Calkins: A story of friendship and basketball — and why the Memphis Tigers mean so much
That’s Thelma Scott on the right. She’s a 94-year-old retired teacher. And that’s Carolyn Armmer on the left. She’s a 71-year-old retired postal worker. (Courtesy Michelle Johnson)
Geoff Calkins
Geoff Calkins has been chronicling Memphis and Memphis sports for more than two decades. He is host of "The Geoff Calkins Show" from 9-11 a.m. M-F on 92.9 FM. Calkins has been named the best sports columnist in the country five times by the Associated Press sports editors, but still figures his best columns are about the people who make Memphis what it is.
Behold, the photo. That’s Thelma Scott on the right. She’s a 94-year-old retired teacher. And that’s Carolyn Armmer on the right. She’s a 71-year-old retired postal worker.
“We’re friends,” Armmer said.
“Yes, we’re friends,” Scott said.
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