One good thing that you get from having a football program that's struggled for so many years is dedicated fans.
The recent upswing in Columbia Football notwithstanding, to be a Columbia fan is to be a devoted and true fan.
One of the most devoted was Beverly Rosenstein, who died on May 26th at the age of 96.
Her son Frederick passed this on about her passion for the Lions:
".. she loved Columbia football. I mean LOVED COLUMBIA FOOTBALL. She started going to the games in the 1940s. She saw Bill Swiacki make "the catch" against Army, once left Baker Field having a brief conversation with Eisenhower in the 1950s, rooted for Archie Roberts in the 1960s, survived the Cardiac Columbia Kids of 1971, sat through the losing streak of the 1980s, and you get the picture. And yes, she was at the last game in the wooden stadium. I kinda knew something was up when she needed a little more help than usual this past season getting to her seat, and on a return ride home after a game this past fall, she remarked that she wasn't sure she would be able to make next season's games. FYI, my mom also served as a lieutenant in the Woman's Army Corp during World War II."
I'm very happy she at least got to see our amazing 2017 season and her experiences with the program ended on such a high note.
May her family and friends enjoy and honor her memory for years to come.
1 comment:
Was she an alum? A neighbor?
God bless her and may she rest in peace.
Dr. V
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