My most interesting memory of Jim was in football. He was a lineman and I was a running back. During practice, I tried to block Jim by diving low to hit his legs. My helmet contacted his lower legs and I was temporarily knocked unconscious. I was probably out only a few seconds. When I recovered, the coach asked one of the high school "managers" to take me to the doctor's office. I rode on the back of his motorcycle--not the safest place for me, but we made it. I recovered quickly with no lasting problems. Of course Jim wasn't hurt at all and I don't even know if my block was effective because I can't remember the outcome! I also played basketball against Jim at the YMCA. We were on different teams, but I really loved those Y games on Saturdays during winter.
Melvin Baughman
My most interesting memory of Jim was in football. He was a lineman and I was a running back. During practice, I tried to block Jim by diving low to hit his legs. My helmet contacted his lower legs and I was temporarily knocked unconscious. I was probably out only a few seconds. When I recovered, the coach asked one of the high school "managers" to take me to the doctor's office. I rode on the back of his motorcycle--not the safest place for me, but we made it. I recovered quickly with no lasting problems. Of course Jim wasn't hurt at all and I don't even know if my block was effective because I can't remember the outcome! I also played basketball against Jim at the YMCA. We were on different teams, but I really loved those Y games on Saturdays during winter.