Vin Scully – A Man for All 67 Seasons
On October 2nd, 1936, an 8-year boy walked by a storefront near his home in the Bronx, NY. Seeing the box score of that day’s World Series game posted in the window of a laundry, he felt a sort of compassion for the team that was being pummeled by the powerful Yankees. From that moment […]
Full Capacity Baseball Stadiums? 2021 Attendance Surprises!
After MLB completed a most unusual 2020 season, played in empty stadiums, it was a relief when the 2020 World Series welcomed fans at 25% capacity. Many wondered if we would see stadiums at full capacity anytime soon. Throughout 2021 the pandemic marched on. Yet in early November, we finished a post-season with many games […]
Five Success Principles: Think Like a General Manager
Do you want to pick up success principles as you enjoy baseball? One need not look far! Every season produces great stories from the on-field performers and those behind the scenes. 2021 was no exception. We can learn from players, front-office folks, and broadcasters. Think Like a General Manager Capping the amazing 2021 season, the […]
Long Baseball Careers Cut Short by Injury
I love looking back on the careers of players who are close to my age. I like to remember what I was doing during their prime playing years. I recall particular games which I watched or listened to. This article is the second in my recurring series on pairs of players whose careers produced similar […]