I have been working as a rec football official for the past 23 years. During that time, I've met thousands of people. Some of them even very well known. During this past season I was lucky enough to have worked 4 games involving the 9-11 team from Lutherville in Baltimore county. One day I looked a certain 11 year old in the eye and saw his name on the back of his jersey. "This kid looks real familiar" I thought. Then I realized who he was when I saw him talk to his dad on the sidelines. He looked just like his famous dad, Matt Stover. Most of you know that Matt is the 19 year veteran and hopefully future Hall of Fame kicker for the Ravens. So me not being bashful, at halftime I went over and introduced myself to Matt.
He turned out to be a great guy and was very complimentary as to the job we were doing on the field that day. When an NFL player says you were doing great as a ref, that makes you feel fantastic. I got to see Matt several more times over the season as he came to watch his son's games and each time had a good time talking with him. He's one of the finest and most humble gentlemen you could ever meet. So here is a picture of Matt and I that I got someone to take with my cell phone that first time we met. I'm hoping Matt decides to stick around and stays a Raven for a lot longer.
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