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  • Gridiron Heroes
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2011
    • 148

    Grail pick up.

    I met up with my all-time favorite Gopher this weekend, Tyrone Carter. My GF and I drove out to Palm Beach to take in the sights and hook up Tyrone on Friday night. I have to say he was one of the most laid back, gracious, and funny guys I've ever met. He went way out of his way to meet up w/ us and right after a family commitment he had earlier in the day. Tyrone was a 2X All American and Thorpe Award winner (Nagurski finalist), as well as a 2X Super Bowl champion with the Steelers. He was the key component in the Gophers turn around bringing us to our first bowl in more than a decade in 1999. He took about 20 minutes to hang out with me and my gf (who was starstruck) and talked football, cars, and family. By the way, check out his sick ride!

    My new favorite jersey is Tyrone's 2010 San Diego Charger's home gamer. It has numerous sewing repairs, hit marks, etc.. He only had one Vikes, Steelers, and Jets at home, but brought both of his Chargers and let me pick the one I wanted. If anyone could find a good pic of him wear the jersey, I'd really appreciate it. I did a few searches and couldn't come up w/ anything but a low res shot.

    Shawn
    www.gopherjerseys.com
    gridironheroes22@yahoo.com
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  • frikativ54
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2007
    • 3612

    #2
    Re: Grail pick up.

    Cool story.
    Les Zukor
    bagwellgameused@gmail.com
    Collecting Jeff Bagwell Cleats, Jerseys, & Other Items

    http://www.bagwellgameused.com
    (617) 682-0408

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    • BamaHater
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2009
      • 230

      #3
      Re: Grail pick up.

      Sweet story. Good to hear there are still athletes that are still down to earth and not too famous for the common fan.

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      • masp3392
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2011
        • 415

        #4
        Re: Grail pick up.

        sweet! congrats on the pick up and meet and greet!

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        • gadsden86
          Senior Member
          • Oct 2011
          • 195

          #5
          Re: Grail pick up.

          Very cool always great to meet a favorite player.

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          • punch
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2010
            • 138

            #6
            Re: Grail pick up.

            Cool story, thanks for sharing.

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            • Shipp_96
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2011
              • 894

              #7
              Re: Grail pick up.

              Hey Shawn,

              You always get to meet the best people, especially ex-Steelers who won Super Bowls! Nice pictures, lucky dog !!

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              • vdsporty25
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2009
                • 405

                #8
                Re: Grail pick up.

                Awesome story man! Great pick up!
                Thanks a lot
                Josh

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