OpinionJune 26, 2007
To the editor:The June 20 sports section sported a photo of proud father Jack Connell watching talented son Jack Connell Jr. prepare to tee off. This stimulated a memory enjoyed by those of us who are too old to do anything physical. I remembered little Jackie Connell on the practice green at the Egyptian Country Club. He was barely old enough to walk. His golf bag stood taller than Jackie, but he was able to choke up enough on his clubs to make some amazing chip shots...

To the editor:The June 20 sports section sported a photo of proud father Jack Connell watching talented son Jack Connell Jr. prepare to tee off. This stimulated a memory enjoyed by those of us who are too old to do anything physical.

I remembered little Jackie Connell on the practice green at the Egyptian Country Club. He was barely old enough to walk. His golf bag stood taller than Jackie, but he was able to choke up enough on his clubs to make some amazing chip shots.

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His older brother Connie was almost a legend, so little Jackie Connell had to practice in order to maintain the Connell name in the golf world. Most of the experienced golfers believed it should be difficult. However, little Jackie practiced. Look at him today.

IRA HUDSON, Mound City, Ill.

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