In seventh grade I had a classmate who was in love with Rick Wise. I resented her because A) she was cuter than me and if Rick Wise ever met her he would immediately fall in love with her of course. And B) she was a Phillies fan and her favorite player (Rick Wise) was traded to the Phillies and C) (and most importantly) her dad got a job in Bryn Mar (sp) and they moved there, close to Philly.
I figured Rick Wise would certainly be her next door neighbor and the rest of the Phillies at least close friends. With a 12 year old. But that was my mindset and I loved Rusty and Wayne Garrett and John Milner and I’d never ever ever get to meet them (I was Right!)
She never missed a chance to mention this Rick Wise game, and now 50 some years after my jealous resentment has waned, I realized was really quite a feat.
I should look her up.
probably married to Rick Wise’s son.