QUINCY (WGEM) - “He’s the face of Quincy Notre Dame athletics when people arrive.” said Athletic Director Bill Connell.

Never a doubt who will greet you at Quincy Notre Dame. If it’s ripping tickets, punching tickets, or just saying hello. Tom Alford greets everyone with a smile. Something he’s been doing since 1977 when Alfords brother-in-law recruited him into the world of ticket takers.

“It was basketball season time, and he said uh well you should be a ticket taker… we need ticket takers. He said, you know you get in free to every game.” “I said, well don’t sound to bad maybe I’ll give it a try.” said Tom Alford.

From giving it a try to nearly 50 years of service. Which begs the question, why so long?

“It’s good company, I have a lot of friends, made a lot of friends. I enjoy it, y

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