Myself and my wife were coming back from our vacation in Quebec and ran into Michael Campoli. We hit it off and invited him and his mother to sit with us. Great people. He just made the Seadogs. We talked hockey for about an hour. I hope he does well.
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I have bumped into a few guys. I ran into Theo Fleury at a function. He was very interested in my jersey that I was wearing. We sat and chatted for about 30 minutes, then I golfed with him and a few of his pals. Great day.
I ran into Lanny Macdonald in a mall in Calgary. It was a Tim Hortons Kiosk back in 1986. We chatted for a few minutes, then he paid for my coffee. Great guy. Most hockey people are good folk.
I also ran into Cliff Fletcher outside the old arena in Toronto. Basically just shook hands and he was on his way.
In 1990, I sat with Eric Lindros's mother in Germany. After his practice, she got me an autograph and chatted with him. I also got a stick signed and given to me by Marcel Dionne.
In 1994 I was at a conference in Florida and the guest speaker was Mike Ditka. I sat at his table and talked football all night long.
My family is personal friends with Ted Nolan. So I talk with him quite a lot.
In 2007, I was in Michigan at a sub shop and in walks Prince. He went straight to the front of the line and told the staff he would be paying for everyones orders in the line behind him. (about 12 people). I didnt get to talk to him but hey, Prince bought me lunch.
I'm 55. This happened over many years, not like it all happened in a week. For you young guys, you will get your bump into's also.
Tell me about your run-ins with athletes or celebrities. I'm interested in hearing your stories.