When most people in the United States think of April 15th, the first thing that comes to mind is "tax day". But there is a much bigger reason to remember the day, which is Jackie Robinson Day across the country, celebrating the man who broke the color barrier in baseball, and in a larger way, in society. The number "42" is of course, the number that Jackie wore, and a number … [Read more...]
OC Heart Walk Saturday March 7th at Anaheim Stadium
From Roberta Thompson, wife of the late Dewey Thompson, who passed away during a fastpitch game in March 2004 in Palm Springs, California. We encourage readers to contribute to the cause, In Memory of Dewey Thompson Please support Dwight's HeartLights Please take a minute to support Dwight's HeartLights!! As some of you know we lost a great man, Dwight Thompson on … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Minnie Minoso (1925-2015)
The great Minnie Minoso, nicknamed "The Cuban Comet" and known to many as "Mr. White Sox" has passed away at the age of 89. Minoso was the first black player for the Chicago White Sox, making his debut in late 1948, hitting a home run in his first major-league at-bat. He led the American League in stolen bases three times, and was a member of the so called "Go-Go Sox", known … [Read more...]
4 Days Left to Fund completion of Dave Blackburn film , “The King and Me”
Just 4 Days Left to Fund completion of Dave Blackburn film , "The King and Me". A story of fastpitch softball competition team spirit and one man’s conquest to triumph over tragedy Click here for more information and/or to help with the funding. The 4 minute video below is the centerpiece of the original IndieGoGo Crowd funding Campaign for the Documentary Film … [Read more...]
Video from Team 1st Hitting: Improve Hand Eye Coordination and Swing Speed
Latest video from Team 1st Hitting (two of the best, Jeff Ellsworth and Steve Mullaley): "Improve Hand Eye Coordination and Swing "Speed. See more videos at their Facebook page. Including this video, "How to Get More Hits". … [Read more...]
OLYMPICS/ IOC paves way for return of softball, baseball in 2020 Tokyo Games
From THE ASAHI SHIMBUN MONACO--Men’s baseball and women’s softball, two sports that Japan excels in, are expected to return as official events for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics following revised rules on hosting the Games. The International Olympic Committee at a Dec. 8 extraordinary general meeting here voted on 40 proposed revisions for organizing the Olympics and came … [Read more...]
From CBS Sports: It’s Vin Scully’s 87th birthday; let’s listen to him call Hank Aaron’s no. 715
In a word he has used over the years to convey great achievement, "remarkable". Courtesy of CBS, let's listen to him call Hank Aaron's no. 715" listen to his call of Henry Aaron's 715th home run. From CBS, echoing the advice of my Ballpark Radio broadcast colleague, Lance Winn, "...let it [the broadcast] breathe" Scully's often talked about the importance of letting … [Read more...]