What New York City football team did Joe Namath play for?"" The New York City Yankees! "A roar of laughter went up from the crowd, accompanied by more than a few loud groans. Bobby Tom silenced them all with a glare. At the same time, the glitter in his eyes dared any of them to contradict her. When he was certain every person there understood his message, he turned back to Gracie and gathered her into his arms. With a tender look and a gentle brush of his lips, he said, "Exactly right, sweetheart. I had no idea you knew so much about football." And that was how every last person in Telarosa, Texas, came to understand that Bobby Tom Denton had finally and forever fallen head over heels in love. Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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The story of how Bobby Tom fell in love with Gracie is one that will live on for generations. The tale included Bobby Tom's mother's favorite saying, "What New York City football team did Joe Namath play for?" The crowd of people who had gathered to hear the story believes that Bobby Tom played for the New York Yankees. More than one person has heard the story enough times to be able to repeat it word for word, but that doesn't mean it's not still just as good.

Source: Heaven, Texas

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