Valerie
01-07-2010, 02:23 PM
It's amazing how fast a story can change. Just 48 days ago, Chris Chelios (http://www.fanhouse.com/tag/Chris+Chelios/) was an inspiration. Today, he's pathetic.
In November, I watched Chelios, the 47-year-old future Hall of Famer, practice with a bunch of kids on his minor league hockey team, the Chicago Wolves, in his attempt to get back to the NHL (http://nhl.fanhouse.com/). We talked, and then I celebrated his unwillingness to give in, to grow up.
Now, I have one thing to say to him: For heaven's sake, Chris, just grow up already.
Chelios was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and speeding on Dec. 28 in a Chicago suburb. He was arrested at 4:12 a.m. Police in suburban Westmont have declined to release his blood alcohol level.
"The biggest issue for me is enjoying myself,'' he said in November. "I'm not worried about my legacy. I'll know when to quit. I'm not going to embarrass myself.''
You've embarrassed yourself.
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In November, I watched Chelios, the 47-year-old future Hall of Famer, practice with a bunch of kids on his minor league hockey team, the Chicago Wolves, in his attempt to get back to the NHL (http://nhl.fanhouse.com/). We talked, and then I celebrated his unwillingness to give in, to grow up.
Now, I have one thing to say to him: For heaven's sake, Chris, just grow up already.
Chelios was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and speeding on Dec. 28 in a Chicago suburb. He was arrested at 4:12 a.m. Police in suburban Westmont have declined to release his blood alcohol level.
"The biggest issue for me is enjoying myself,'' he said in November. "I'm not worried about my legacy. I'll know when to quit. I'm not going to embarrass myself.''
You've embarrassed yourself.
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