The Bellman and his Great Fortune Strikes Again

Some call him “Bellman,” others cite the “Ripley’s Believe or Not” aspect of his wonderful life (wife, children and grandchildren) which is three inheritances, one each for he and his spouse as only children and another to him from an uncle, sans children of his own.

The 1998 Yankees were devastating, winning 114 regular season games and eventually 125 to win the World Series. One night call him “The Bellman” (also known by the sobriquet “OTB man”), made a “spot bet” on the Montreal Expos” and he and the “North of the Border” team trailed (5-2) in the middle innings.

Montreal won the game which brings me to last week’s (14-0) Carolina Panthers’ win, but no cover vs the (6-8), but still in contention, albeit long shot contention, Hackensack Giants.

Carolina led (35-7) as 4 to 5 point favorites, well into the third quarter of play.

Carolina needed a last minute field goal to win the game (38-35).

The Bellman considered the Giants a great bet and cashed it.

Someone please find Mr. Ripley and tell him.

Work as a hotel bellman is very good. Having “inheritance” money and a “horseshoe” in the right spot as “The Bellman” has is even better. Alert the credit card company that uses that tag line.