Beautifully written; how well I remember the start of baseball season in early (often freezing!) springtime! And my own dad was, and my brothers still are, members of the long-suffering Red Sox Nation. Thank you!
Ed, I have to respond to your comment. I preferred tennis to golf when I was younger, but the golf pros at my parents country club while growing up were Dow Finsterwald and, later, Paul Runyon who I did take lessons from. I didn't appreciate golf then as I do now and the past fifty years. I always remembered Mr. Runyon's lessons on golf and his random thoughts about life. Those thoughts didn't resonate with me then, but have been more meaningful to me as I grew older. I feel privileged to have known a true legend of the game and a true gentleman.
Legend indeed. Yes, golf can certainly fit into the thoughts about life. You were so lucky to meet those giants, Larry. Do you get your namesake, Dr. Rich Goldberg's blog? He is very good.
My dad knew nothing about baseball. When I was very young, he bought me a glove that didn't look like the ones my friends had...he bought me a first baseman's glove. Throughout the next two years, I never got off first base until I was able to buy another one when shopping with my mother. Denver only had a AAA team until the Rockies came into existence in 1993. Snow cancelations are a common occurrence in April. True to form, this season's home game was canceled last week because of snow. I still remember running to the local park after school to play baseball with my buddies Great times and great memories.
ED, a nice tribute to dad. Yes, he did. Mighty Casey struck out. Ahh. baseball the American sport 30S, 40S, 50S, 60S and yes 20S and before also. I along with my friends lived and played the game and listen to the Red Sox only to be disappointed by those dam Yankee's back then.
Beautifully written; how well I remember the start of baseball season in early (often freezing!) springtime! And my own dad was, and my brothers still are, members of the long-suffering Red Sox Nation. Thank you!
Thank you, Pat. Of recent years, however, the Red Sox have done well.
Ed, I have to respond to your comment. I preferred tennis to golf when I was younger, but the golf pros at my parents country club while growing up were Dow Finsterwald and, later, Paul Runyon who I did take lessons from. I didn't appreciate golf then as I do now and the past fifty years. I always remembered Mr. Runyon's lessons on golf and his random thoughts about life. Those thoughts didn't resonate with me then, but have been more meaningful to me as I grew older. I feel privileged to have known a true legend of the game and a true gentleman.
Legend indeed. Yes, golf can certainly fit into the thoughts about life. You were so lucky to meet those giants, Larry. Do you get your namesake, Dr. Rich Goldberg's blog? He is very good.
https://www.drrichgolf.com/
Still the best sport, ⚾️♥️
Beautiful piece Ed
Thanks, Alan. I agree. I just sent this to my son.
https://youtu.be/pVTXnYhGQ4Q?si=yoRAPqeijOiF2IdR
Another great family story enjoyed it brought a lot of memories ❤️
Thank you, Cynthia.
You have such wonderful memories! So happy that you share them!🥰
I enjoy doing it, Sheila. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Happy Springtime Memories!
Oh yes . . .
My dad knew nothing about baseball. When I was very young, he bought me a glove that didn't look like the ones my friends had...he bought me a first baseman's glove. Throughout the next two years, I never got off first base until I was able to buy another one when shopping with my mother. Denver only had a AAA team until the Rockies came into existence in 1993. Snow cancelations are a common occurrence in April. True to form, this season's home game was canceled last week because of snow. I still remember running to the local park after school to play baseball with my buddies Great times and great memories.
Larry, I thought you were going to say you had a three finger glove. Ha.
And for sure, you didn't play golf until July, Eh?
ED, a nice tribute to dad. Yes, he did. Mighty Casey struck out. Ahh. baseball the American sport 30S, 40S, 50S, 60S and yes 20S and before also. I along with my friends lived and played the game and listen to the Red Sox only to be disappointed by those dam Yankee's back then.
Yes, Peter, in the days when you could walk on the field and identify every player. And they were here for years!
YUP!