Denver Native (Carol)
09-12-2014, 09:44 AM
Ask the millions of kids playing in youth basketball, football and baseball leagues what they want to be when they grow up and many, if not most, would say they want to be a basketball, football or baseball player.
Julius Thomas was one of those kids. Growing up in Stockton, Calif., his mom put him in swimming and after each meet typically brought three medals — the backstroke was his best event — he said he was going to be an Olympic swimmer.
"I can, I can, I know I can," said his mom, Toria.
rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26517409/julius-thomas-parents-played-vital-role-his-rise
Julius Thomas was one of those kids. Growing up in Stockton, Calif., his mom put him in swimming and after each meet typically brought three medals — the backstroke was his best event — he said he was going to be an Olympic swimmer.
"I can, I can, I know I can," said his mom, Toria.
rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26517409/julius-thomas-parents-played-vital-role-his-rise