One of my kids was on the same soccer team as Jerry’s grandkid. Nicest guy in the world, unassuming, cheered all the kids on and he flew in to town to attend all the games. It’s might be the one time when it’s cool for Jerry Springer to be yelling your kid’s name.

Eric Andolsek, Lions G, was hit and killed by a semi while he was mowing his front yard during the offseason in 1992. Andolsek and Mike Utley anchored the guard spots for the previous years 12-4 Lions team.