I was not a Kentucky fan, but thought Rex was a great college player. I agree interesting to see someone do well after struggling post career. There are a lot more Rex Chapmans post pro sports careers than there are Michael Jordans
I just finished Rex's book this week and really enjoyed it. I could relate to it on so many levels. He writes about the discrimination that he faced in Kentucky because he dated a black woman. My best friend growing up in a similar state experienced the same thing. Also, as someone who enjoys gambling and a few beers on a regular basis, I was very interested to read about Rex's troubles with gambling and opioids. I feel fortunate that I can enjoy those things in moderation, because not everyone can.
I always think of Fitzgerald's description of Tom Buchanan as a football star at Yale: he was "one of those men who reach such an acute limited excellence at twenty-one that everything afterward savors of anticlimax."
I was not a Kentucky fan, but thought Rex was a great college player. I agree interesting to see someone do well after struggling post career. There are a lot more Rex Chapmans post pro sports careers than there are Michael Jordans
Absolutely yes, Bill. I love that thought.
I just finished Rex's book this week and really enjoyed it. I could relate to it on so many levels. He writes about the discrimination that he faced in Kentucky because he dated a black woman. My best friend growing up in a similar state experienced the same thing. Also, as someone who enjoys gambling and a few beers on a regular basis, I was very interested to read about Rex's troubles with gambling and opioids. I feel fortunate that I can enjoy those things in moderation, because not everyone can.
It's essays like this one that make The Replay a "must read"! Did you ever have a thought of combining these essays in book form? A great gift!
Thanks, Margaret!
Loved this one Chris. Always liked Rex and his game. Proof positive that “white men CAN jump!”
Rex is an Icon and soo glad he is a Resilient Warrior. opiod and gambling addiction is all to common in my home State.
It's brutal. And to write about it so honestly is no easy thing either.
He has moved into Detached Observer status, you did well.
I always think of Fitzgerald's description of Tom Buchanan as a football star at Yale: he was "one of those men who reach such an acute limited excellence at twenty-one that everything afterward savors of anticlimax."
So much this
I love these types of articles you write!
They put me in a great mood
TY!