Brian Freese epitome of Special Olympics Chicago's success as it celebrates 50th anniversary
CHICAGO - One of Chicago's most decorated athletes sat on a bench inside Independence Park's stately brick field house on the Northwest Side, a slew of medals hanging around his neck shining almost as brightly as Brian Freese's smile.
Dozens of passers-by acknowledged Brian, 33, the Special Olympics Chicago standout who replied to greetings with a hearty "Hello'' and to hugs with a sincere "Thank you.'' They were the people who have seen how hard Brian competes in his favorite sports of bocce ball, flag football and soccer - the sport in which he once challenged an opponent for knocking
