debdud Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 mostly a tribe fan...but love baseball in general. Wasn't sure where to say hi or make my first post, so thought I'd do it this way...and something I wrote for somewhere else today.....and just say enjoyed reading your site......your views....and its been fun Why I love Baseball Baseball in a lot of ways...looking back...saved my life. It always gave me a reason to keep going....gave me something to focus on...and in a world that was crumbling down around me daily....it gave me a glimpse into the outside world. I grew up in a very abusive atmosphere and the Tribe became that thing...I could look forward to. I would watch any game I could....I would listen to doubleheaders on the radio. I collected all their cards and then I'd mail them to the organization, in care of whatever player and they'd sign them and send them back to me. I had a shoebox full of autographs. And I was very athletic. It became a passion. I grew up in Cleveland and we would play in the streets using the sewers for bases.....from the time we got up till late into the nite under the streetlights. The boys always came and got me before they got my brother and I played shortstop till I get in high school on boys teams. Playing in tournaments I can still remember the sound of the dirt crunching when the field was glazed with ice first thing in the morning....or they way it would cake to the sweat when it was dry and hot. And as an adult.....the Tribe has still always been a part of my life. The names and the players come and go....but not that thrill of going to a game. I took care of my grandmother up until she died...and right up till the end...each nite we'd have a root beer float and watch the Indians. She may have been a bigger fan than me. And those memories I cherish. I still play when I can...for fun....and still enjoy it................but to me it will always be more than a game or a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Welcome to Soxtalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 QUOTE(Deb @ Jun 16, 2007 -> 09:02 PM) mostly a tribe fan...but love baseball in general. Wasn't sure where to say hi or make my first post, so thought I'd do it this way...and something I wrote for somewhere else today.....and just say enjoyed reading your site......your views....and its been fun And as an adult.....the Tribe has still always been a part of my life. The names and the players come and go....but not that thrill of going to a game. I took care of my grandmother up until she died...and right up till the end...each nite we'd have a root beer float and watch the Indians. She may have been a bigger fan than me. And those memories I cherish. I still play when I can...for fun....and still enjoy it................but to me it will always be more than a game or a sport. Nice! I especially like the part about your grandmother. It's neat how baseball can bridge the generation gap. Welcome indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Great story and Welcome to Soxtalk! ...Too bad you side with Satan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Awesome story and welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debdud Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 Satan. Good one LOL Thanks for the welcome and you guys have a great board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 That purity and love of the game are so hard to find anymore. It seems today that people want instant gratification and love from their sports teams, and people have forgotten what it is all about. Welcome aboard and thanks for the great reminder of why we should be watching baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Welcome aboard, nice intro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Thanks for coming. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Hey there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSZMike Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Have seen this one before but it is a good write up. Nice job again Deb. Nice to see you over here as well. Kind of cool you got a good intro thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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