R.I.P. Norman Hand

I've just learned that my favorite Saint ever*, Norman Hand, was found dead at his South Carolina home this morning. He was only 37. Football players may get rich, but the sport is so very hard on their bodies, especially for the great big guys. Big Norman was one of the biggest guys we ever had.

His heart was big too. Pro sports are often very homophobic. I once saw a TV talk show host ask Norman if he thought players' sexual "preference" could cause problems. Norman said, "No, I think it's t...