Let me set the scene :
March 4 1982 Lexington SEC tournament. Auburn had just squeaked by Miss St 38 36 in the previous game, and was about to face Kentucky. Sir Charles and the guys were staying on a different floor at the hotel there where we were, and somehow Charles knew my dad, but that wasn't surprising, everyone seemed to know my dad.
Anyway, about 7 or 8 later that night, after they won, Charles comes knocking on our hotel room door, wanting to talk to my dad. Had a little gift for him and the Auburn guys in a brown paper bag.....
I wonder if it was what would become my favorite : a big bottle of Woodford Reserve? I dunno, all I knew I was standing there looking up at Charles Barkley and then he sat down and we talked for awhile, like he had known dad forever... and he left with that bottle in a bag in his hand.
We won the next day. Alls well that ends well! HAHAH ! lol!
Always thought that was a trip, Charles Barkley looking towards my dad to hook him and the team up with some party favors just for good times, all in good taste. LOL
If you knew my dad, it wouldn't surprise, but everyone sure loved him, and so did Charles. Love ya, Sir Charles ! Keep them all on their toes !