Kentucky coal miner with his son at a basketball game.
In a picture going viral on the internet, a coal miner in the United States is seen with his son at a basketball game. Eastern Kentucky coal miner Michael Joe McGuire is seen wearing dirty work clothes. His face and arms are seen as black as he sits with his son at a blue-white game at the University of Kentucky.
The head coach of the University of Kentucky, John Calipari, was impressed by the man’s gesture at the basketball game.
Mr. Calipari took to Twitter to share the photo and wrote, “My family’s American dream began in a Clarksburg, WV coal mine, so this photo hits home. From what I’m told, after his shift, He ran to be with his son and see our team.”
My family’s American dream began in a Clarksburg, WV coal mine, so this picture hits home.
After his shift from what I’ve been told, he ran to be with his son and see our team. Don’t know who it is, but I have tickets for him and his family to treat him as a VIP in the roop!! pic.twitter.com/a5BJXUnK2v
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) 24 October 2022
He said he didn’t know the person, but was a special gift to the family. “Don’t know who it is, but I have tickets for him and his family to treat him as a VIP at Roop!!” They said.
The post has garnered over 1.6 lakh likes and 14,000 retweets. One user commented, “Bless him and his family. Most people see and criticize him for this man covered in coal dust and dirty from head to toe, his family to a loving husband and father. Sees, his son sees his hero carrying him. For watching his favorite team. Thank you @UKCoachCalipari.” Another user said, “Solid move, Coach. I applaud you both. For handling his business and you for recognizing the effort. I hope he takes you up on the offer.”
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The game was first held at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, instead of Rupp Arena, where it is usually held.
Michael’s wife, Mollie McGuire, shared other details about the photo on her Facebook page on October 24.
She said, “This is my wonderful husband Michael Joe McGuire! He is an employee of Accel Mining (Alliance Coal) and works hard to provide for our family. It doesn’t matter how long he has worked or How tough is his day, he’s always there and comes for our kids!”
“He is the most selfless man ever and always puts his family first! Our kids absolutely love him and Easton our son tells people he is a coal miner like his daddy,” Ms. McGuire continued.
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