WILKIE — Saskatchewan Roughriders, No. 19 kicker Chris Milo and No. 80 fullback Spencer Moore travelled on a snowy day to Wilkie to meet and greet their fans at the Delta Co-op, Wilkie food store location.
Even though the weather hampered the arrival time, it didn’t dampen the spirits of the 100-plus fans who came to the food store location to meet the players Saturday. The lineup massed all down one complete aisle into the next with fans waiting patiently for their turn to meet the players and get autographs on their favourite Rider memorabilia.
Even after autographs or photos, folks stuck around to visit other Rider fans and talk about the upcoming season.
Everyone in attendance remarked on the personable and approachable nature of these professional football players, noting that they entered the store and sat right down and started chatting with their fans as if they already knew them. Following a steady stream of autographs and photos, the players then took time to meet with the Broncs football players before posing for a group photo.
What was amazing to all who attended is the fact that professional players drive themselves, sometimes in some unfavorable conditions as on that day, making the nearly 10-hour round trip in one day just to come out and meet their fans and be part of an event held in their honour.
