A Great Moment

[GP1]

Last night I saw something at the Maryland vs. Wake Forest football games that surprised me in a positive way and you guys should hear about it. Not often am I star struck, but the person I saw last night was a great American sports personality and is universally respected throughout America. The reaction to this man by both teams was first class.Before Wake runs out on the field, they do a little "Open The Gate" presentation for the fans. A famous Wake graduate is selected to open the big iron gates or ride out on the back of a motorcycle when the team runs out. They give a background on the graduate and what they did at WF, everyone claps and the team runs out. I've seen Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, Muggsy Bogues (Muggsy is universally loved in North Carolina), Ricky Proehl, former coaches/athletic directors, etc. open the gate. None of them came close to the reaction the man last night received from the crowd and from both teams.This graduate was driven out on a golf cart because he is too old to run or ride on the back of a motorcycle, and when he arrived at mid field he got out of the cart to clap for WF. Spontaneously, a line of about 25-30 WF players and about 5-10 Maryland players went up to shake the hand of the man who Opened The Gate. Normally, only a few WF players will shake hands and none of the opposing team will shake hands. Even the head coaches shook the man's hand. I was shocked because this man is probably old enough to be the grandfather or even great grandfather of the players. Sometimes I wonder about the age of the players and what appreciation they may have for the people selected to open the gate because of the age difference. And the man was......Arnold Palmer. Here is to things you won't forget and good moments during tough times.

[Hilltopper]

Last night I saw something at the Maryland vs. Wake Forest football games that surprised me in a positive way and you guys should hear about it. Not often am I star struck, but the person I saw last night was a great American sports personality and is universally respected throughout America. The reaction to this man by both teams was first class.Before Wake runs out on the field, they do a little "Open The Gate" presentation for the fans. A famous Wake graduate is selected to open the big iron gates or ride out on the back of a motorcycle when the team runs out. They give a background on the graduate and what they did at WF, everyone claps and the team runs out. I've seen Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, Muggsy Bogues (Muggsy is universally loved in North Carolina), Ricky Proehl, former coaches/athletic directors, etc. open the gate. None of them came close to the reaction the man last night received from the crowd and from both teams.This graduate was driven out on a golf cart because he is too old to run or ride on the back of a motorcycle, and when he arrived at mid field he got out of the cart to clap for WF. Spontaneously, a line of about 25-30 WF players and about 5-10 Maryland players went up to shake the hand of the man who Opened The Gate. Normally, only a few WF players will shake hands and none of the opposing team will shake hands. Even the head coaches shook the man's hand. I was shocked because this man is probably old enough to be the grandfather or even great grandfather of the players. Sometimes I wonder about the age of the players and what appreciation they may have for the people selected to open the gate because of the age difference. And the man was......Arnold Palmer. Here is to things you won't forget and good moments during tough times.

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[Z.I.P.]

Last night I saw something at the Maryland vs. Wake Forest football games that surprised me in a positive way and you guys should hear about it. Not often am I star struck, but the person I saw last night was a great American sports personality and is universally respected throughout America. The reaction to this man by both teams was first class.Before Wake runs out on the field, they do a little "Open The Gate" presentation for the fans. A famous Wake graduate is selected to open the big iron gates or ride out on the back of a motorcycle when the team runs out. They give a background on the graduate and what they did at WF, everyone claps and the team runs out. I've seen Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, Muggsy Bogues (Muggsy is universally loved in North Carolina), Ricky Proehl, former coaches/athletic directors, etc. open the gate. None of them came close to the reaction the man last night received from the crowd and from both teams.This graduate was driven out on a golf cart because he is too old to run or ride on the back of a motorcycle, and when he arrived at mid field he got out of the cart to clap for WF. Spontaneously, a line of about 25-30 WF players and about 5-10 Maryland players went up to shake the hand of the man who Opened The Gate. Normally, only a few WF players will shake hands and none of the opposing team will shake hands. Even the head coaches shook the man's hand. I was shocked because this man is probably old enough to be the grandfather or even great grandfather of the players. Sometimes I wonder about the age of the players and what appreciation they may have for the people selected to open the gate because of the age difference. And the man was......Arnold Palmer. Here is to things you won't forget and good moments during tough times.

I like it! He turned 80 this summer. And would it have been more appropriate for Arnold to ride a motorcycle than a golf cart??

