McBride's a class act

PumaJohnny · Jan 20, 2003

Not only is he representing the US well, but he has a diabetes charity. Apparently he's been contributing $100 for everey goal, assist and win he has with Columbus, the Nats and Everton. This is the first we've heard of it. What a cool guy!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/us/news/2003/01/20/mcbride_everton_ap/

MD_05 · Jan 20, 2003

all this publicity since McBride joined Everton should really boost Columbus Crew ticket sales IF he comes back to the Crew.

BTW, I heard McBride has a wife and child. anyone know if they are still here or if they went to England? That could be a sign of Brian's long term plans.

Mikey mouse · Jan 20, 2003

I read (can't remember the link) that his wife and newborn were staying in the states.

nicodemus · Jan 20, 2003

that's just awesome. kudos to McHead

elainemichelle · Jan 20, 2003

I've known about the $100 for a while. I thought everyone knew...

Mustang2000 · Jan 20, 2003

It was reported in the British press this morning that it's $300 per goal! They say that so far he's raised $900 from his time at Everton.

fidlerre · Jan 20, 2003

Originally posted by Mikey mouse
I read (can't remember the link) that his wife and newborn were staying in the states.
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yea his wife and kid stayed here for his 3 month stay in england...

he is very involved in the local diabetes association here in columbus. they have a 'swim for diabetes' every spring to raise money that i have done for over 10 years and the past 4 or 5 years mcbride has been the lead 'sports' spokesperson, the last 2 years he has been at the pool i swim at signing autographs for kids and doing interviews...

he is just an all around classy guy.