Luke Russert still remembers that hot summer day nearly 30 years ago. He was 9 years old, walking through a concourse at Camden Yards with his father, legendary political journalist Tim Russert. As they headed to their seats for a Baltimore Orioles game, they got separated in the crush of the crowd. Luke fell behind as his dad walked 10 to 15 feet ahead. Never losing sight of each other, the elder Russert turned against the current of fans, eventually making his way to his son.
"He put his arm around my shoulder and grasped my hand and he said, 'Listen, if we're ever separated, just look for me there,' and he pointed to a hotdog stand with the Oriole bird on it," Luke recalled.