Akron Aeros Game
May 24, 2009
It was Pro Football Hall of Fame Day at the Akron Aeros baseball game at Canal Park on Sunday. Fans received a free baseball as they entered the stadium and were greeted by a huge inflatable helmet, courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Team USA Road Tour was set just behind the right field bleachers, as fans learned more about the Hall of Fame and the upcoming Junior World Championship. Fans young and old stopped by to check it out.
Matt and I were able to meet Hall of Famer and former Buffalo Bills/Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe DeLamielleure (that’s him in the picture). As a member of the famed Buffalo Bills “Electric Company” offensive line, he helped to pave the way for OJ Simpson, who rush for 2,003 yards in 1973, Active and still fit, DeLamielleure was able to talk about his impressive workout and conditioning program. He recently completed a cross country bicycle ride to raise funds for a local orphanage. A friend and colleague of Head Coach Chuck Kyle, he wished Team USA good luck as they prepare to take on the world. DeLamilluere, himself, conducts an offensive lineman skills clinic and was excited to learn that his alma mater Michigan State had two players; Micajah Reynolds and Chris Norman on Team USA.
The day was filled with excitement not only about the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but also Team USA. Even though the Aeros lost the game, they gained two more fans in Matt and me.
