This past week, my travels took me to the Southernmost tip of Texas for work (ArcBest). I flew into Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas on Tuesday night. I was excited for my work spot and also excited that I … Continue reading My Baseball And Cultural Experiences In Harlingen, Texas – Part 1
From time to time and park to park, I see folks wearing baseball hats that many wouldn’t think twice about reacting to. I may see an old school Red Sox hat or one signifying one of their organization’s affiliates. I … Continue reading Baseball Documentary Sheds Some Light On The Question “Who Killed The Montreal Expos”
So, baseball fans of the world, did you watch the 2025 Major League Baseball Postseason until the final out(s) last night/this morning? Did you watch Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, knowing the outs needed and the runners running … Continue reading Unpacking The Five Senses Of The 2025 Major League Baseball Postseason
One of my best friends once told me a fun fact about the guitar. Despite playing the instrument for almost 40 years at a professional level, he was still learning notes and chords and interesting things about the guitar. I … Continue reading The Hawaii Islanders And Other Fun Facts About Minor League Baseball Circa 1984
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays are about to play in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. The WS is tied 1 game apiece and the teams will now play on the West Coast in historic … Continue reading Before Game 3 Of the 2025 World Series, Here Is A Real Head Scratcher
This summer, I was lucky enough to attend a Vintage Base Ball game in Hobart, Indiana. The game featured two teams playing vintage base ball rules set in a wonderfully timeless baseball park called Grinders Field. I wrote a blog … Continue reading Sharing Vintage Base Ball Association’s Summer Newsletter, Featuring Baseball Storyteller
On my recent trip out to the Chicago/NW Indiana area for business (ArcBest), I had some personal time Wednesday to check out some local baseball experiences. One spot that really caught my eye was in nearby Hammond, Indiana (I was … Continue reading A Wednesday Morning Visit To Purdue University Northwest, Laborers’ Local 41 Baseball Field
After a spirited hustle around the University of Notre Dame, I was about to head back to my hotel when I called an audible in the ND bookstore parking lot. I mapped out a nearby minor league park and found … Continue reading A Late Tuesday Afternoon Visit To Four Winds Field, South Bend Cubs
I will admit. In terms of name recognition, I went to a pretty famous college – Springfield College. Springfield College (Massachusetts) is famous for a lot of things sports related, namely the Birthplace of Basketball. The National Basketball Hall of … Continue reading A Tuesday Afternoon Visit To Notre Dame University and Jake Kline Baseball Field
On the way home yesterday from a business trip to Chicago, I found myself at Midway Airport, one of Chicago’s busy airports. After getting into the airport, successfully through a busy line of travelers and security, and inhaling a delicious … Continue reading Checking Out Harry Carey’s Shortstop Restaurant and Sports Bar, Midway Airport
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