[bd476]

xrmusn wrote: "Not many heroes of my Summers Past are left. Although a die hard Brooklyn Dodger fan in the midst of NY Yankee and a smattering of NY Giants fans, I still held a lot of respect for many of the opposition, particularly "The Man". He was married 71 years.....and USN Vet, missing the 1945 season. RIP as you join the other 'Boys Of Summer'.

One couldn't help but admire him. His dear wife passed away last year. I didn't know he served in the US Navy, that's his character though. He was a real legend but those who met him said he was very humble and down to earth.

[twister881]

I *was* a baseball fan — Kansas City A’s, Washington Senators, San Diego Padres. Got it from my Mom, who loved the game.

In elementary school, the teacher would bring a radio so we could listen to Opening Day.

Drugs, bad behavior, and exorbitant prices ruined if for me.