All is right with the world again. More here. Complete schedule of opening day games (all times ET): Atlanta Braves: vs. Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 7:10 p.m. Arizona Diamondbacks: vs. St. Louis Cardinals,Monday, April 1, 10:10 p.m. Baltimore Orioles: @Tampa Bay Rays, Tuesday, April 2, 3:10 p.m. | Home opener: vs. Minnesota Twins Friday, April 5, … [Read more...]
It’s Back !
A top o’ the mornin’ to ya – all day
Editor's note: Flanagan on one side, O' Higgins on the other. A wee bit Irish, one might say. Today, we are all Irish. Interesting that today seems to be most celebrated in "fastpitch capitals" around the world, Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. More on the day: Saint Patrick's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile … [Read more...]
HBO “Sport in America” TV Series in 2013 – Dave Blackburn’s entry
HBO "Sport in America" TV Series in 2013 - Dave Blackburn's entry The video involves Dave's answers to 4 questions in 6 minutes total. Here are the 4 questions: Introduce Yourself and say where you are from, and who is your favorite Sports Team. (1 Min) Why do Sports Matter to you? (1 Min) Describe your most memorable or significant Sports Story as a fan (2 … [Read more...]
Lou Gehrig, Kurt Russell’s Dad And A Home Run Bat With A Grand Story To Tell
by: Steve Henson, at ThePostGame.com Consider the bat a baton, handed from a distinctly American sports legend on his last legs to a youngster about to embark on a distinctly American adulthood. Just don't call it pure Hollywood: Bing Russell knew fact from fiction, and the story of Lou Gehrig giving him the last bat he used to hit a home run is reality without a show, … [Read more...]
ISC Hall of Famer Jody Hennigar in-studio guest on PJ’s Sports Talk Show
From Dave Blackburn: I am trying to help PJ with getting a large live audience for this Saturday's show from the Global Fastpitch Community. PJ interviewed me just before Jody and I were inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame on Aug 14th. Since Jody lives in Clearwater, it was easy to have him scheduled as a live guest in in the studio. ISC Hall of Famer Jody Hennigar will … [Read more...]
Bob Otto’s book, “We Play it Fast” is out !
From Bob Otto: YUCAIPA, CA – I received my order of 150 books entitled “We Play It Fast” and I’m ready to ship to those who may be interested. THE BASICS: • Size, 8 ½ x 11. Soft cover. • 76 stories • 208 photos (black and white except for laminated color front cover). • About half NAFA and ISC related stories. • Stories extend from my early writing to present … [Read more...]