[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 83 (Wednesday, May 17, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1702]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         REMEMBERING BUD GRANT

 Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, I rise to celebrate the 
incredible life and storied career of Minnesota's dear coach Bud Grant. 
A legendary Vikings, head coach, NFL Hall of Famer, Gopher player, and 
Minneapolis Laker, Bud gave us so many Minnesota memories. I will 
always remember when, at age 88, Bud took to the field in a short-
sleeved polo shirt in subzero temperatures for the coin toss in the 
2016 Vikings/Seahawks playoff game.
  My dad and Bud were friends to the end of my dad's life. I grew up 
knowing everything about the Vikings, and no name loomed larger in my 
house than ``Bud Grant.'' I remember answering the phone as a young kid 
to silence on the other line, save for maybe the grunted word ``Jim.'' 
That meant it was Bud calling my dad back for the postgame story, 
regardless of the outcome. The first few times it happened, I would 
earnestly explain that my name wasn't ``Jim,'' but after a while, I got 
the drill, and I would just run to get my dad.
  Bud gave so much to his players, but he gave even more to the fans. 
Those Bud Grant years were an exhilarating time in Minnesota--158 
victories and four Super Bowl appearances--but through it all, Bud 
remained steady and stoic, win or lose.
  Bud was a beloved coach and a dedicated outdoorsman. But above all, 
Bud was devoted to his family. Today, my heart is with all those who 
knew and loved Bud.

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