Brooks Robinson- AKA “The Human Vacuum Cleaner” 76 Today
On the day that another Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson turns 67- Brooks Robinson turns 76. I don’t know if there are two men who could be as different in personality. […]
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Reggie Jackson “ESPN Sports Century”
Reggie Jackson- Sports Century Part I Reggie Jackson turns 67 today. A dozen years or so ago ESPN did a profile of Mr. October as part of their “Sports Century […]
Reggie Jackson aka “Mr. October” 67 Today
Can Reggie Jackson really be 67 today? Reggie Jackson was one of the most exciting players I’ve ever seen.[Roberto Clemente is the most exciting player I've ever seen but […]
Yogi Berra- Hall of Fame New York Yankee Catcher-88 Today
Yogi Berra turns 88 today. Yogi Berra is the greatest catcher in Major League Baseball history. The greatest catcher in history was Josh Gibson but he was never given the […]
Minnesota Becomes The 32nd State- This Day 1858
On this day in 1858 Minnesota became the 32nd state in the Union. I have been to the fine state of Minnesota a few times and always had a good […]
Willie Stargell Hits One Out Of Dodger Stadium 5.8.13 {Story}
4o years ago-yesterday Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a ball out of Dodger Stadium. Growing up, Willie Stargell was my favourite player. I remember some of the mammoth […]
