About Bobby

When asked to write about Bobby, I was a little apprehensive. Primarily due to the fact, that even 8 years after his passing, it is still difficult for me to cope with it. I hope this is some way a tribute to our 10-year friendship. When Bobby passed away back in 1992, my father not knowing how to help me with the loss, told me that with time it gets easier and easier. This has proven true, however it has been the love of Bobby's friends, his family and my wife that has really made his loss bearable.

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My wife and I are expecting our first baby later this year and quite honestly one of the things I am looking forward to is telling my daughter about my college years and about my roommate and best friend, Bobby.

These stories will of course have to be highly edited, to the point that my daughter will not even know that Arizona State University exists. Looking back, Bobby and I probably drank a little too much, didn't study nearly enough, lived like vagrants, and probably didn't always treat women with the respect that they deserved.

It was, however, during these not so innocent college years that we laughed a lot, had fun, and most importantly made life long friends that attend the tournament every year. It is here where Bobby's memory lives on. If you decide to attend the tournament, ask one of the players his or her own recollection of Bobby. I guarantee a beer and a laugh. Bobby's college roommate and best friend…

Lindsay Hirsh
Bobby's Dog Woody who was his constant companion for five years.