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EA Flash's avatar

My dad, who was ambidextrous, taught all three of his sons to bat left-handed, even though two of us were right-handed. We definitely connected that way.

My dad and I went to minor-league baseball games at old War Memorial Stadium together, in the days when crowds averaged about 1500 or so. We went to minor-league hockey games, and Division I basketball doubleheaders together, at the old Memorial Auditorium. We also bonded on the ride to and from the venues, which took about 45-60 minutes in the pre-NY 400 expressway days.

My dad was a lifelong Cubs fan, and fortunately was still alive when they finally won in 2016.

He was the ultimate example of what a father should be. If I have been/am half the dad to my son that he was to me, it will be my greatest achievement in life. He died in 2018, and I think about him/miss him every single day.

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David Gulickson's avatar

If only more men looked at DadLife as the ultimate joy and responsibility…imagine how much better our world would be

Great column, Mr. C

GO DAWGS 😎

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