[GP1]

Last night I saw something at the Maryland vs. Wake Forest football games that surprised me in a positive way and you guys should hear about it. Not often am I star struck, but the person I saw last night was a great American sports personality and is universally respected throughout America. The reaction to this man by both teams was first class.Before Wake runs out on the field, they do a little "Open The Gate" presentation for the fans. A famous Wake graduate is selected to open the big iron gates or ride out on the back of a motorcycle when the team runs out. They give a background on the graduate and what they did at WF, everyone claps and the team runs out. I've seen Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, Muggsy Bogues (Muggsy is universally loved in North Carolina), Ricky Proehl, former coaches/athletic directors, etc. open the gate. None of them came close to the reaction the man last night received from the crowd and from both teams.This graduate was driven out on a golf cart because he is too old to run or ride on the back of a motorcycle, and when he arrived at mid field he got out of the cart to clap for WF. Spontaneously, a line of about 25-30 WF players and about 5-10 Maryland players went up to shake the hand of the man who Opened The Gate. Normally, only a few WF players will shake hands and none of the opposing team will shake hands. Even the head coaches shook the man's hand. I was shocked because this man is probably old enough to be the grandfather or even great grandfather of the players. Sometimes I wonder about the age of the players and what appreciation they may have for the people selected to open the gate because of the age difference. And the man was......Arnold Palmer. Here is to things you won't forget and good moments during tough times.

I like it! He turned 80 this summer. And would it have been more appropriate for Arnold to ride a motorcycle than a golf cart??

Thanks for your adult response Z.I.P. He actually looks great. I have a friend who is a member of Latrobe CC in Pennsylvania where Palmer is a member. He said AP is one of the nicest people at the club. Nobody dares to call him anything other than Mr. Palmer.The golf cart was donated to the school and he autographed it. It will be auctioned off over the next couple weeks on their web page. All money will go to their scholarship fund. Good luck with your bidding.

[UA Fan]

[zippy5]

Last night I saw something at the Maryland vs. Wake Forest football games that surprised me in a positive way and you guys should hear about it. Not often am I star struck, but the person I saw last night was a great American sports personality and is universally respected throughout America. The reaction to this man by both teams was first class.Before Wake runs out on the field, they do a little "Open The Gate" presentation for the fans. A famous Wake graduate is selected to open the big iron gates or ride out on the back of a motorcycle when the team runs out. They give a background on the graduate and what they did at WF, everyone claps and the team runs out. I've seen Tim Duncan, Chris Paul, Muggsy Bogues (Muggsy is universally loved in North Carolina), Ricky Proehl, former coaches/athletic directors, etc. open the gate. None of them came close to the reaction the man last night received from the crowd and from both teams.This graduate was driven out on a golf cart because he is too old to run or ride on the back of a motorcycle, and when he arrived at mid field he got out of the cart to clap for WF. Spontaneously, a line of about 25-30 WF players and about 5-10 Maryland players went up to shake the hand of the man who Opened The Gate. Normally, only a few WF players will shake hands and none of the opposing team will shake hands. Even the head coaches shook the man's hand. I was shocked because this man is probably old enough to be the grandfather or even great grandfather of the players. Sometimes I wonder about the age of the players and what appreciation they may have for the people selected to open the gate because of the age difference. And the man was......Arnold Palmer. Here is to things you won't forget and good moments during tough times.

I like it! He turned 80 this summer. And would it have been more appropriate for Arnold to ride a motorcycle than a golf cart??

Thanks for your adult response Z.I.P. He actually looks great. I have a friend who is a member of Latrobe CC in Pennsylvania where Palmer is a member. He said AP is one of the nicest people at the club. Nobody dares to call him anything other than Mr. Palmer.The golf cart was donated to the school and he autographed it. It will be auctioned off over the next couple weeks on their web page. All money will go to their scholarship fund. Good luck with your bidding.

My family grew up there. I golfed there a few years ago. It's now his CC, Arnold Palmer Latrobe CC. He lives across the street, in a little ranch home where he has lived for a loong time now. My dad used to tell me stories, like fundraisers where the kid who raised the money won a prize. That kid was always the first one to Arnie's house, he always donated big money for whatever reason. Great guy, and he has a great drink (Half & Half iced tea and lemonade)