Modified On January 23, 2006
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Marc Narducci wrote in a story in yesterday’s Inky that Jon Stewart received the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s honorary all-American award yesterday at the Convention Center. Turns out Stewart played soccer in high school and college, compiling 10 goals and 12 assists while playing for William & Mary.
A record crowd of 1,600 showed up for the annual luncheon. During his speech, Stewart alternated between leaving the audience doubling over from laughter and professing passion for the sport.
“Back in my day, I played so long ago we were allowed to use our hands,” Stewart said.
We were alerted to the piece by sharp-eyed reader Jim Skene, male sibling of the Female Half of the Staff and college soccer standout in his own right.