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5 Questions: From Abilene to Wrigley: A Fan’s Return to Baseball and the Heart of a Community
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We trace Terry’s path from Little League dust to a summer wood-bat revival, and how a small-town team brought a community back together. Along the way, we swap heartbreaks, hat collections, marathon games, and a father–son golf memory that sticks forever.
• Abilene roots and early baseball influence
• High school dynasty lessons and details
• Stepping away from playing and shifting to golf
• The Flying Bison launch and community lift
• Kids, autographs and summer-league pathways
• Big memories: state tournament, A&M–LSU, Rangers 2023
• The 15-inning classic and shared fandom
• Rituals: arrive early, buy caps, chase ice cream helmets
• The 100-game challenge and scorekeeping as connection
• Sports as common ground across differences
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Chapters
1. Welcome & Terry’s Intro (00:00:00)
2. Growing Up Texas, Early Baseball Roots (00:01:05)
3. Little League, Family Influence, Softball Days (00:02:25)
4. High School Dynasty & Learning the Game (00:04:05)
5. Stepping Away, Golf Years, Finding Baseball Again (00:06:30)
6. Abilene Flying Bison Arrive (00:07:55)
7. Community Impact & Keeping Teams Alive (00:10:10)
8. Youth Engagement, Autographs, and Role Models (00:12:20)
9. Summer Leagues, Draft Dreams, Quality of Play (00:13:50)
10. Five Questions Start: Falling in Love with Baseball (00:15:10)
11. Vivid Baseball Memories: State Tournament Upset (00:18:00)
12. College Heartbreaks and LSU’s Rise (00:20:30)
13. Rangers’ 2023 Redemption & AL Storylines (00:22:10)
14. Epic 15-Inning Marathon & Shared Moments (00:23:50)
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