I meet Tom years ago at my first state championship in Nebraska. Tim Watts had met him and invited him to umpire in a tournment he was UIC for. He helped me a great deal and I credit him for helping me end up in the championship game of that tournment. I then had to drive back to Lincoln to work my league games late that Sunday. In my last game of the night I had Mr. Watts and his team. Tom, who was staying with Tim, came out to watch the game. Needless to say I was trying working hard at staying on my toes after a long weekend.
I also just recently attended the slowpitch camp in Atlanta with Tom. He e-mailed me shortly after to let me know he got selected for the Hooters seris in Oklahoma City. I guess he can cross off another state.
I get the privledge to call with him in August when I return to Nebraska to work in the same tournment I met him at so many years ago.
Fozzie