Update on the "Immortal Dave"

[Mark Padgett]

I was at an office supply store this afternoon and happened to be standing right behind Dave. Before he had a chance to see me, I told the cashier to be sure and get I.D., even if he was paying cash.

He turned around and said, "Watch this, Padgett". He then dropped his checkbook on the floor. "See, it doesn't bounce!"

Dave has been working summer league games up until a few weeks ago when he twisted his knee. He tried to keep reffing, but he told me that a three game shift required him to ice his knee for two hours afterward, and it just wasn't worth it.

He also told me his wife won some award from a local Chamber of Commerce. When she brought it home, he said, "What's that for - having the handsomest husband?"