EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – A young boy, wearing a purple Harrison Smith jersey and a mixed expression of shyness and excitement, approached the autograph table with his father.
The miniature Vikings fan shook Head Coach Mike Zimmer’s hand and timidly mumbled something toward the floor.
“He was so excited to meet you,” interpreted his father, also clad in Vikings Purple.
Zimmer tapped his hand on the table, nodded his head at the boy and offered him a grin.
“Well, I’ll tell you what. I am excited to meet you!