For as much as we enjoy watching Detroit Lions players on the field, there’s something special about meeting these players off the field. After all, they’re just people. And seeing another side of them can really paint a fuller picture and deepen our respect for them. Score a touchdown on the field in a critical moment, and you’ll gain a fan. Take a moment out of your personal life to make quick conversation, sign an autograph, or take a picture, and you’ll have that fan for life.
Or maybe some of you have an even greater story. Maybe a player went out of their way to do something awesome for you. Regardless, I’d love to hear some great stories about meeting a Lions player out in public.
So today’s Question of the Day is:
What is your best story of meeting a Lions player in public?
My answer: Obviously, I encounter a lot of Lions players these days, but back when I was a kid, I had a brief, unforgettable (although slightly embarrassing) encounter with Barry Sanders.
In some department store inside Somerset Mall, I spotted him. Immediately, I froze. I was too shocked and frightened to do anything about it. I let him walk right by me and out of the store. But I stared at him the whole time.
Eventually, I told my dad about it, and he immediately sprinted for the exit. There, he apparently saw Barry kissing his girlfriend at the time, accidentally interrupting them to say hi. Obviously, it wasn’t the time to grab an autograph and it was before cell phone cameras, so the only proof of the encounter is our memory of the awkward moment.
Now it’s your turn! Share your best stories about meeting Lions players out in real life!
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