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Nothing_is_simple t1_ixwxdwd wrote

I don't think there are many people more universally loved or held in such high regard as Weir. I've never heard a single bad word about him.

I was lucky enough to be in the crowd 5 years ago when he brought the match ball out against New Zealand, and two weeks ago when his wheelchair prevented him from doing it again. He was frail, almost skeletal, but still smiling. Its something I don't think I'll ever forget.

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ComprehensiveDingo0 t1_ixynj1p wrote

I knew someone who went to college with Doddie. If there was anything happening, he was right in the middle of it. One day the lunch ladies were getting overwhelmed how busy it was, but then Doddie hops behind the counter, slings on an apron and starts serving mashed potatoes out.

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