friend of Bobby Richardson

[larietrope]

I've had the pleasure of knowing Bobby Richardson for a long time. Back when restaurants could seat people we had a Friday morning club called the romeos, (retired old men eating out). Of course I've collected his cards also. I do kid him that I can afford his cards, I can't Mickey Mantle.
But best of all the cards are the stories he tells. We treat him like anyone else because he values our friendship and can be himself.
He brought many a famous player to our small town. Back in the 60's a local reporter kept after Bobby to bring someone famous home with him. At a high school football game the reporter noticed Bobby across the way with someone. He later saw Bobby and asked who it was. Bobby replied, no one special. It was Roger Maris.
I also got to know Tom Brewer who played for Boston. He ate lunch every Sunday in my aunts restaurant in Cheraw, S.C. until he passed away.
Thanks for reading.