Washington Irish R.F.C.
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| Name: | John Solomon |
| Years with the Irish: | 1987-1992, 1993-2003 |
| First year in rugby: | 1987 |
| Positions: | Mostly Backrow |
| Former Rugby Clubs: | Colorado Springs Youth, Colorado Springs Grizzlies, Washington Irish, Washington RFC, Metro State College, Denver Highlanders, Vandels |
| Greatest Irish Moment: |
Personal: Coming on as an injury replacement in the final of the St. Pats tournament in 1988. It was my first A side game and we won beating Albany.
Club: Advancing to and playing in the Sweet 16 in Ft. Worth in 2002. |
| Best Irish Story: | Too many and none that are appropriate for the website. |
| What makes the Irish different? | The sense of community and family. I would not be where I am in life without the help, understanding and support of many team mates and coaches over the years. |
| Favorites: | Movies: Red Dawn, Blood of Heroes, Star Wars. TV: Attack of the Show, Campus Cops Music: Lucero, Hank III, Clutch, BOC. Books: Anything by Bukowski. |
| Favorite Quote(s): | "I would rather be a meteor, every atom a magnificent glow, than a sleepy permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not exist." Jack London |
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