On the Beat With Jordan Lynch

Recently, Chicago's Mt. Carmel High School won another state football title. This morning, I interviewed MC Head Coach Jordan Lynch, which is at On the Beat With Jordan Lynch.

A star with the Caravan, Lynch went on to play at Northern Illinois University. After being redshirted, then seeing limited playing time for two more seasons, Lynch became NIUs starting quarterback in 2012. 

In his first year as a starter, Lynch threw for 3,138 yards. He completed 60.2% of his pass attempts, with touchdowns and only six interceptions. He also rushed for 1,815 yards with 19 TDs.

Lynch followed that success with an even more outstanding 2013 season. He completed 62.6% of his passes for 2,892 yards with 24 TDs and eight interceptions. He also rushed for 1,920 yards with 23 touchdowns. He was named a first-team All-American and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting.

Lynch went on to play pro ball in Canada, winning the 2015 Grey Cup with the Edmonton Eskimos. He retired in early 2017 and was named running backs coach at NIU.

After one season at NIU, he returned to MCHS as head football coach. He guided the Caravan to a state title in 2019 and again this season.

When I contacted Coach Lynch about an interview, I mentioned I was an MC grad (class of '83). He immediately responded positively, texting “anything for an MC brother.” This speaks volumes for the kind of person Lynch is and the bonds built at MC.

Coach Lynch discussed the challenges of transitioning from player to coach. Being just a few years older than his players at NIU made for an interesting situation, one that Lynch relished.

MC is a high school football powerhouse. As a former player there, Lynch knew the legacy. He talked about taking over such a storied program. Ever-humble, he gave praise to his coaching staff, players, families and others. When I asked Coach Lynch about differentiating and remembering specifics about the titles he's won, he responded with the same humbleness.

Recruiting for such a successful program certainly has advantages, but there are also potential drawbacks if players are intimidated. Coach gave his insight into his recruiting mindset.

Lastly, he talked about his current schedule. Coach Lynch and the staff are busy assisting players with college commitments. His season duties didn't end with the championship. He continues being a leader to departing seniors.

I graduated many years ago, but I still follow the Caravan and attend games when I can. I proudly sported my MC sweatshirt for the interview. I am sure I am biased, but there are unqiue lifelong bonds from being part of the MC community and I am sure Coach Lynch would agree. Although he is in an extremely busy time, he cleared time from his schedule for an MC brother and I greatly appreciate it.

We made plans for me to attend some practices next season to get an insider look at the team. Look for that coverage next fall.

RIP Roscoe Lindsey

I had this scheduled as a separate bit about a favorite teacher wearing my Johngy's Beat shirt. Unfortunately, it now is an RIP piece about that teacher.

Roscoe Lindsey was my senior year English teacher at Mt. Carmel High School. It's not nostalgia which makes me think fondly of Mr. Lindsey. I considered him a favorite back in the day.

Obviously, he was an African American, but color was never an issue with him. He saw us all as one and we never saw color with him either. He was just a man who was always there for us.

English class was fun (or as fun as it could be) with him. He taught, without nagging. I still remember one of his favorite quotes. “Merely corroborative detail, intended to give artistic verisimilitude to an otherwise bald and unconvincing narrative” was a quote by W.S. Gilbert. Why I remember a quote from 35 years ago speaks of the impact that he had.

Several years ago, thanks to the wonderful world of Facebook, I reconnected with Roscoe. Well, actually, I connected with Rocco. I forget the exact path, but at some point, he started becoming known as "Rocco." I think the story was that there was a misunderstanding of his name and it just stuck. That would be typical of him. It didn't matter. Rocco or Roscoe or Mr. Lindsay, he was just a good-hearted man.

We exchanged messages on occasion. Sometimes I would toss a grammar question his way. Sometimes he would ask me about former students. Unfortunately, a few times we shared the passing of former students.

A few weeks ago, one of his relatives posted that he had a heart attack and had passed. At 63, Roscoe was gone. I'll miss our exchanges and I'll miss just knowing that this good man was walking among us.

RIP Roscoe "Rocco" Lindsey. You left quite a legacy and made an impact. You will be missed.

Roscoe Lindsey on the East coast-November 2012.

