When talking about the great catchers of the 1970’s-1980’s the conversation is likely to highlight a quartet of backstops from that era: Johnny Bench, Carlton Fisk, Gary Carter, and Ted Simmons. But there is another, perhaps not Hall of Fame caliber as those, who rightly belongs as part of the discussion. At some point today, … Continue reading Bob Boone’s baseball family legacy
The World Series of my childhood
Carlton Fisk of Boston tries to wave his long fly ball to left field fair in the 10th inning of Game 6 in the 1975 World Series at Fenway Park vs Cincinnati For the first time in 15 years, and for just the fourth time in my life, the World Series is coming to … Continue reading The World Series of my childhood
MATT VEASEY 