Years ago, training camp often shifted to rinks around the city so fans could watch up close. I was at one and after the practice, the team was working out and the fans were hanging out waiting for autographs.
One little kid was there with his dad and he was exhausted and needed a nap. Every time his dad tried to get him to go, he would cry and call for Jarome. This went on for close to 10 minutes. His dad was getting frustrated but his son was determined.
The door into the players area opened up and Iggy came out and said, "Is there someone here to see me?" The little boy's eyes lit up and Iggy bent down and talked to him for a few minutes. Then he asked his dad to take him home for a nap.
An adorable sequence and the other fans waiting didn't intrude. Iggy went back into the players area, turned around and thanked us for standing back. He told us he would be back in a bit to talk to us.
That smile of his. Mad respect for a great player and awesome man.
Last edited by OldSam; 11-10-2021 at 11:00 PM.
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