Happy 71st birthday to Mr. Ron Fairly, a former baseball player and baseball announcer. In fact, Mr. Fairly played in and announced more than 7,000 games in his career. He began with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958 and ended with the California Angels in 1978. He then announced for the California Angels, San Francisco Giants, and Seattle Mariners, respectively, before retiring in 2006.
Trivia of the Week: Mr. Ron Fairly holds an interesting distinction in the history of baseball. He was the first person to have played on each of these teams. And, he was the only person named an All Star from both teams, a feat that no one else can achieve - at least for now.
And now for the headlines...
McNair Remembered as 'Hero', 'Legend'
Steve McNair was a good football player. Hall of Fame caliber? Well, that discussion is for another day though my gut reaction is no. But this headline and the article that follows lauds Steve McNair, the philanthropic hero who provided funding and time to countless youths wishing to play football. Yes, a hero to many a child. But to his own wife and children, not so much. Shot dead by his girlfriend, a seemingly acceptable headline. Cheating on his girlfriend with yet another woman - not his wife - is also acceptable. Is this a hero, then, a role model in whom we can be proud because he could throw a football and give money away as a result of doing so? I suppose I can't tell someone who he/she should choose as a hero. But please, media, I beg of you, remove the 'Legend' part of the discussion. Because he isn't one. And he won't be.
Angels score 7 in fifth, rally again against Yanks
The New York Yankees were on a 13-2 streak and came even with the Red Sox with an identical record. Then they went to visit the Angels, who seem to have the Yankees' number. It makes you wonder if God is trying to tell the Yanks something about having moved from the land that the Knights of Columbus once donated for the original Yankee Stadium.
Armstrong: This Tour ‘probably not’ his last
Lance, you're a great athlete. I support you and your runs at history in the Tour. You're also one of those in a long line of athletes who couldn't let go of the sport. And, believe me, I'm not saying that you have to let it go. But if you're not going to let it go, then don't. Be honest with yourself and with the rest of us. Brett, Michael, and all you others too. Love the sport. And if you never recognize that it's time to go, then play with all your heart. Don't worry, you'll hear the commentary from others. But until then, stay in the game. Don't leave it to the media to dramatize your decisions. As Nike once suggested, just do it!
2 Washington RBs ruled ineligible
My first thought? This is a damn shame. My second? Having lost every game last year, this may not be the worst thing in the world for the other Huskies.
And finally, I give to you the final report on this softball season.
The Purr Thrusters went into their first game against a prepared Changes Atomic team. The Atomic went up early, but the Thrusters bats caught on fire. We defeated them in the end. Directly following that game, the Thrusters took on the Elite Thunder. The Thunder came out swinging. But so did we. Alas, it wasn't enough. We faltered and lost our first. We later played the Swank Sin. Our bats stopped; theirs didn't. We lost our second and final game. And thus our season ended.
As for the Buzz, they defeated the Cuff Rockets and the Swank Wolves to be the top seed in the tournament. They met the Wolves again in the championship game and lost twice. The Buzz bats just weren't buzzing.
And thus ends another season. Exhausting but well worth it. Thank you Thrusters and Buzz for a great time.
Until next I write, happy sporting...
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