Michael McGuire, a hardworking coal miner, didn’t let a long, dirty shift stop him from making it to Rupp Arena for a special game with his son.
Michael McGuire, a hardworking coal miner, didn’t let a long, dirty shift stop him from making it to Rupp Arena for a special game with his son.
Covered in coal dust, he sat proudly beside his boy, and this touching moment went viral.
University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari saw the photo and was moved by the devotion Michael showed.
As a result, Coach Calipari extended a VIP invitation for McGuire and his son to attend a future game, complete with a locker room tour and a meet-and-greet with the team.
It’s moments like this that show how sports can create lasting connections and inspire acts of kindness.
