I was looking forward to high school sports then the summer going into my freshman year of high school I had a compound fracture of my left humerus in the surfing mishap. That effectively ended any athletic aspirations I might have had. By the end of my sophomore year I was sort of much to normal and I played tennis as the break was in my left arm and I’m right handed.
Looking back I’m glad I didn’t participate in contact sports. That injury nagged me for years. At 21 I enlisted and it was a struggle but I got through it. It still bothers me on occasion.
I wanted to be a high school athlete star but lacked the size and the ability. I am so glad now. I stay in touch via a Facebook alumni group and most of the guys that played football really paid a price. Nasty knee and back problems.