Steeler fans deal with disappointment in different ways
It’s horrible to think that one might actually empathize with Adolph Hitler. But damn, I know just how he feels.
As we throw dirt on another Steeler season, my mother sent me pics from the 2005 funeral of Jimmy Smith. Long-time Yinzers may be familiar with this but since it occurred three months before my arrival in town, I was not. This Alabama resident was such a Steelers fan that this is the way he wanted to go out.
Jimmy may be recently deceased but he’s looking good in his black and gold PJs while forgoing the coffin for an easy chair. And don’t miss the table. It holds his can of beer and a pack of Newports.
And what funeral would be complete without Steelers’ highlights playing on TV. Jimmy may be dead but he’s not going out to any sappy organ music. And I’m sure they’ve edited out all the negative plays, just like in heaven.
Plenty of room for mourners. Put on your best jersey. Wave your Terrible Towel. Jimmy is going home in style. He’s hanging with Myron Cope these days. Don’t feel sorry for him. Feel sorry for the rest of us who now must deal with the off-season, NBA basketball, and the month of February.
Posted on January 12, 2012, in Pittsburgh, Sports and tagged funeral, Hitler, Steelers, Tebow. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.
Add one more thing to your feel sorry list: the Ravens or the Patsies in the Super Bowl. Grrr.
I remember this Steeler funeral (although I think I saw only the first pic). I bet it was a good time. I keep thinking I need to plan out my funeral, and if I do, I would love to do a small tribute to Pittsburgh sports. For the money dance at our wedding (do people everywhere do that?), we played the Steelers polka (the one from the 70s). I like to think I can step it up when my time on earth is done.