On the Beat with the Chicago Rush-Part 2 The Players

Yesterday, I featured new owner David Staral, Coach Bob McMillen and broadcaster Les Grobstein, three men who are helping to build excitement off the field for the Chicago Rush.  Today, I am highlighting three men who will generate excitement for the Rush on the field.
When I was growing up, it always seemed that Paul Coffman, tight end for the Green Bay Packers, always had big games against the Chicago Bears.  This season, his son, quarterback Carson Coffman hopes to have big games for the Chicago Rush.  After a season with the Utah Blaze, Coffman is getting the opportunity to lead the Rush in this new era.  When we talked, Coffman seemed ready and posied for that challenge.

Everywhere he has played, Reggie Gray has put up excellent numbers and made exciting plays.  The Chicago native is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm, despite his seemingly calm presence.  Rush fans are counting on Gray to continue reaching the end zone this season.  We even got Gray to make a little prediction in our interview!

My first interview with the Rush was offensive lineman Steve Edwards.  Edwards is also a native Chicagoan and a grad of Mt. Carmel High School (like yours truly).  Edwards played several years in the NFL, including a few here with the Bears.  His veteran leadership will be important for this young Rush team.  It's good to have Edwards back home!  He's as classy as he is talented!

This concludes the first round of interviews with the Chicago Rush.  Check back here often for much more.  Until then, check out ArenaRush.com and the Chicago Rush Facebook page and follow the Rush on twitter.

On the Beat with Tony Furjanic-Part 4

Previously, I have run parts 1-3 of my 4 part interview with Tony Furjanic.  Today, I am featuring the last part of my interview with my former Mt. Carmel school mate.
After the NFL, Tony joined Stryker, one of the world’s leading medical technology companies.  He was rookie of the year and had a lengthy and highly successful run with the company.  This didn't surprise me, because Tony was prepared and skilled.  He had sold cars during the off-season in the NFL and transferred those same sales skills into his new profession.  Tony has always been a hard-working, forward-looking person.
Tony recently joined Authorized Acquisitions, the largest national source for surgical equipment.  Authorized Acquisitions also handles asset management and recovery for financial institutions and product manufacturers, as well as medical equipment planning.
In the last 5 minutes of the interview, Tony discusses his transition into the business world. He mentions friends, colleagues and connections he made while at Notre Dame. He also gives us the latest update on his profession.
Seeing Tony again was a great experience.  I am happy to hear he is doing well.  Tony has always been a great guy.  Back at MC, there were many times he helped me during track practice.  Tony wasn't just the star of our school, he was the best football player in the state.  Still, he took time to help me, unquestionably the worst member of the track team.
As an example of just how genuinely nice Tony is, he emailed me after the interview and questioned whether he had mentioned and thanked his family.  Tony's family is very close and he wanted to be sure that he acknowledged all they did for him.  I am pretty sure they all know how much you love them and are grateful, but I will honor that request because it came from his heart.
I really want to thank Tony for his time and consideration.  To learn more about Tony's football career, check out his Football-Reference page.  Also, be sure to check out AuthorizedAcquisitions.com, to get all the info on the best source for surgical equipment.

On the Beat with Tony Furjanic-Part 3

Previously, I have run part 1 and part 2 of my 4 part interview with Tony Furjanic, an old friend from Mount Carmel. The interview was for an online piece I did for Global Traveler magazine.  Tony was a star football player at MC, as well as at Notre Dame.  He went on to play 3 seasons in the NFL.
In the last part, I talked about how Tony was helpful as a teammate on the track-cross country team, but he was also a bit of a prankster.  One time, as I was running laps around the field, I heard Tony shotput my name as I saw a shot put sailing straight towards my head.  I jumped back, before I realized a chain link fence separated us and the shot put bounced harmlessly off of it without causing me any facial injuries.  Tony and everyone around had a good laugh and so did I (right after I regained a little of my composure!
In minutes 10-15 with Tony, he talks about preparing himself for life after the NFL (even while he was still at Notre Dame). Tony discusses the opportunities he had and how he tried to always do more than expected. Tony also reveals a bit about the NFL life for a special teams player. Finally, he explains his transition from the NFL to the business world.
For more info on Tony's NFL career, check out his Football-Reference page.  To learn all about his new career path and all that the company does, check out AuthorizedAcquisitions.com, the largest reseller of hospital equipment nationally.

