It was the summer of 1982, and I was a still young 21-year old baseball fan who was beginning to take notice of something happening within the game that I had followed for about a dozen years.The heroes of the game in my childhood were beginning to age, and some were even retiring. For example, Reggie … Continue reading Goodbye, Mr. Padre
Hot corner Gold Glover
Scott Rolen is the greatest defensive 3rd baseman that I have ever seen in my lifetime. For any real fan of baseball, and especially for those who both know me and my passion for what I regularly call "The Greatest Game That God Ever Invented", you'll know that is no small statement for me to … Continue reading Hot corner Gold Glover
Harry the K is outta here
Harry Kalas: Harry the K is outta here
How to handle the ‘Steroid Era’ in baseball
I wanted to wait a bit before fully forming and stating my opinion after last week's announcement by Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees that he had previously used steroids to enhance his on-field performance. I've been asked about it by a number of people already who know of my life-long love affair with … Continue reading How to handle the ‘Steroid Era’ in baseball
Uncle Frank and I go to the World Series
Mike Schmidt delivers key RBI double during the 8th inning of Game 2 in the 1980 World Series The 1980 World Series holds a special place in the hearts of all Philadelphia Phillies fans, and none more so than myself. First of all, it is the only world championship the Phillies have won thus far … Continue reading Uncle Frank and I go to the World Series
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