Maybe I’m alone, but in 35 years as a Blazer fan I had no idea the jerseys were hand-stitched. I will never look at them the same. Donna, you were a legend! Thanks for these articles, John.
Another great one and as you say, Sunday is for heart warming stories not dealing with the chaos in college sports.
It reminded me of the minimum wage in 1971, $1.35/hr. I got a job cooking for the DQ at 122 st in park rose. The training wage was $1.25. She was a skilled seamstress and still wasn’t paid well by a professional team.
I started working in 1963, right after the min wage climbed to $1.25/hr. It was enough to support me in college (basically free), working 25 hours a week. Ah, the old days!
Whether it's $1.65 per hour or per second, everyone in the organization is a human with a life and a story. Thanks for bringing these people to us for tribute, John. Appreciate it.
Thank you for another great human story. Helps me remember all the little things I do matter to someone. Tell Shelly thanks for sharing her Mom with all of us
Great story about little known but important person in the team’s operation. I just read an article about how seamstresses were hard to find lately and very much in demand. Nordstrom offered a series of classes to certify seamstresses to fulfill their demand for them.
Maybe I’m alone, but in 35 years as a Blazer fan I had no idea the jerseys were hand-stitched. I will never look at them the same. Donna, you were a legend! Thanks for these articles, John.
Fantastic article. This is why I sucscribe to John's Substack.
RIP Donna.
This one will stick with me… thanks, John. Your pieces never fail to deliver, and this one is a lovely tribute to a hidden gem of a woman.
Another great one and as you say, Sunday is for heart warming stories not dealing with the chaos in college sports.
It reminded me of the minimum wage in 1971, $1.35/hr. I got a job cooking for the DQ at 122 st in park rose. The training wage was $1.25. She was a skilled seamstress and still wasn’t paid well by a professional team.
I remember making $1.35 an hour at my first job
I guess I was lucky getting $1.50 for washing dishes in the early 70’s in Eugene.
I started working in 1963, right after the min wage climbed to $1.25/hr. It was enough to support me in college (basically free), working 25 hours a week. Ah, the old days!
Donna's jersey stitching hangs from the rafters with the all time greats?
Thanks for putting her there in our minds John.
Your Sunday plan is rock solid. I love these stories.
Beautiful words about a woman we deserved to know about
Well done, John
Whether it's $1.65 per hour or per second, everyone in the organization is a human with a life and a story. Thanks for bringing these people to us for tribute, John. Appreciate it.
A beautiful column, John. I need to remember to hold a tissue when I read the Sunday stories.
Love these types of stories best JC!! Thanks for making them a part of our subscription!!!
Sad news but a good break from hearing of the heartless bombing of school kids and civilians.
RIP Donna
Beautiful story! 🥹
beautiful column. A life well lived.
I NEVER knew the jersey names were “hand stitched” A true labor of love… and an even lovelier tribute John .💜
Thank you for another great human story. Helps me remember all the little things I do matter to someone. Tell Shelly thanks for sharing her Mom with all of us
Great story about little known but important person in the team’s operation. I just read an article about how seamstresses were hard to find lately and very much in demand. Nordstrom offered a series of classes to certify seamstresses to fulfill their demand for them.