One more, selfishly speaking: What a pleasure to work alongside Ostler for quarter century. Felt lucky to be in his artistic presence, that goes back to Jenkins, Ratto and the staff Schwarz formed. Now tremendously lucky to be with Kawakami and our talented new crew. So blessed.
Those names are ingrained in the DNA of Bay Area sports. You’ve been a key part as one of the true bridges between legendary eras—carrying that same 'artistic presence' from the old guard right into this new chapter. Truly the common thread in a storied lineage. Thx for mentoring the NextGen!
If Italy has a team in the world baseball classics than Ireland should also have a team to display the prowess of Irish American greats Troy O’Leary, wade boggs and Shohei O’htani
Stopped into a sports card shop two days and bought some Double Bubble. As soon as I could masticate, the taste/texture transformed me back into a 10-year old!
Great story insights, John. The Mays portion of the Swig collection would certainly be a significant foundation for a permanent museum to Willie located somewhere close to the ballpark.
The player in the low fielding position with outstretched glove at the 0:40 mark actually isn't Willie, but his NY Giant teammate, longtime friend, and one time business partner Monte Irvin. Great video. THANKS!
When you're telling a story and your brother is just waiting for the part where you're wrong.
The food/setting/service at Cello Ristorante was superb. It's located in the Allegretto Vineyards Resort. www.allegrettovineyardresort.com/the-resort/c...
Wonderful in-depth look at the analytics and the Giants' numbers guru! Thanks.
Pls. vote on cover poll for my upcoming book. In the heart of 1950s Harlem, a future legend found a young friend. "14 Going On 24: Growing Up With Willie Mays" is a rawly-imagined, first-person narrative exploring an unlikely friendship that defied the spotlight.
www.koehlerbooks.com/cover-polls/...
Having worked under him with the Giants, can wholeheartedly vouch for his skills and passion. Good luck, Yeshayah!
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I don't "c" anything wrong. 😁
This is a powerful and necessary observation. You’ve touched on a fundamental truth: white supremacy doesn't just oppress people; it impoverishes our collective history by burying the stories of genius, resilience, and institutional brilliance that occurred in the face of systemic exclusion.
Three more beauties! Thanks. BTW, the original Indian name for that mountain was ‘Kahwookum,’ meaning appropriately ‘Everywhere Seen.’
Retrosheet (and its volunteers!) rule!
Doesn't your camera have those old-fashioned flash bulbs?
Happy b-day to both
Love the research, Tom!
Wonder if this might be the 2027 venue for the The Mostly British Film Festival?
Wonder if this might be the 2027 venue for the The Mostly British Film Festival?
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No, but is this "Popular With Friends" option what you're looking at?
As always-- excellent eye, Jose!
Not surprising about his affection for Willie: greatness knows greatness.
Tomarchin claimed Mr. Moke was "heartbroken for freedom" as the reason for his chimp-napping. missourilife.com/a-chimp-is-k....
Best $30/year I ever spent. Check out JacquieLawson.com for a huge variety of high-quality animated/musical and emailable e-cards. You can send one to everyone, or different ones to different recipient types.
Dramatic B&W. Thx!
