I believe that this was Shelby's last Florida column before he and his family moved on to Denver and ultimately, Detroit. Florida was always in his heart.

"His whole life has been a play on words...I thought as the editor of a Florida Daily called TODAY, that the day might come when Shelby Strother would be the best sports writer on any newspaper in the country. The day came, but I can't give you the when and where of it. The who and what are a lot more important anyway.

His talent wasn't limited to the games people play on fields and courts; he also was at home telling you what the political social and economic games they play...what else is there to say? Style can be taught. Soul cannot." -Buddy Baker