CHAPTER TWENTY ONE
On the next play, Pete hung back, faded with the rushing Lakers linemen and drove his knee into the nearest Cleveland player's groin. Both men went down together and started swinging. Other players jumped into the melee and a riot boiled on the field for a few minutes. When order was restored, both the Laker player and Pete were tossed out of the game.
"I told you I'd get him," Pete told Ron as he walked slowly off the field.
"What?" asked Ron, staring blankly at his old friend. There was not the slightest indication of recognition. When Pete arrived at the bench he grabbed Hank's arm.
Desperately Cleveland fought back. With four minutes to play in the game they registered their final tally, going ahead 21-20. With the Pros' defensive team on the field, Ron sat on
