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I wanted to extend my congratulations to the Toronto Raptors; they won their first world championship last night over the Golden State Warriors.  I have been keeping a close eye on this series because I know how incredible the Warriors are (after all, you don’t just happen to win 3 titles in 4 years).  But the Raptors proved to be the best team.  What an accomplishment!

This development came on the heels of the NHL finals finishing up as well.  The St. Louis Blues also won their first championship after defeating the Boston Bruins.  The series went to a winner-take-all, game 7, in Boston.  St. Louis won the game 4-1.  I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that St. Louis shocked the world in this series.  Congratulations to the St. Louis Blues.

It is fitting, with Father’s Day coming up, that two underdogs took down the favored teams.  My dad always rooted for the underdog; that was just a part of his DNA.  I know he would be pleased to see these two teams win it all.  Happy Father’s Day, Dad!

I wish I could end on that high note, but I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this last item.  Everyone is Colorado, and in the NFL world, was saddened to hear of the passing of Pat Bowlen last night.  He was 75.

The Broncos had amazing success with Mr. Bowlen as the owner.  He bought the Broncos in 1984, and check out the results: “No NFL owner during the last 35 seasons had more winning seasons (21) and playoff berths (18) than Mr. Bowlen, who helped Denver become the only team with 90+ wins over each of his first three decades of ownership.  Denver posted a league-low seven losing seasons under Mr. Bowlen while being the only team to rank among the top five in wins during both the pre-free agency…and post-free agency…eras of his ownership.” (https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/statement-from-the-bowlen-family-on-broncos-owner-pat-bowlen).

I want to express my condolences and sympathy to the Bowlen family.  He is survived by his wife, Annabel and his 7 children.  To lose someone you love is the most emotionally gripping pain imaginable.  I know firsthand about this.  I hope it is a small comfort to realize that Bronco nation, and the entire NFL community, is grieving today as well.

Kevin