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Old 07-29-2016, 09:10 AM   #1
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Default Letter to Mom - Bobby Ryan, Players Tribune

Got me teary eyed, a touching sincere letter to his mom since passed.

Love this website and how it humanizes these athletes.

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/bobby-ryan-dear-mom/
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Old 07-29-2016, 09:17 AM   #2
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Wow. That had to be hard for him to write. He did a great job.
I think I got something in my eyes.
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Old 07-29-2016, 09:19 AM   #3
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Great read. Love how PT humanizes the players.
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Old 07-29-2016, 09:31 AM   #4
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A truely great read. I echo the sentiment that PT is doing a great job in making the fans realize the human aspect of the players they adore
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Old 07-29-2016, 09:34 AM   #5
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I think that was the most personal, emtotional Players Tribune I've read yet. Very well said Mr. Ryan. Sounds like his Mom was an amazing person.
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Old 07-29-2016, 09:43 AM   #6
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Ok now I just read the Cam Ward article about his son, another great one.
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Old 07-29-2016, 09:52 AM   #7
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just another reason to like going to California pizza kitchen
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Jesus. Its windy in here right? Or I got some dust in my eye. Shut up...good article.
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Old 07-30-2016, 09:52 AM   #9
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Damn onions.
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Old 07-30-2016, 10:02 AM   #10
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Touching.
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Old 07-30-2016, 11:06 AM   #11
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Yeah I get very sentimental over family stuff.


Got emotional during the playoffs when the camera panned over Mrs Ferland, who had tears in her eyes saying to no one in particular, "That's my son!". That woman made a lot of sacrifices too.
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Old 07-30-2016, 10:21 PM   #12
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Burke's comments on Bobby Ryan seem off now. Cant spell intense!

I think that article was pretty intense!

Players Tribune has awesome articles. Real life stories. Humanizes NHL stars!
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