Day 131 (May 10, 2020 – 131)
Happy Mother’s Day!
Back in the late 80’s Brooks was doing a signing at one of the local bookstores, may have been Books-A-Million, and I wanted to go and get something signed and of course meet Brooks. My mom went along with me since she was a Brooks fan as well (think my father was working and was disappointed he couldn’t go). A friend of mine wanted something signed by Brooks and couldn’t attend so I brought a few extra pictures and my mom told him she’d get it signed for him since she wasn’t going to get anything signed; just going to meet Brooks. I gave my mom an 8x10 for my buddy and when it was her turn to get the photo signed Brooks asked her something like, “Who would you like me to sign it to young lady?” My mom responds “Irene”, which is her name not my buddies. So funny; she said she was nervous meeting Brooks she forgot all about getting it signed for someone else. Great memory for me since my mom passed away in the mid 90’s from a disease called Scleroderma. I miss her; she was the best mom ever… I’m not really sure where the photo is, but I recall the moment like it was yesterday.
For Mother’s Day here’s a 5x7 snapshot type photo of Brooks at an event with his wife Connie and his mom Ethel Mae.
Day 131 Photo 1969 Tops in Sports Banquet VIP Room.jpg