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Embarrassing / funny story about the time I met Manute Bol. It was 1984 and I was 6 years old. Manute came into my grandfather's store on Main street in Bridgeport ( Drumstik bar b q) . I was sitting on the bench directly to the left of the door which I think were seven foot doors. He bent down and had to duck to get in and when I saw it happening, I had no idea what I was looking at. He looked down at me after standing up straight and just said "hello" . I pointed at him and screamed bloody murder and then ran and held onto my Dad's leg ( he was the barbecue guy on the weekends) . He apologized to my Dad for scaring me and my Dad just kind of laughed. He came in a few times after that and was a very sweet man from what the employees told me and from what I can remember.Any relation to Manute?
Soooo any relation?Embarrassing / funny story about the time I met Manute Bol. It was 1984 and I was 6 years old. Manute came into my grandfather's store on Main street in Bridgeport ( Drumstik bar b q) . I was sitting on the bench directly to the left of the door which I think were seven foot doors. He bent down and had to duck to get in and when I saw it happening, I had no idea what I was looking at. He looked down at me after standing up straight and just said "hello" . I pointed at him and screamed bloody murder and then ran and held onto my Dad's leg ( he was the barbecue guy on the weekends) . He apologized to my Dad for scaring me and my Dad just kind of laughed. He came in a few times after that and was a very sweet man from what the employees told me and from what I can remember.
NoSoooo any relation?
He looks like he weighs 170 lbs soaking wet.7’2 center. I’m sure the Donovan pitch will be impactful.
Pretty common name in South Sudan.No
Pretty common name in South Sudan.
My cousin was an assistant coach for him in college under Bruce Weber. I went to all the home games. My cousin was pretty close with him. He was at a few of our family cookouts for 4th of July/Memorial Day. Got to shoot hoops a little with him. I say shoot as he decided which of my shots made it to the basket and which ones were swatted into the swimming pool. Gentle giant who was very kind and friendly to everyone. I remember the story about how he had the front seat taken out of his car so he could drive from the back seat.Embarrassing / funny story about the time I met Manute Bol. It was 1984 and I was 6 years old. Manute came into my grandfather's store on Main street in Bridgeport ( Drumstik bar b q) . I was sitting on the bench directly to the left of the door which I think were seven foot doors. He bent down and had to duck to get in and when I saw it happening, I had no idea what I was looking at. He looked down at me after standing up straight and just said "hello" . I pointed at him and screamed bloody murder and then ran and held onto my Dad's leg ( he was the barbecue guy on the weekends) . He apologized to my Dad for scaring me and my Dad just kind of laughed. He came in a few times after that and was a very sweet man from what the employees told me and from what I can remember.
He has a lot of offers including Texas and Michigan. I’m sure he is talentedHe looks like he weighs 170 lbs soaking wet.
I’m sure you looked pretty minute next to Manute.Embarrassing / funny story about the time I met Manute Bol. It was 1984 and I was 6 years old. Manute came into my grandfather's store on Main street in Bridgeport ( Drumstik bar b q) . I was sitting on the bench directly to the left of the door which I think were seven foot doors. He bent down and had to duck to get in and when I saw it happening, I had no idea what I was looking at. He looked down at me after standing up straight and just said "hello" . I pointed at him and screamed bloody murder and then ran and held onto my Dad's leg ( he was the barbecue guy on the weekends) . He apologized to my Dad for scaring me and my Dad just kind of laughed. He came in a few times after that and was a very sweet man from what the employees told me and from what I can remember.
@uconnblueinky Your grandfather started Drumstik! I lived nearby, after we moved fron the hollow, he was great to the kids (me). All we could afford was the fries with bbq sauce. Not becuase it was expensive mind you, we just did not have money. I can taste the fries and sauce now, he would pile it high for us!!Embarrassing / funny story about the time I met Manute Bol. It was 1984 and I was 6 years old. Manute came into my grandfather's store on Main street in Bridgeport ( Drumstik bar b q) . I was sitting on the bench directly to the left of the door which I think were seven foot doors. He bent down and had to duck to get in and when I saw it happening, I had no idea what I was looking at. He looked down at me after standing up straight and just said "hello" . I pointed at him and screamed bloody murder and then ran and held onto my Dad's leg ( he was the barbecue guy on the weekends) . He apologized to my Dad for scaring me and my Dad just kind of laughed. He came in a few times after that and was a very sweet man from what the employees told me and from what I can remember.
Didn't say he wasn't, but damn he's skinny.He has a lot of offers including Texas and Michigan. I’m sure he is talented
You related to Rocco?Embarrassing / funny story about the time I met Manute Bol. It was 1984 and I was 6 years old. Manute came into my grandfather's store on Main street in Bridgeport ( Drumstik bar b q) . I was sitting on the bench directly to the left of the door which I think were seven foot doors. He bent down and had to duck to get in and when I saw it happening, I had no idea what I was looking at. He looked down at me after standing up straight and just said "hello" . I pointed at him and screamed bloody murder and then ran and held onto my Dad's leg ( he was the barbecue guy on the weekends) . He apologized to my Dad for scaring me and my Dad just kind of laughed. He came in a few times after that and was a very sweet man from what the employees told me and from what I can remember.
No but Rocco wasa very close friend to our family. Spent holidays together on occasion. I'm still friends with his niece Lucy and nephew Fred. What a character Rocco is !!You related to Rocco?
My grandfather was a tough but kind man. So glad to hear he was good to your and yours The best food around, at the time.@uconnblueinky Your grandfather started Drumstik! I lived nearby, after we moved fron the hollow, he was great to the kids (me). All we could afford was the fries with bbq sauce. Not becuase it was expensive mind you, we just did not have money. I can taste the fries and sauce now, he would pile it high for us!!
I also met Manute, he was a good person.