In this episode we're joined by the John Creasey, the Mayor of Grand Blanc, MI. Why is that significant you ask? Well, Grand Blanc is the home of double Paris Olympic Bronze Medalist, Grant Fisher. Fisher took third in the 10K (video here) and 5K (video here).
***Update: Following the recording and scheduling of this episode, Mayor Creasey informed us that September 27 was named Grant Fisher Day in the City of Grand Blanc and the indoor track at the Genesys Fitness Center was renamed in his honor. In neighboring Grand Blanc Township, August 2 was named Grant Fisher Day and he was presented a bronze of his running shoe. He also served as Grand Marshal of the Grand Blanc High School Homecoming Parade and was awarded as a distinguished alumni.
Beyond discussing possible keys to the city and such, we also talk about John's roots as a sports fan which trace back to Kentucky. He's a supporter of the Wildcats and, in fact, attended the university for a couple of years. He's also been in the Flint, MI, area most of his adult life so there's discussion about some of that area's athletic royalty such as basketball's Terry Furlow, football's Brad Van Pelt, and baseball's Rick Leach.
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