tray Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Mays passing was a sad day for Major League baseball. He was a trailblazer in so many ways and a sports hero to many. That basket catch in the 1954 World Series announced by the great Jack Brickhouse will forever be part of baseball lore. It was a privilege for those of us that got to see him play. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) My best friend's dad knew Jack Brickhouse and he would get free tickets and take us to Cub games. My buddy was on the field before the game and got his photo taken with Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams and Ron Santo. His dad had a steady gig for years as a musician and worked nights. He would take me along and we went to tons of games. Willie Mays was my buddies dad favorite. My buddy had a signed baseball with Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, Glenn Beckert. We used the ball to play baseball , the ball got beat up pretty good. Edited June 19 by Falstaff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, tray said: Mays passing was a sad day for Major League baseball. He was a trailblazer in so many ways and a sports hero to many. That basket catch in the 1954 World Series announced by the great Jack Brickhouse will forever be part of baseball lore. It was a privilege for those of us that got to see him play. I’ve always said that if I had to pick one player in the history of the game to start an MLB team it would have to be Willie, he was truly a 5 tool player. Edited June 19 by The Mighty Mite 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 7 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: I’ve always said that if I had to pick one player in the history of the game to start an MLB team it would have to be Willie, he was truly a 5 tool player. Can't argue with that, Willie had it all along with good health . Willie had 660 homers, he might have passed the Babe if he didn't have military service and Candlestick Park. Hank Aaron was never in the military, which Willie teased Aaron about when both of them were in a studio interview. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 32 minutes ago, Falstaff said: Can't argue with that, Willie had it all along with good health . Willie had 660 homers, he might have passed the Babe if he didn't have military service and Candlestick Park. Hank Aaron was never in the military, which Willie teased Aaron about when both of them were in a studio interview. I’m going to surprise you with my second pick, I’d go with Robert Clemente. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falstaff Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) With Willie in center and Clemente in right your outfield defense would be rock solid. Me, I have either Mays, Mantle or DiMaggio in center and Babe in right. Edited June 19 by Falstaff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Great player. Loved the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Surprised I got a little emotional last night reading about his life and such. Usually celeb death don't hit me, I've sadly had enough death close around me to last a lifetime so random celebs meh. But this one hit me a bit. RIP to a great human and athlete. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 50 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: Surprised I got a little emotional last night reading about his life and such. Usually celeb death don't hit me, I've sadly had enough death close around me to last a lifetime so random celebs meh. But this one hit me a bit. RIP to a great human and athlete. Not many great players, hall of famers left from the 60's & 70's now. Koufax, Palmer, John, Kaat, Jenkins, Williams, Rose, Yaz come to mind. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 26 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: Not many great players, hall of famers left from the 60's & 70's now. Koufax, Palmer, John, Kaat, Jenkins, Williams, Rose, Yaz come to mind. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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