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Dr. Winston's Playbook
Leland Winston chose medicine over football, but he never really gave up the game
O
n Sunday afternoon, Jan. 11, 1970, more
than 80,000 sports fans gathered at Tulane
Stadium in New Orleans to watch the Kansas City
Chiefs face off against the Minnesota Vikings for
Super Bowl IV.
It had rained that morning and heavy clouds hung
in the sky. The area was under a tornado watch and
temperatures dipped into the low 60s. But devoted
spectators—bundled up in sweaters and coats—still
filled the stadium. The excitement was palpable.
The game began. Play after play, tackle after tackle,
He's not just our team doctor, he's part of the family here.
He's looking at these kids with these eyes like he's their dad, and you
feel that spirit with him that he just cares so much for these players
and coaches and this team.
— DAVID BAILIFF
Head Football Coach at Rice University
B y S h a n l e y C h i e n
Leland Winston, M.D., on the field with the Rice University football team.