On the Beat with Tony Furjanic-Part 1

While I was doing some research for an online piece for Global Traveler magazine, I realized I had a great source in Tony Furjanic, an old friend from Mt. Carmel. That piece ran yesterday and can be found here.
Tony was the Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year in 1981, while starring on the football field for the Caravan.  He graduated in 1982 and went on to become co-Captain of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.  The Buffalo Bills drafted Tony in the 8th round and he played in the NFL for 3 seasons (2 with the Bills and 1 with the Miami Dolphins).
After contacting Tony about the story, we met at Authorized Acquisitions, in Mokena (IL), where he works.  We talked about several topics, all of which will be featured here in the near future.
The first 5 minutes of our talk covered his time at Mt. Carmel, his selection process in choosing Notre Dame and the opportunities he has gained through football.
To learn more about Tony's football career, check out his Football-Reference page.  Also, be sure to check out AuthorizedAcquisitions.com, the best source for surgical equipment (more on that to come).

Cards That Never Were:Bill Barz

Several bloggers are excellent at creating "Cards That Never Were".  Steve at White Sox Cards was the first virtual card creator I discovered.  Other bloggers who have these type of cards include The Phillies Room, Garvey Cey Russell Lopes, The Writer's Journey and Wrigley Wax.  There is even a site dedicated to and called "Cards That Never Were".
I have my own series called "Celebrity Jersey Cards", but I have occasionally dabbled in the world of cards that never were.  My first creation was a 1977 Topps Mike Squires (because it was the easiest for me to create).
Today I am unveiling my newest addition to my small set of Cards That Never Were.  It is in honor of the Mt. Carmel Caravan (my alma mater) who yesterday won the first game of their season, beating Simeon.
Way back when I roamed the halls of MC, the football coach and PE teacher was Bill Barz.  Barz had a solid career at Notre Dame.  His quarterback was Terry Hanratty and his running mate was Rocky Bleier.  Surprisingly Barz never told too many stories of his glory days.  Maybe he saved that for the football team.
In 1990, the Collegiate Collection set was produced.  It featured players, coaches and moments from the rich history of Notre Dame.  Nowhere in that set was Barz though.
With the history of Notre Dame, there are undoubtedly many players left out of the set.  I'll leave the rest of the forgotten ones to others, but at least I can correct one oversight.
The picture is one of a very few out there.  It is from the 1970 Cotton Bowl in which Texas beat ND.  Barz rushed 10 times for 49 yards.  Without further yapping, I present the Notre Dame Bill Barz card that never was.

Revisiting the Losers

The Losers were my intramural high school basketball team.  We had a lot of fun, but not much success, going a crispy 1-6.  We didn't score a lot (nor did we stop our opponents from scoring a lot), but that just made Jim Fisher's job easier.
Jim was our designated scorekeeper and probably our biggest fan.  I believe I invited him to join our team, but he declined, instead offering to keep score.  That was great, since we couldn't spare any of our players to perform that duty.  We needed every reasonably able body on the court.
I lost all contact with Jim shortly after graduation.  I'd love to know what the mighty Fish is doing.  Hopefully, he is well and enjoying life.  Jim was one of the good guys.

Jim Fisher (in black Losers shirt) in Mount Carmel gym in Chicago, IL-Spring 1983.

Old Times at Mount Carmel

Today, I am going back to my high school days for some hijinx. Technically, the picture is from my back yard, but it was taken while we waited for our friend to pick us up for the drive to Mt. Carmel.
This is another of those pictures that I love because of the wonderful 80's of it all.  Rick and I were both in our standard wear corduroys and our Mt. Carmel jackets.  I added the hooded sweatshirt (they weren't "hoodies" back then), while Rick had the back pocket comb.  Rick wore a winter knit cap, while I let my mane free (such a cap would have really given me a case of hat head).
We often sparred in the yard.  In reality, Rick would have killed me.  He had the reach, the height, the strength and the weight.  I might have given him a fight, but he would have won.
Rick was a good friend.  He was a key part of the cul-de-sac football that we played throughout high school.
Rick and I fell out of sorts late in high school.  I don't even remember what started it, but I know I gave him a lot of crap.  I was going through some rough times, but he was a friend and deserved better.
I lost track of Rick a long time ago, long before I was grown up enough to realize some of the problems I caused.  I never got to explain or apologize to Rick.
I doubt Rick will ever read this, but maybe someday he will.  Either way, at least I want to make that effort (too many years late that it might be).  I'd like a chance to talk to Rick and maybe heal an old wound.

