Long-time public-relations professional Dan Pearson was wearing an Orlando Predators Arena Football League shirt while walking his dog when former Osceola High standout Bobby Sippio slowed his car and lowered a window.
“Saw your T-shirt and I had to stop,” Sippio said. “I play a little bit of arena football. I love it when I see fans wearing an arena football shirt.”
“I know exactly who you are,” Pearson said with a grin. “I’m actually the P.R. guy of the Orlando Predators. You stole a [championship] ring from me.”
The encounter came just two months after Sippio caught 10 passes for 110 yards and three touchdowns while helping the Chicago Rush beat the Predators 69-61 in ArenaBowl XX on June 11, 2006, in Las Vegas.