BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — There was a slight drizzle Wednesday as Bud Grant opened his 13th annual garage sale.
Grant had just praised the gathering on his driveway, calling them “the heartiest bunch” for enduring the wet conditions. They responded by serenading Grant, who turns 90 years old on Saturday, with a rendition of “Happy Birthday.”
Legendary #Vikings coach @HPBudGrant kicking things off at his annual (and supposedly last) garage sale. pic.twitter.com/LM9IdAI3K1
— Eric Smith (@Eric_L_Smith) May 17, 2017
The mood then turned serious as Grant blew his orange whistle to mark the opening of his garage sale — and enthusiastic fans made a beeline for Grant’s old souvenirs and memorabilia.