Rick Kruk and me in Chicago, IL-Winter 1982.

The Losers Sixth (or Seventh) Man

We can't get enough of the Losers. Today, I am featuring our Sophomore sixth man, guard John Fleszewski.
John was a couple years behind most of us, although not the youngest guy on our team. John certainly brought his youthful energy to the court. He played in every game and might have even started one (how did that happen?). John lit up the net for a crispy 33.33% shooting percentage, leading our team in that category. (Okay, so he only took 3 shots, 33.33% is still 33.33%!)
John and I stayed in touch throughout college. He is a proud grad of Northern Illinois University (Go Huskies).
Thanks to the wonders of the internet and the intrusive world of Facebook, John and I have reconnected a bit. He is alive and well, still living in the greater Chicago area.
Again, despite the graininess, I love the picture. On the right is Greg Nessinger, trailing the play, but always ready for action (in other words, playing defense when the ball is stolen or the shot is missed). John is making a nice move, worthy of comparison to Pistol Pete Maravich. Look at how he is splitting the defenders. Simply poetry in motion.

John Fleszewski (with ball) and Greg Nessinger (black shirt on right) in Mt. Carmel gym in Chicago, IL-Spring 1983.

Revisiting the Losers

Now that the Bears season is officially over (it really was over several weeks ago), Chicago fans can concentrate on hockey and basketball. With the Bulls floundering, I figured I would pull out another "Loser" basketball team.
As I have written before, the Losers were my intramural basketball team back at Mt. Carmel high school. We weren't successful, but we were gritty and we had fun. We would have had more fun if we actually won a real game. We won one game by forfeit when the other team didn't show up (we must have scared them) and we won an exhibition game against a bunch of our girl friends (hey, they had us outmanned 7-5).
We had one major accomplishment however. We made the MC yearbook. Yep, right there on page 82, there was a picture of someone grabbing a rebound against us. Loser Mike Szotek (#42) appears to be boxing out his man, while Keith Urbon (far right) was ready to grab the rebound and is perhaps ready to go for a steal. Okay, the guy probably put it right back in for another score against us, but that is pure speculation. I like my story better.

Mike Szotek (#42) and Keith Urban (far right) in Mt. Carmel gym in Chicago, IL-Spring 1983.

Friendly Encounters

This is another in a series of meetings of my friends and celebs.

For today's feature, I went old school. Literally, old school, as in my old school, Mount Carmel High School.
Fr. Robert Carroll was one of my favorite teachers. The flannel-wearing priest taught 'Philosophical Literature' and 'Existential Literature' and I did well in both. I won the medal as the top student in Ex. Lit. and I probably should have won it in both, but I don't think that was allowed. It was in these classes that I really started to develop some real writing skills.
Anyway, Mt. Carmel held many fund-raising events. At one such event, veteran actor Danny Thomas was a special guest celebrity. Thomas was a major hit with the crowd.
I am surprised MC didn't cover the event better. Even in the yearbook, there was only one picture and that is below. Maybe it is my Marketing background which just screams that there should have been more pre- and post-event hype.
Fortunately for Johngy's Beat, that one photo existed and I am happy to reproduce it here.

Danny Thomas and Fr. Robert Carroll in Chicago, IL-Early 1980's.

The Original MC Hammer

A while ago, I wrote a piece about meeting Stanley Burrell in his pre-MC Hammer days. I have also written about a great old friend, Tom Skalski. I was with Tom, when I met Burrell. Tom read that piece and reminded me of an obvious point that I completely missed.
Back when we were at Mt. Carmel High School, Tom was nicknamed 'The Hammer'. This would be before Burrell started using the Hammer moniker.
Could it be mere coincidence? Burrell meets us at a baseball game. He hears that the Hammer is going to Mt. Carmel (aka MC). Then, just a short time later, Burrell starts calling himself MC Hammer.
I think it is a clearcut case of Moniker Infringement. Clearly, Tom Skalski is the original MC Hammer! I think Skalski has a case against Burrell. I was witness to the whole series of events unfolding. I even have old Geometry books with Skalski's trademark Hammer drawn (in his attempts to get me to crack up in Mr. Gorches' class). The proof is all there.
Tom, if you need me buddy...I am there!

