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Author and humorist Ken Davis writes the following story in one of his books:
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ΓÇ£John Cassis is one of the nationΓÇÖs finest speakers. He was one of the
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inspirational leaders of the Chicago Bears during their glory years, and he often
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gave short talks to players on game day.
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ΓÇ£As John tells it, Mike Ditka was about to deliver a locker room pep talk one day.
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He looked up and saw defensive tackle William ΓÇ£RefrigeratorΓÇ¥ Perry. How could
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he not see him? At 338 pounds the Fridge stood out even in a crowd of pro
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football players. Ditka gestured to the Fridge. ΓÇÿWhen I get finished,ΓÇÖ he said, ΓÇÿIΓÇÖd
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like you to close with the LordΓÇÖs Prayer.ΓÇÖ Then the coach began his talk.
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ΓÇ£Meanwhile, Jim McMahon, the brash and outspoken quarterback, punched
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John Cassis. ΓÇÿLook at Perry,ΓÇÖ McMahon whispered, ΓÇÿhe doesnΓÇÖt know the LordΓÇÖs
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Prayer.ΓÇÖ Sure enough, Perry sat with a look of panic on his face, his head in his
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hands. He was sweating profusely. ΓÇÿEverybody knows the LordΓÇÖs Prayer,ΓÇÖ said
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Cassis to McMahon in disbelief.
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ΓÇ£After a few minutes of watching the Refrigerator leaking several gallons of
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sweat, McMahon nudged Cassis again. ΓÇÿIΓÇÖll bet you 50 bucks Fridge doesnΓÇÖt know
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the LordΓÇÖs Prayer.ΓÇÖ As Cassis tells the story, he stops to reflect on the absurdity of
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it all: ΓÇÿHere we were sitting in chapel and betting 50 bucks on the LordΓÇÖs Prayer.ΓÇÖ
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ΓÇ£When Coach Ditka finished his pep talk, he asked all the men to remove their
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caps. Then he nodded at Perry and bowed his head. It was quiet for a few
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moments before the Fridge spoke in a shaky voice, ΓÇÿNow I lay me down to sleep.
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I pray the Lord, my soul to keep …’