Sunday, February 17, 2008

BULLDOGS: Where Are They Now?

NAME: John "RifleMan" Tyrrell, original Assistant Captain
POSITION: Center
NUMBER: 30
YEARS PLAYED: 1993-1998
BEST KNOWN FOR: 45 second slaphot windup, scoring on own goal in a championship game, gentle till pushed to far.
REASONS FOR RETIREMENT: Burning desire to engage in southern law enforcement.
WHERE IS HE NOW: Sargent Officer John Tyrrell of the New Hampton Police Department. Married with wife Mary Beth and son Matthew. Never has shot anybody (warning shot or two over the head of a running suspect), niether confirms or denies the use of baton, taser, car door, or car fender in stopping the bad guys. Teaches newer officers how to really drive a squad car in high pursuits.
BEST STORY: Upon joining the force, John was living in an apartment building where must law enforcement personnel lived. Took a few days off for a getaway vacation. Returned home and noticed plaster dust all around his bed. Someone had shot a hole (by accident while cleaning a revolver) through his ajoining bedroom wall and through his 2nd generation Bulldogs Jersey hanging on so mentioned wall.

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