Tom "MC Hammer" Skalski (left-ish with wristbands) in Mt. Carmel gym in Chicago, IL-Spring 1983.

My Cousin Ernie:Part 1

My immediate family is fairly close. It is beyond that where things start to unravel a bit. A few months ago, one of my cousins contacted my sisters and me in an effort to change the course a bit.
Ernie is my first cousin's first son. I am about 9 years older than him. As kids, we all used to hang out together at my grandmother's house. Ernie's father taught me to play chess when I was about 11.
The elders in our family had their share of problems and issues. Somehow, we all drifted apart. Truthfully and unfortunately, I have had very little contact with him for over 20 years.
Since Ernie contacted us, I have started learning about the 'missing years'. For instance, I knew Ernie went to Mt. Carmel High School (my alma mater), but I did not know he was in a movie while he was there.
The motion picture Rudy was the first movie to be filmed on the Notre Dame campus since Knute Rockne, All American in 1942. The film was also shot at other locations, one of which was Mt. Carmel on Chicago's southside.
Ernie appeared in the movie and can be seen in the clip below. When the camera angle changes to face Sean Astin (as Rudy), Ernie is completely visible right there behind him.

I think that is pretty cool. Being in any movie would be awesome. Being in one of the greatest sports movies of all time makes it that much better.
Oh and by the way, today is Ernie's birthday. Happy Birthday, Ernie!!!!

My cousin Ernie's scene from Rudy.

Pre-Fame...Pre-Johngy

Erik Pappas was a year behind me at Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago. Pappas was a very good athlete and I wasn't, but our paths crossed a few times during intramural sporting events.
Pappas was selected as a catcher by the California Angels in the 1984 amateur draft, but made his major league debut with his hometown Chicago Cubs in 1991. Pappas only played in 7 games for the Cubs who released him after the season. He signed with the Kansas City Royals, who later traded him to the Chicago White Sox.After spending the 1992 season in the minors, he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals and made it back to the majors in 1993, playing in 82 games and hitting .276 for the Cardinals. Pappas slumped in 1994, batting only .091 in 58 plate appearances. In 1995, Pappas played in AAA for the Florida Marlins. In 1996, he played in AAA for the Texas Rangers. Pappas retired with a career average of .242 with 1 HR and 35 RBI's.
In 2004, he represented Greece at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Currently Pappas is a coach at Cangelosi Baseball.

Erik Pappas from the Mt. Carmel yearbook.

Another Loser

Dave Plonczynski was one of the most spirited members of my intra-mural basketball team, the Losers. Mooner always brought a great sense of humor to the games and with a 1-6 record, we needed humor.
Plonczynski and I became friends in our Junior year at Mount Carmel. We spent many weekends at Friar Tuck's and Wright's Barnyard, two great video arcades in the Calumet City-Lansing (IL) area. Bowling was another great time-spender, although Plonczynski was a bit of a ringer, as he was on MC's bowling team.
Plonczynski was a natural choice for the Losers. He wanted to win and tried to win, but he didn't take losing too hard. That was the spirit of the Losers! Whether slotted at guard or forward, Plonczynski gave it his all. Plonczynski scored 8 points in 5 games.
I have recently reconnected with Plonczynski. He is a father of 4, doing well, living in the western suburbs and is anxious for a Losers reunion.

John Fleszewski (top left) attempts to pass to Dave Plonczynski (white stripes) in Mt. Carmel gym in Chicago, IL-Spring 1983.

More Losers:Keith Urbon

Long before their was country music great Keith Urban, there was Keith Urbon, a Mount Carmel high school friend and one of my teammates on the Losers. While Urban has won 2 Grammy Awards, Urbon would probably have won the Losers MVP Award, if we had one. Urbon is a native of Hegewisch (IL) and sat in front of me through most of high school (alphabetical order ruled back then). Urbon was a huge fan of the White Sox and picked his Losers #10 in honor of then-manager Tony LaRussa.
Urbon's versatility (or the Losers lack of formal strategy) paid off as he played every position on the basketball court. Although he started slow, over the last 3 games of our season, he averaged 7.66 points, on the way to leading our team in total points with 27.
I am not sure why Urbon is clapping in the photo below. My guess would be that the buzzer sounded ending our final game and our dismal 1-6 season. It's an odd photo all around though. One of our opponents (in green) seems to be looking up, perhaps at a rebound. I am semi-running into the play from far left court.

