HSBC’s famous lion sculptures, known as Stephen and Stitt, were unveiled, partially restored in a ceremony this morning. “Stephen and Stitt have watched over HSBC’s main building for 85 years.

A media panel once named the Pro Football Hall of Famer, “Mr. Detroit Lion” and frankly, even to this day, the moniker still fits. I was very fortunate to have known Schmidt for 25 years.