Tommy Thompson’s concept of football fandom is derived from his 28 years following the Kansas City Chiefs. He was weaned on scenes from Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, where tens of thousands of people congregate for their own Sunday service, replacing wine and bread with beer and barbeque. Thompson became a devout follower. Sunday meant NFL football, and NFL football meant the Kansas City Chiefs. This was on par with scripture.
Thompson’s faith was tested when he and his wife moved to Jinan, China, for a six-month stint teaching English. Chinese television didn’t broadcast NFL games.
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Field of Streams, Part 1
Posted by: David Vranicar August 2, 2011 05:00 AMTommy Thompson’s concept of football fandom is derived from his 28 years following the Kansas City Chiefs. He was weaned on scenes from Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, where tens of thousands of people congregate for their own Sunday service, replacing wine and bread with beer and barbeque. Thompson became a devout follower. Sunday meant NFL football, and NFL football meant the Kansas City Chiefs. This was on par with scripture.
Thompson’s faith was tested when he and his wife moved to Jinan, China, for a six-month stint teaching English. Chinese television didn’t broadcast NFL games.