A record that probably will stand for a long, long time.
His dad was an Italian fisherman in San Fran during WW2 so the authorities impounded his dad’s fishing boat:
Didn’t want him contacting U-boats.
Other:
Fort Meade started out as an internment camp for German-Americans and Italian-Americans.
I didn’t think anyone would get the triple crown, but Cabrera did it. The big reason is the relief pitching now. The old guys had a higher mound, scuffed up balls, the umps called the high strike, and crappy travel. The new guys have to deal with a lot more pitchers, and everyone throws harder when they are in better shape and know they are only in for one inning.
It’s possible. But if Ichiro in his prime didn’t even get into the 30s I don’t see it as too likely.
Freegards
Segregationist Alabama Gov. George Wallace was shot while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination in Laurel, Maryland, and left paralyzed below the waist until his death in 1998. The next day, he won primary victories in Michigan and Maryland. However, Wallace’s wounds ended his third presidential campaign. Arthur Bremer, 21, of Milwaukee, was arrested after being pummeled by Wallace backers. Bremer was sentenced to 63 years in prison, but was paroled in 2007 after serving 35 years. In addition to 1972, Wallace ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1964 and in 1968.
Correct me if I’m wrong. His brother, Dom, a pitcher, ended his streak.
