Last week, I visited Bayside Library here in my hometown of Virginia Beach, VA. I was in the library for another purpose but decided to take advantage of the time to peruse through their Sports section for baseball books. In … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – “Baseball’s Great Expectations” by Patrick Montgomery
On my recent trip to Texas for business (ArcBest), I started and finished a fantastic baseball and history book called “The Cloudbuster Nine,” by author Anne R. Keene. Truth be told, I saw Ted Williams in the cover’s photo and … Continue reading Baseball History Book Review – The Cloudbuster Nine, by Anne R. Keene
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
“That girl, that woman became my obsession, my crush, my love from that day forward. Her name was Cecelia, named after her mother’s mother. I called her CC and rarely called her Cecelia. Soon after meeting her, I discovered that … Continue reading A Wednesday afternoon Daycation Trip To Chincoteague Island – Part 5, What Do You Think My Next Step Is
If you would be so kind and indulge me – Turn on the TV today, find a Major League baseball game to enjoy, and in the process check out the players on the field and in the dugouts. On the … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – The Eastern Stars by Mark Kurlansky
Last night, I witnessed a modern day, amazing matchup in the Major Leagues. The Boston Red Sox LHP Garrett Crochet faced the New York Mets left-handed slugger Juan Soto. In fact, Crochet faced Soto three times and registered the same … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – Diamond Duels, Baseball’s Greatest Matchups by John Nogowski
I just finished reading a very interesting baseball book. The book’s characters are real, they played professional baseball circa late 1800s to early 1900s. The book’s title, “Spalding’s World Tour” references a real person, Albert Spalding, the former professional baseball … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – Spalding’s World Tour By Mark Lamster
2024 was a year of wonderful baseball experiences I will never forget. I traveled as far was as Tacoma, Washington. Took in a Rainiers game with Mount Rainier in the background. I traveled to Phoenix, Arizona and just about every … Continue reading Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Night to my Baseball experiences in 2024
About 10 years or so ago, I was driving up Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown, Rhode Island when I spotted a beautiful item at a yard sale. A mint condition, Martin Acoustic Guitar, right there in the yard sale … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – The Teammates by David Halberstam
Do you know a celebrity? Someone famous, an actress or sports figure or a realty TV star? Do you look at them as if they are a celebrity, meaning do you pay them special attention or act differently towards them … Continue reading Baseball Book Review – Ted Williams, My Father By Claudia Williams
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