Tried basketball at the rec one year and realized I truly sucked at it (white man can't jump syndrome, lol). Played soccer one year and that didn't stick either. Began playing football at the rec in the 4th grade. First year I played OL, wasn't very good (too small). Second year I played TE, couldn't catch worth a darn. 6th grade, coach put me in at linebacker and that was my ticket. By 8th grade (middle school) I was def capt. I loved hitting people. Highschool was football, wrestling and baseball. I was ok in both wrestling and baseball, but football was my favorite. Smallest linebacker we had on the varsity team and I was still def capt. I remember trying to bulk up for football only to trim down for wrestling. Loved playing sports and it kept me out of trouble. Joined the Army straight out of highschool and gave it 23 years. Playing sports and joining the service were two of the best decisions I ever made in my life. Never played team sports again until softball in my later years. I even had to give that up a few years back. Now it is just the occasional round of golf. Great memories, thanks to the OP for this thread!
