[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

My dad was at that game. Lots of folks claim they were there but my dad had the program and scorecard to prove it. Unfortunately I lost the program and scorecard somewhere in one of my moves - would probably be worth a few bucks now.

And to those who say that Maz was an average player and not worthy of the HOF, Bill James called him (arguably) the greatest defensive player of all time, at any position. The guy was absolute magic on the double play - "Old No Touch".

[Tymesup]

Baseball Reference has Mazeroski tied for 23rd on the career defensive WAR leaders. Everybody else ahead of him is a shortstop, catcher, center fielder or third baseman. Ozzie Smith number 1.