MOBILE, Ala. (NBC 15) — What started as a birthday celebration inside a Mobile restaurant has now captured attention across the country — and even internationally.
Wintzells Oyster House followed through with their sign promising “Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father.” Jimmy Jr. and his family was there to celebrate his 30th birthday – accompanied by 99-yr old Jimmy Senior.
The original celebration was covered locally, but within days the story was picked up by national outlets. The family says they were stunned by how far it traveled…