A continuation of yesterdays post in thedaycalendar/ Playing Foto Electric Football Evenings at my friend Bobbys house in Moecherville were often spent playing -- not often enough in my opinion as I loved playing it -- an older game (introduced in 1941) called Foto Electric Football. This wasnt the newer, similarly named, and rather stupid game featuring a miniature tin stadium which vibrated; sending 22 metal figures, one with the tiny felt football, in any and all directions. The true Foto Electric Football was a game where two players, Offense and Defense, selected real plays and defensive schemes which were etched into cards These were then stacked onto a small light table. When the underlying screen was withdrawn, allowing light to shine through the play cards, the results were slowly revealed. Gains or losses were then represented on the game board, which of course looked like a gridiron, including ball position and down markers. I dont recall if I won more than I lost, or if in fact I sucked at it, but I do remember how much fun we had. A footnote: Bobby and I lost touch when we both went to Viet Nam at the same time, but to different places, with different services. Not too long ago a couple of things happened more or less simultaneously. Ebay provided me the opportunity to purchase a well preserved example of the original Foto Electric Football, and Facebook provided the means to re-connect with my friend -- Which, after many years, we did. I was hopeful at the time for the chance to play a game or two. But, sadly, my friend passed away recently and the possibility is lost forever. I am dedicating this post, and the one previous, recalling my memories of Moecherville, to my dear childhood friend Bobby, or as he was known to the world at large, Robert Hart.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:43:57 +0000
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