jerseyshorejohnny
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Is anyone marching in the parade with the St. John's University contingent ?
Received a call today to my home in Stuart, Florida from none than but Billy Schafer. For those of you who are too young to remember Schafer, he played for the Johnnies in the late 60,s as a prolifice guard for SJU. He had asked me if I would be interested in attending the parade in Naples, Fl over the weekend along with other SJU alumns. He did not realize that my actual address was Stuart, Fl which for those of you who are not familiar with Florida is on the east coast. Frankly I probably would have made the trip, but had family in town for the week. I have to tell you that it was great talking to Billy. He spent about 30 minutes on the phone with me discussing many different things including me joining the Red & White Club. I mentioned that I would be a season ticket holder if for not spenfing 5 months of the season in Florida.. He mentioned that there are various levels of membership for me to explore which I will certainly do when I return. .
Main Man,
Agree I'm a first generation American parents born in Ireland. Usually it is is young immature people that are either barely Irish or completely disconnected from their heritage wearing that crap.
I do love the NYC Parade though, in Rockland County some politicians are looking at trying to ban t-shirts like you mentioned being sold in stores.
Kiss me I'm Irish was tame and cute but now it is getting degrading.
Main Man,
Agree I'm a first generation American parents born in Ireland. Usually it is is young immature people that are either barely Irish or completely disconnected from their heritage wearing that crap.
I do love the NYC Parade though, in Rockland County some politicians are looking at trying to ban t-shirts like you mentioned being sold in stores.
Kiss me I'm Irish was tame and cute but now it is getting degrading.
In Hoboken near where I live, the city officials canceled the parade this year because of all the disturbances from past St. Patrick's Day (public urination, street fights, property damage, co-eds puking on stoops, etc.) .
Billy is about six-five .
IMO, he is a lot better than a "poor man's" Chris Mullin. He was an All-American after all.
He was a small forward.
Just got back from the parade. Great fun and a thundering round of applause for the Dept. of Alumni Relations who made it a great experience.
Fabulous brunch at St. Andrews, owned by St. John's alumnus Marty Whealan.
Met many great people this afternoon. Students and alumni alike. At least 200 people marched up 5th Ave.
Was amazed at how many people shouted "Let's Go Redmen", "Let's Go Johnnies", "Let's Go Red Storm", "Where's Louie" "We Love St. John's"
Next year, the parade will also be on a Saturday. Would strongly encourage everyone to march with the St. John's contingent. Only $40.
I also marched and it was fun. However, Manhattan on a Saturday for St. Patrick's Day with 62 degree temps equals trouble. Second Avenue in the 70s was scary as was 3rd in the fifties.. I must be getting old
Thank again to Kristy, Victor, Mark, Rino and everyone at St. John's who made it a great St. Patrick's Day !
Fabulous brunch at St. Andrews, owned by St. John's alumnus Marty Whealan.