I’ve written previously about the marginal tribute to the Hamm’s Bear in downtown St. Paul, so imagine my surprise when I encountered this piece of Hamm’s awesomeness tucked away in the corner of the Good Ol’ Days Bar in Tower, MN:

Hamm's Bear at Good Ol' Days Bar in Tower, MN

Now that is a tribute. Especially when compared to a tombstone. Here’s a closer look:

Hamm's Bear at Good Ol' Days Bar in Tower, MN

Tower, MN: 1
St Paul: 0