Anyone remember Wade Wilson?

If you do, he is the reason why I'm a vikings fan. Not much of an exceptional QB but in Dec. of '87 when I was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes he was on the cover of the JDA's (Juvenille Diabetes Association) magazine in Viking Purple. Being that I was 9 at the time, I (like any all-american kid) wanted to play football when I grew up so seeing as Wade was the only Diabetic in the league at the time he instantly became my hero. Then a year and a half later the vikings came to Memphis (where I grew up) for a preseason game and I got to meet him and A.C.; from that point forward I was a Vikings fan for life.

Of course I didn't realize at the time that I was signing up for a lifetime of heartache. It should have been an omen when later that same year, on the day of my 11th b-day, the Hershel Walker deal was announced. From overtime losses to flatout flops I've realized that being a fan is not about wearing the jersey only when times are good. Anyway, I've browsed through this site a number of years but was always afraid to sign-up because I knew inevitably we would come up short and my heart break would be all the worse for getting so involved. But I've decided to turn over a new leaf in a show of good faith for our new revamped D, which is how you win championships.

So cheers! And here's hoping that this season is the start of a purple dynasty!!

-DD

P.S. - My name comes from playing a lot of FPS and I figure if you can't laugh at yourself then who can you laugh at. If it offends any other of my "sugar-freak" brethren, I apologize in advance.

Welcome, and SKOL!

welcome aboard.

I remember I got a Wade Wilson trading card...I thought it was the coolest thing ever, haha.

Welcome to PP.O!

Wade 'Whiskey' Wilson? Who could forget?

Greetings. Don't let it be another two years before you post again.

Welcome aboard. Hopefully the Vikings will respond positively. haha

yep , i remember wade , and anthony . not to mention cris dolemand ,keith millard , joey browner , al noga , mike mayweather , steve jordan , how bout back up qb's gannon and salisbury?

welcome to PPO

Welcome my friend! Doubt you may be able to drink my fine brew, but it is cool collectable! SKOL!

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Don't forget Chuck Nelson. Wade Wilson, man i wish he would've completed that pass to Anthony Carter.......

Ol Wade is the QB coach for the Bears now. Damm Traitor!! :lol:
Welcome aboard!!
SKOL!!!!!!