In the summer of 1947, I was playing a softball game at camp Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. Ruth showed up to the field with some of her girlfriends to watch us play. I slid into 3rd base while catching her eye, smiled and winked at her. 67 years, 10 kids, and 50+ grandchildren & great grandchildren later, it's amazing to see the history we've created all because two people fell in love.

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