It is an old but true refrain that sport touches lives in powerful ways. It is not always a certain sport or coach or player that resonates most powerfully with others. Sometimes it comes down to a person with little fame or notoriety who makes a deep connection with others.
Walt Gary was such a guy. By any measurement, he was no average fan. He loved the University of Alabama and its sports teams. His Crimson Tide passion knew no bounds. His optimistic view of life drove him to ALWAYS expect the Alabama Crimson Tide to win.
Walt Gary could have easily chosen to focus his mind on his own challenges.