Happy Thanksgiving!

In between turkey, dressing and indigestion, take a second today to be thankful for what you have. Then read my tale of Ray Johnston, and be thankful for what you don't have...

By Richie Whitt

November 26, 2009

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In between turkey, dressing and indigestion, take a second today to be thankful for what you have.

Then read my tale of Ray Johnston, and be thankful for what you don't have.

Richie Whitt has been a columnist, reporter, broadcaster and blogger covering Dallas' sports scene for more than 40 years. He wrote the Observer's sports column 2005-2011 and has reported sports on TV, radio and online. You can read his latest work a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/author/richie-whitt">SI.com.

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