Football from Back in the Day

The summer of ’69 – “Those were the best days of my life.” Yes, Bryan Adams and I have that common thread. Where his summer revolved around the front porch and playing a guitar with his band, my days were more associated with hanging out with Susie, working a summer job, and getting ready for the upcoming football season.

For those of you who played high school football, you know this was a crucial time in the life of a player – particularly going into one’s senior and final year.

I found work that summer on two different farms, but it was spotty – only when they needed...