When he died suddenly, tragically, and much too young, there was no retired jersey celebration held in a sold-out stadium. There were no soaring tributes from dignitaries, no international outpouring of grief, no guaranteed enshrinement in Canton, Ohio.
For number 55 -- the former All-American from the University of Southern California and a Hall of Famer for the San Diego Chargers -- there were only unfulfilled promises. Much too soon, he was forgotten and gone from the collective consciousness.
His name was Frank Buncom.
That the original number 55 shared a lineage two generations after his death with the iconic Junior Seau is a little-known, forgotten footnote. Memories of the man are held only by his family, long-ago teammates, and those who profited from his guidance many years ago in another time.
In a journey lasting 44 years, the Buncom story and exceptionality is documented in Finding Frank: Full Circle in a Life Cut Short.
Today in an age where too many supposed heroes topple from too much excess, Buncom – remaining mostly anonymous and unsung -- stood apart by setting standards and setting goals.
His promises were cut short. But not stilled.
When he died suddenly, tragically, and much too young, there was no retired jersey celebration held in a sold-out stadium. There were no soaring tributes from dignitaries, no international outpouring of grief, no guaranteed enshrinement in Canton, Ohio.
For number 55 -- the former All-American from the University of Southern California and a Hall of Famer for the San Diego Chargers -- there were only unfulfilled promises. Much too soon, he was forgotten and gone from the collective consciousness.
His name was Frank Buncom.
That the original number 55 shared a lineage two generations after his death with the iconic Junior Seau is a little-known, forgotten footnote. Memories of the man are held only by his family, long-ago teammates, and those who profited from his guidance many years ago in another time.
In a journey lasting 44 years, the Buncom story and exceptionality is documented in Finding Frank: Full Circle in a Life Cut Short.
Today in an age where too many supposed heroes topple from too much excess, Buncom – remaining mostly anonymous and unsung -- stood apart by setting standards and setting goals.
His promises were cut short. But not stilled.
Finding Frank: Full Circle in a Life Cut Short
Finding Frank: Full Circle in a Life Cut Short
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940044367388 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Buzz Ponce |
| Publication date: | 03/05/2013 |
| Sold by: | Smashwords |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 2 MB |