16 Comments
User's avatar
Glenda Harder's avatar

That story brought back lots of memories of Friday nights under the lights in East Texas where football is king, but it's only a game without the halftime show.

Expand full comment
Dave Smart's avatar

Some of my fondest memories of way back then come from the same place at the same time surrounded by the same people and having you as my friend. We were small but we were strong and it helped us to grow into what we are today.

Expand full comment
Hank Griffin's avatar

Isn't that something? Me too!

Expand full comment
John Austin's avatar

A forcible intake of air has occurred in my own circumstance upon listening to this wonderful memory. In my case I'd describe it as a breath of astonishment and joy as I began to hear your voice and the pattern of your uncommon delivery with the cadence and patience of a practiced story teller.

A pleasure to listen to and it brought back my own experiences as a young person at my high school and Junior high with fond memories of playing the game as well as those cheerleaders that I longed to be closer to. I too played in a band but not on the field. It brought back those memories as well. That is the charm and power of your stories Hank. All are relatable and require one to fetch back thoughts, smells, sounds and feelings that one might have thought were unretrievable. Nice start Hammering Hank. Keep them coming!

Expand full comment
Hank Griffin's avatar

Jon, thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comment and the sweet encouragement that underlies it. I really appreciate you being a subscriber, a listener, and for your participation. I hope to see you here regularly! Much appreciated. :)

Expand full comment
Chad's avatar

I love it--great to hear you narrate!

Expand full comment
Hank Griffin's avatar

Thank you, Chad. It gives me real pleasure to have you as a subscriber! Really appreciate your being a listener and your having taken time to comment. Hope to see more of you here!

Expand full comment
Kyle Johnson's avatar

Awesome!

Expand full comment
Hank Griffin's avatar

Oh my gosh - Kyle!!! You are awsome. Thank you for subcribing, listening, and commenting. :)

Expand full comment
Jayson Huber's avatar

High school football on a Friday night. It really was something magical.

Expand full comment
Hank Griffin's avatar

Jayson, really appreciate your comment! Thanks for subscribing, listening, and, participating. And my goodness, yes -magical is the right word. :)

Expand full comment
Vicki S.'s avatar

I love this, thank you. It brings back so many memories. We are the Wildcats, the Mighty Mighty Wildcats!! 💙💙 The nostalgia. 🥹

Expand full comment
Hank Griffin's avatar

I'm right there with you Vicki! Sweet, sweet nostalgia... thank you my friend. Really appreciate your being a regular part of You've Been Hanked! :)

Expand full comment
Vicki S.'s avatar

I’m really enjoying You’ve Been Hanked. I’ve thought about the Pep Rallies today also. What a blast those were. ❤️

Expand full comment
Hank Griffin's avatar

So much fun! Don't be surprised if that topic shows up here again in the future. Thanks for the kind words and excellent suggestion, Vicki! :)

Expand full comment
Alicia Denton's avatar

You’re the master story teller brother, thank you for sharing!

Expand full comment