Cheryl Gade Supports Former Student Patrick Murphy at Women's College World Series After 40 Years
Patrick Murphy’s math teacher attending Alabama games 40 years later
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Cheryl Gade, a retired math teacher from Iowa, has been a loyal supporter of her former student, Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy, attending numerous Women's College World Series games over the past 40 years. Their bond, which began in the early 1980s, highlights the impact of mentorship and friendship in sports.
- 01Cheryl Gade taught Patrick Murphy in high school for a brief period before he dropped her Algebra 2 class.
- 02Gade has attended approximately a dozen Women's College World Series games to support Murphy, dating back to his early coaching career.
- 03Murphy has won six SEC coach of the year awards and has led the Crimson Tide to 27 NCAA tournaments and a national championship in 2012.
- 04Gade's friendship with Murphy began when she was invited to dinner by his family after moving to Fayette, Iowa.
- 05Despite her retirement, Gade remains a passionate supporter of Alabama softball, often yelling at her TV during games.
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Cheryl Gade, a retired math teacher from Iowa, has maintained a close friendship with Patrick Murphy, the head coach of the Alabama softball team, since he was her student in the early 1980s. Although Murphy dropped her Algebra 2 class after a few weeks, their bond grew as Gade became a mentor to him, even hiring him to coach a little league softball program. Over the past 40 years, Gade has attended numerous Women's College World Series (WCWS) games to support Murphy, including the 2012 national championship win. Gade's dedication to Alabama softball is evident as she has traveled extensively to watch the games, often making sacrifices to attend despite her teaching commitments. Murphy has achieved significant success as a coach, earning multiple accolades and leading the Crimson Tide to numerous NCAA tournament appearances. Their enduring friendship showcases the lasting impact of mentorship and support in sports, with Gade cheering passionately for Murphy from the stands.
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