The death of a Black basketball coaching pioneer this week paralleled the return of Michelle and Barack Obama to the political scene. What their stories have in common.
I used to work right across the street, off of Golden Gate and VanNess, from the Warrior ticket office in the 70’s. There was a diner next door called Sam’s, owned by two Holocaust survivors. I would get my breakfast from them almost every morning and right at the front table would be Al and often, Muesli too. Tall, dark and handsome…he would smile and read the paper. Sometimes players accompanied him. I was in 7th Heaven! I was very sad to hear he had had Alzheimer’s and had passed away.
Here’s something else. Craig. I can’t remember if I told you but about a week ago, my husband and I were in Marshall’s looking around. We were going through the aisles making our way to go out when I spotted a very tall, dark, and handsome guy. Then I recognized him and grabbed him by the arm. I said. “Hey, what are you doing here?” My husband asked him how retirement was going and he said they had just had an 8 month old daughter and had moved to the “area”. He was looking for things to keep her busy. ADONAL FOYLE!!
Craig - nice story. Not being a born Californian (arrived in 1983) it's a story I was unaware of.
A trail blazer.
Thank you
I used to work right across the street, off of Golden Gate and VanNess, from the Warrior ticket office in the 70’s. There was a diner next door called Sam’s, owned by two Holocaust survivors. I would get my breakfast from them almost every morning and right at the front table would be Al and often, Muesli too. Tall, dark and handsome…he would smile and read the paper. Sometimes players accompanied him. I was in 7th Heaven! I was very sad to hear he had had Alzheimer’s and had passed away.
Great anecdote, Marlene! Thanks for sharing
Here’s something else. Craig. I can’t remember if I told you but about a week ago, my husband and I were in Marshall’s looking around. We were going through the aisles making our way to go out when I spotted a very tall, dark, and handsome guy. Then I recognized him and grabbed him by the arm. I said. “Hey, what are you doing here?” My husband asked him how retirement was going and he said they had just had an 8 month old daughter and had moved to the “area”. He was looking for things to keep her busy. ADONAL FOYLE!!