Shy One
(Volume 1, Number 2—May 1974)
by Annette E. Cuomo
On July 6, 1952, while most Americans were still celebrating the birth of a nation, the Lloyds in Canada were celebrating the birth of a son, Terry. While he was growing up he seemed to be following a pattern to some people; but, it was a ghost of Lloyder past, only a figment of their imaginations. Terry is used to being associated with Larry, however. For a long time he constantly heard such things as, “Larry did it this way or Larry did that, etc.” While he was younger this might have bothered him; but now he “expects” it. “Larry is better on the longshot, Larry runs faster…,” says Terry and there are other idiosyncrasies which set Terry apart from brother Larry. Now that Terry has confidence in himself it doesn’t matter much to whom you compare him. As do most players, he would like to score one hundred goals; at the rate he’s going, he’ll do it. Among the people he admires, other than Larry, are Jimmy Higgs, Paul Suggate, Bill Coghill, and Kevin Parsons. Terry says,” Coghill is a very underrated player. When people hear Maryland they think of Paul Suggate, immediately…As for Jimmy Higgs, he does everything well.” Terry has his own dislikes in the league. It’s players like Gordie Keates of Maryland, who pick on the little guys, that he doesn’t take too kindly to.
Being a nice person, Terry seldom puts anyone down. It seems that he likes most everyone. He is happy to have Fitz Eugene Dixon as new owner of the Wings and feels that the Philadelphia franchise is more secure. A satisfied player, who admires his coach, Jim Hinkson, he says, “I like Jimmy, if you disagree with him he’ll listen. Conversation between player and coach is very important to a team.” Terry feels at home in Philadelphia now. He said that he refers to Philly as home and that it “feels good to come home after a long trip.” Terry, it’s good to have you HOME, at any time.
In his first season with the National Lacrosse League in 1974, Terry Lloyd just missed being named Rookie of the Year, behind Jim Lynch of Montreal. A low round draft pick, he was given titles such as, “Find of the Year,” etc. When Terry came to the Wings, no one knew if he would be able to make the team. He made the team all right, he passed with flying colors and got his wings. Watch for Terry to be among the league’s highest scorers. See you in 100 goals!
