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Even though the son was always on the bench
his father was always standing with cheering. He never missed a game. This young man was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him but also made it very clear that he did not have to play football if he didn't want to. But the young man loved football and decided to hang in there. He was determined to try his best at every practice
and perhaps he'd get to play when he became a senior.
All through high school he never missed a practice nor a game but remained a bench-warmer all four years. His faithful father was always in the stands
always with words of encouragement for him.
When the young man went to college
he decided to try out for the football team as a "walk-on." Everyone was sure he could never make the cut
but he did. The coach admitted that he kept him on the roster because he always puts his heart and soul to every practice
and at the same time
provided the other members with the spirit and hustle they badly needed.
The news that he had survived the cut thrilled him so much that he rushed to the nearest phone and called his father. His father shared his excitement and was sent season tickets for all the college games. This persistent young athlete never missed practice during his four years at college
but he never got to play in a game.
It was the end of his last football season
and as he trotted onto the practice field shortly before the big playoff game
the coach met him with a telegram. The young man read the telegram and he became deathly silent.
Swallowing hard
he mumbled to the coach
"My father died this morning. Is it all right if I miss practice today?" The coach put his arm gently around his shoulder and said
"Take the rest of the week off
son. And don't even plan to e back to the game on Saturday."
Saturday arrived
and the game was not going well. In the third quarter
when the team was ten points behind
a silent young man quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on his football gear. As he ran onto the sidelines
the coach and his players were astounded to see their faithful teammate back so soon. "Coach
please let me play. I've just got to play today." said the young man. The coach pretended not to hear him. There was no way he wanted the worst player in this close playoff game.
But the young man persisted
and finally feeling sorry for the kid
the coach gave in. "All right
" he said. "You can go in." Before long
the coach
the players and everyone in the stands could not believe their eyes. This little unknown
who had never played before was doing everything right. The opposing team could not stop him. He ran
he passed
blocked like a star.
His team began to triumph. The score was soon tied. In the closing seconds of the game
this kid intercepted a pass and ran all the way for the winning touchdown. The fans broke loose. His teammates hoisted him onto their shoulders. Such cheering you never heard.
He looked at the coach
with tears in his eyes
and said
"Well
you knew my dad died
but did you know that my dad was blind?" The young man swallowed hard and forced a smile
"Dad came to all my games
but today was the first time he could see me play
and I wanted to show him I could do it!"