| 15 September 2009
I'll always have issues with the Detroit Lions front office when it comes to...well, damn near everything. But this Sunday, the Lions franchise is doing, unquestionably, the right thing.
On Sunday at Ford Field, Harwell will be a Lions honorary captain for the home opener against the Vikings and take part in the ceremonial coin toss.
I hope Ernie is the good luck charm the Lions desperately need.
The Detroit Tigers will also be honoring Harwell, as he will be their guest of honor Wednesday night. He will thank the fans sometime during the game, though it will not be in a formal ceremony. (That's per Ernie's wishes, according MLB's Detroit beat writer, Jason Beck)
Kudos to both the Lions and Tigers for allowing the fans to thank the terminally ill Ernie Harwell one final time.
Words cannot describe how sad I'll feel when the inevitable arrives. Till then, please take the opportunity to let Enrie know just how much he's loved in Detroit.
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