Childhood
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1970: The Year Dad Turned 16
100

How old was Tony when he bought his first car? 

15

100

As a teenager, Tony had a unique ritual whenever he prepared for a fight

He would change into his fighting clothes. 

100

Tony graduated from this high school. 

Englewood High School 

100

Whenever someone is about to score a touchdown or during a big play in a game, Tony is known for enthusiastically shouting this signature phrase.

Go Baby, Go. 

100

In 1970, this legendary band released their final studio album, 'Let It Be,' before officially breaking up.

The Beatles 

200

Who built Tony's childhood home? 

Grandpa Manuel 

200

One time, Tony mysteriously disappeared for a while, only to be found in this unusual predicament involving his car.

He had his arm stuck in the car window. 

200

Tony has been in a dressing room with this famous pop star. 

Prince 

200

Dad affectionately uses this term when speaking to Mom, a nickname that’s become a staple in their conversations.

Hun 

200

This President announced that he would not seek re-election in 1970 due to the Vietnam War's unpopularity.

Lyndon B. Johnson

300

Tony attended this community college in Colorado. 

Arapahoe Community College 

300

Tony's family played a significant role in helping this legendary Native American leader

Geronimo

300

Tony took his wife to this fine American dining restaurant for prom. 

McDonald's 

300

One of Tony's favorite sayings, passed down from his uncle, humorously states that being in this life status is 'better than nothing.'

Being married 

300

This music festival, held in 1969 but still a cultural landmark in 1970, was famously attended by hundreds of thousands and featured performances by Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.

Woodstock 

400

During his childhood, Tony played this daring game, using a switchblade in a risky showdown of nerves and bravery.

Chicken 

400

Tony was conceived in this national park. 

Yellowstone 

400

Who is the dog whose picture hangs in Dad’s kitchen? 

Sasha

400

In a game of Uno, Dad humorously uses this animal to describe when a player doesn’t have a matching color card, as in ‘You don’t have no red ___.’

Dog

400

This popular toy, which was a huge hit with children in 1970, was known for its simplicity and ability to 'walk' down stairs.

Slinky 

500

Falling off this playground piece and breaking his arm as a child led Tony to develop the rare ability to write with both hands.

teeter-totter

500

As a member of the Boy Scouts, Tony made the decision to leave the organization because of this reason. 

He thought they were racist. 

500

This significant environmental event, celebrated globally now, was first held on April 22, 1970, and Tony participated in its inaugural celebration.

Earth Day 

500

Tony often calls his children by these Spanish words. 

Hito/Hita 

500

This hit song by The Jackson 5 topped the charts in 1970 and became one of their signature hits. 

I'll Be There 

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