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My Darling Valentine

Over the years since his playing career, Carl Valentine has become one of Vancouver’s biggest ambassadors for the game of soccer. Dude, this cat is like a nomadic Whitecaps town crier — if it’s even possible to be those two things at once — roaming the land, high fiving and hugging whomever he meets. He’s nearly always got a smile on his face and a story at the ready. At games, he jumps in to lead chants with the supporter groups, runs down the sidelines shaking hands, and brings endless enthusiasm to pre-game, half-time and full-time in-game announcements.

Whitecaps FC ambassador Carl Valentine and Southsiders scarf collector Kristjan Hau lead a song during MLS play on 15 June 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.
Whitecaps FC ambassador Carl Valentine and Southsiders scarf collector Kristjan Aug lead a song during MLS play on 15 June 2013. Photo by Jason Kurylo for Pucked in the Head.

More, including Carl wearing my shirt, after the jump.

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