First off, let me apologize because I know you got a lot of emails this week from Joe Blogs. Well, hey, it was launch week, and you probably know that I get a little bit carried away. The pace will definitely slow down, I promise. Even I can’t keep this up.
Just read the Stan Musial chapter in The Baseball 100. I especially enjoyed reading about Stan’s attendance at his first MLB game. I had a similar experience, although the roles were reversed. I was 9 years old in 1959 when I attended my first MLB game at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia. It was a night game, and I’ll never forget how the field shone like a brightly-lit emerald. But what I remember most was seeing my very first ball player as I walked up the concourse to the section where my seat was located. He was out in right field shagging balls and a big red #6 was on his back. It was “Stan the Man” himself! About 7 years later I was in St Louis and had dinner at “Stan and Biggies” Restaurant. As usual, Stan was working the room going from table to table chatting with the patrons. When he came to our table, I told him he was the first big leaguer I’d ever seen, and he smiled from ear to ear. He reached down, picked up my menu, and signed his autograph. I still have that menu these 56 years later.
joe, the baseball 100 was one of the greatest journalistic achievements and pleasures ever. but have to say, having the book in my hand, in my chair, with a glass of wine is even better. thanks for the work. a labor of love, it seems.
Hi Joe - Just wanted to wish you the very best of luck with this whole thing. I for one am happy at the prospect of being unable to keep up with the volume of your writing. I hope this site brings you all of the benefits (economic and otherwise) and as few of the headaches as you hope.
Hi Joe, I think I speak for many of us when I say “how are the girls?” You used to write about them a bunch and we kinda got to watch them grow up. Sure would be nice to get an update about them, and Margo.
Otherwise, write whatever you want. Write about commodities trading corn and potato futures, we don’t care.
Looking forward to 101 essays. Had put in at Rainy Day site for a ‘msg’d copy of Baseball 100. Site hung up. Sent an email. Never heard back. Too late? (Hint: it’s an easy cite — the inscription to you on signed baseball, onetime on your desk, onetime your writer ‘gif’/pic). LMK.
Just read the Stan Musial chapter in The Baseball 100. I especially enjoyed reading about Stan’s attendance at his first MLB game. I had a similar experience, although the roles were reversed. I was 9 years old in 1959 when I attended my first MLB game at Connie Mack Stadium in Philadelphia. It was a night game, and I’ll never forget how the field shone like a brightly-lit emerald. But what I remember most was seeing my very first ball player as I walked up the concourse to the section where my seat was located. He was out in right field shagging balls and a big red #6 was on his back. It was “Stan the Man” himself! About 7 years later I was in St Louis and had dinner at “Stan and Biggies” Restaurant. As usual, Stan was working the room going from table to table chatting with the patrons. When he came to our table, I told him he was the first big leaguer I’d ever seen, and he smiled from ear to ear. He reached down, picked up my menu, and signed his autograph. I still have that menu these 56 years later.
joe, the baseball 100 was one of the greatest journalistic achievements and pleasures ever. but have to say, having the book in my hand, in my chair, with a glass of wine is even better. thanks for the work. a labor of love, it seems.
Hi Larry - That's so cool that you're here to help with the Blog. I loved Sports on Earth and kind of remember it as a precursor to The Athletic.
Thank you and I am thrilled to be along for the ride!
Hi Joe - Just wanted to wish you the very best of luck with this whole thing. I for one am happy at the prospect of being unable to keep up with the volume of your writing. I hope this site brings you all of the benefits (economic and otherwise) and as few of the headaches as you hope.
Hi Joe, I think I speak for many of us when I say “how are the girls?” You used to write about them a bunch and we kinda got to watch them grow up. Sure would be nice to get an update about them, and Margo.
Otherwise, write whatever you want. Write about commodities trading corn and potato futures, we don’t care.
Looking forward to 101 essays. Had put in at Rainy Day site for a ‘msg’d copy of Baseball 100. Site hung up. Sent an email. Never heard back. Too late? (Hint: it’s an easy cite — the inscription to you on signed baseball, onetime on your desk, onetime your writer ‘gif’/pic). LMK.
and Please file this US Open GIFt away for MULTIPLE storyboard uses (& passwords, etc.):
‘Botic van de Zandschulp.’