Retired Veteran Bill Downing Wearing Tampa Bay Storm Gorilla Suit

Local Retired Veteran Bill Downing Lends Support to the Storm

TAMPA BAY - Military Appreciation Night, on Monday night, when the Storm host the Cleveland Gladiators at 8 p.m., will be particularly special to Bill Downing, who says he is the Tampa Bay Storm's "number one fan." Downing, a disabled veteran and local of the area, refers to the team as his family. If the Storm is practicing, he's at the field watching. Downing goes to every game and not just as your everyday fan, but as ... Full Story