I've noticed that although there is usually some loss of excitement over players in his situation and some value drop from the highest points of the past, I have yet to see anyone really bottom out. Steroids, OJ, Scandals, etc. There will always be value to a pool of people regardless of what happens in life. Maybe he never makes the HOF, maybe he does. He will still be thought of as a HOF caliber player to most.
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I'll tell you what, McGwire may have used PED's, but I sure as heck didn't look away when Big Mac stepped up to the plate. My eyes were glued to that batters box.
And Barry Bonds had one of the best eyes for the ball I've ever seen. He could hit the wings off of a fly. I still remember his tape measure shots into McCovey cove. The steroids guys may or may not get in, but they sure were fun to watch.
Another interesting note, the guy pictured with Roger Maris on the front of that Newspaper, is the fan who actually caught the 61st home run ball. His name is Sal Durante and when he caught the ball the Yankee ushers swarmed him and told him, "Roger is going to want that ball" and Sal said, "that's fine, but I want to give it to him in person myself". So after the game Sal gave Roger the ball and he expected Roger to keep it, but instead Roger signed it for him and told him, "put this up for auction, someone will give you a lot of money for it." Sal sold the ball for $5,000.
One thing I noticed in the video is the guy who ended up with the ball held it up high and proud. Today he would probably fear for his life. Even though there was a scramble for the ball he didn't appear to face any violence from the other fans over the ball. Nowadays I have seen some stupid behavior over simple foul balls or batting practice home runs....
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One thing I noticed in the video is the guy who ended up with the ball held it up high and proud. Today he would probably fear for his life. Even though there was a scramble for the ball he didn't appear to face any violence from the other fans over the ball. Nowadays I have seen some stupid behavior over simple foul balls or batting practice home runs....
I totally agree, if that had been a historic ball in today's game, he would have been beaten up for it.
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lackluster ? THIS is lackluster. What do I do with them ?
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I've noticed that although there is usually some loss of excitement over players in his situation and some value drop from the highest points of the past, I have yet to see anyone really bottom out. Steroids, OJ, Scandals, etc. There will always be value to a pool of people regardless of what happens in life. Maybe he never makes the HOF, maybe he does. He will still be thought of as a HOF caliber player to most.
I'll tell you what, McGwire may have used PED's, but I sure as heck didn't look away when Big Mac stepped up to the plate. My eyes were glued to that batters box.
diamonds are forever. and so are the bash brothers!
And Barry Bonds had one of the best eyes for the ball I've ever seen. He could hit the wings off of a fly. I still remember his tape measure shots into McCovey cove. The steroids guys may or may not get in, but they sure were fun to watch.
That first A's newspaper is awesome. I love stuff like that.
Let's not forget about the Maris/Mantle home run chase. It's a great story.
This is Roger Maris's 61st home run at-bat as it happened. Awesome video to watch.
The Lonely Island Bash Brothers are the best, with my personal favorite being "Uniform On".
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Another interesting note, the guy pictured with Roger Maris on the front of that Newspaper, is the fan who actually caught the 61st home run ball. His name is Sal Durante and when he caught the ball the Yankee ushers swarmed him and told him, "Roger is going to want that ball" and Sal said, "that's fine, but I want to give it to him in person myself". So after the game Sal gave Roger the ball and he expected Roger to keep it, but instead Roger signed it for him and told him, "put this up for auction, someone will give you a lot of money for it." Sal sold the ball for $5,000.
One thing I noticed in the video is the guy who ended up with the ball held it up high and proud. Today he would probably fear for his life. Even though there was a scramble for the ball he didn't appear to face any violence from the other fans over the ball. Nowadays I have seen some stupid behavior over simple foul balls or batting practice home runs....
What's up with the people at the game?
I totally agree, if that had been a historic ball in today's game, he would have been beaten up for it.
It was reported that the crowd was lackluster.
lackluster ? THIS is lackluster. What do I do with them ?
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Do any of those include scuba gear?......
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Probably because Mantle wasn't going to be the record breaker. A known fact was most wanted MM to break the record.
That's exactly it, Mickey was the favorite and there was a lot of bitterness about Maris getting the record.