jsimpson

we could see it from Missourt City..just off chimney rock where Bw-8 now runs...

1. astroworld (working and playing in the park)

2. astrodome (mom dropping me off with 5 bucks for astros games)

3. parker pool during summer

4. riding bikes from Missouri City down Chimney Rock to Braes Bayou (and back)

5. Godfathers pizza on Fondren after football games

6. Westbury National Little League (70's really)

7. Getting on the roof at Westbury HS after school was out to find handballs

8. Walking to and from school (Andy Anderson) across Chimney Rock

9. Crawdad fishing on rainy days along Chimney Rock

10. Meyerland Plaza

I certainly remember the F.U.N (Football United National) league very well (South Main Mustangs and Frilly Fillies rocked!). As I understand it, the teams were originally affiliated with several elementary schools, primarily in southwest Houston - Parker, Kolter, Anderson, West University, Red, Alameda, etc. Later the teams were supported by booster clubs. Back in the day, the league was extremely well organized and offered a quite good level of competition for elementary aged football. A number of former players actually went on to play professional sports - Greg Swendell, Thurman Thomas, and OJ Brigance played FUN football, and I'm sure there were others. The competition for the girls drill teams ("the drill bowl") was only slightly less intense, and I remember the Westbury Cougarettes and Steerettes putting on particularly lavish performances. Of course, as these areas changed the level of support declined, and I'm not sure what has become of the league. Perhaps someone can add some additional info.

I (John Simpson) played RB for the Steers from 74-77

Thurman Thomas was a teammate of mine at Willowridge, he didn't play FB til 7th grade and we had to talk him into actually playing after the season started...he did not play FUN football.....I believe OJ did..a couple years behind me...