Posted on 05/08/2009 4:43:36 PM PDT by Misterioso
I'm a dyed in the wool baseball fan and watch a game on TV almost every day. I've noticed that many players, while on the field, cross themselves or point to heaven before and/or after their appearances. It appears to me that this is predominantly a habit with African-Americans and those from Spanish-speaking countries. While white players frequently display crosses around their necks, they seem less apt to signify their faith to other players or to the crowd. Has anyone an opinion on my observation.
Watching the Tigers and indians play right now. I’ll keep an eye out.
I’ve noticed it with Hispanic players a lot ever since the 1970s.
Turned out to be an odd game. Only one run scored on a screwy play that surprised both teams.
Tigers win 1-0 with a spectacular catch by one of the best centerfielders in the game (Granderson) that took a two run homer away from the other best centerfielder in the game. (Sizemore)
Gonna be talking about that catch for a couple of days.
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