepers'
table and Nick, who was the announcer at the time. I sat
with them on made-for-college-students, wooden, folding chairs.
Although a little uncomfortable, we were right in the middle of
the action.
Over time Fred and Marian became two of the most
vocal fans. They cheered for the team and often Fred was
heard yelling at the refs. At one game, the referee, John
Morningstar, was talking to the scorekeepers right in front of
us. Fred took the opportunity to give Mr. Morningstar some
advice on how to call the game. Venom flowed from the eyes
of the referee as he glared toward Fred. Not a word was
spoken, but the message was clear.
We
howled with laughter and Fred was as proud as a peacock.
He obviously had gotten to the ref. Fred had arrived!
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