Keith Urbon, me and an opponent (green) in Mt. Carmel gym in Chicago, IL-Spring 1983.

Glückliches Neujahr

Happy New Year!
At Mt. Carmel High School, I took 4 years of German. It wasn't so much that I loved the language, but more that I liked the 'A' that I figured to get each semester. That strategy worked quite well.
As a matter of fact, Ed Mann and I won the medals for top German students. (Okay, technically I won the medal and Eddie took second, but we called ourselves 'the co-medal winners'). Strangely, there was a couch outside of the classroom (I think it was there for the Guidance Counselor's office across the hall). Ed and I dubbed it "the medal winners' couch", as we sat there, while others stood, waiting for our German classroom to open.
Ed was one of my best friends, although we have since lost contact, unfortunately. Greg Nessinger was another good friend and German student, but he wasn't as lucky in the class as Ed and I. I swear, one time we had to translate a short story. Greg's work and mine were virtually identical, yet somehow I got an 'A' and he got a 'C'. I guess it wasn't too funny to Greg back then, but Ed and I found it hysterical. Since Greg and I have remained in some contact, maybe he will read this and let me know if he finds it funny now years later. Hey, there wouldn't have been enough room on the medal winners' couch for 3 of us anyway.
I have no idea what our former teacher Andy Livingston is doing these days. He probably was only about ten years older than us. I am guessing he is teaching and coaching football somewhere.
I still remember some of my German, although the years and lack of use have started to erode it. One phrase that will always remain with me for whatever reason is an appropriate one to start the new year.
Und Glückliches Neujahr!

Bear Down Sunday #15 (Will Be Monday)

The Chicago Bears are 8-6 and again facing a must win situation. Unfortunately, they also need the Minnesota Vikings to lose. Monday night, the Green Bay Packers are in Chicago to play the Bears.
Back in 1980, Mike Tomczak was the quarterback for Thornton Fractional North High School. TF North was playing Mt. Carmel in a playoff game. Mt. Carmel, lead by linebacker Tony Furjanic, beat Tomczak's TF North team. I almost felt bad for Tomczak as our paths crossed on the field as the game ended.
After a good career at Ohio State University, Tomczak signed with the Bears as a free agent. Tomczak appeared in 6 games as the Bears went on to win the Super Bowl in his first year. Somewhat surprisingly, Tomczak would end up being the last active member of that Bears team.
Tomczak played in Chicago for 6 seasons before joining the Packers for a year. One year in Cleveland followed that and then he was off to Pittsburgh for the next 7 years.
Many people forget that Tomczak's career ended with the Detroit Lions. He signed with the Lions, but suffered a broken leg in the pre-season.

More Losers

Wow, look at this great action shot of the starting off-guard of the Losers, namely me (although it is definitely pre-Johngy). I love this photo because it has so much to offer. My hair. My glasses. My athletic form. My 80's clothing style (hey at least it wasn't a jogging suit).
The ref to my right is Fr. Mike O'Keefe, one of our teachers. He was a real tough guy, who once challenged me to a bathroom brawl for some classroom indiscretion on my part. I don't even remember what I did, but assuming I was wrong, I still think a fight in the bathroom was not a way to build my character.
Also in the shot (although barely visible to my left) is Fr. Gavin Quinn. Ironically, he bore a resemblance to Gavin MacLeod. I attended a basketball game after graduation and ran into Fr. Gavin. Shortly after, he dropped my name to an alum who was looking for some part-time office help. I landed the job at CWO&O, which I kept all throughout my college years. I also met friend and future client Fran Gallagher of Global Traveler magazine at that job (but that's a story for another day).
With that crisp inbounds pass, I am sure we scored quickly (or more likely it was intercepted and slammed home by one of our opponents). I think I managed to score a crispy 2 points per game, but had there been a 3 point shot back then, it would have been 2.5 points per game!

Fr. Mike (the ref) and me in Mt. Carmel gym in Chicago, IL-Spring 1983.