If Mays is truly that mean and bitter that's a shame. The guy was absolutely the most exciting player ever, from his basket catches to his hat flying off, arms pumping baserunning style to the incredible cut he took at the ball on every swing. Pure power. He may be old and cranky but he NEVER cheated the game itself - 100% effort at all times, every at bat, every catch, every throw. Dude played the game the way we wish they would play today. I don't need to like him to wish I could see him swing the bat one more time.
This is interesting . . . I've never really thought so much about trying to justify a complete lack of character. I don't really care anymore why Willie was a jerk. The "why" of it doesn't matter to me, in the end. I mean, if you act that way with millions of people watching, then the odds are pretty good that you are a bona fide jerk and it doesn't matter what you've accomplished in life -- it won't change the fact that you're a jerk. You'll just be an accomplished jerk.
Willie can die bitter and lonely or he can rise above whatever crawled up his shorts and bit his sore little red tush and act like a real man. Nothing, and no one, is forcing him to live life without class.
<< <i>This is interesting . . . I've never really thought so much about trying to justify a complete lack of character. I don't really care anymore why Willie was a jerk. The "why" of it doesn't matter to me, in the end. I mean, if you act that way with millions of people watching, then the odds are pretty good that you are a bona fide jerk and it doesn't matter what you've accomplished in life -- it won't change the fact that you're a jerk. You'll just be an accomplished jerk.
Willie can die bitter and lonely or he can rise above whatever crawled up his shorts and bit his sore little red tush and act like a real man. Nothing, and no one, is forcing him to live life without class. >>
He was like that when he autographed at shows too back in the day (I'm talking like 18 years ago or so too). The guy's a first class joker on a lot of occassions, and quite honestly from the way he acted at the shows, I think he's racist. Actually Ryan, he is a bitter old man.
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<< <i>Is 'Flukedome' the little nickname jealous cardinals fans have come up with? Surprised I haven't heard it here in missouri yet.
John >>
Primarily, it was a way to get around the spell check. I have never heard him called that. It just came to me, but the more I think about it, it fits. He did not deserve to be in the All Star game with those numbers.
Anyway, back to the spectacular, gold glove, HOF, home run hittin', base stealin', bitter, old jerk...
"Is 'Flukedome' the little nickname jealous cardinals fans have come up with? Surprised I haven't heard it here in missouri yet"
well since this system is outdated and censors peoples names lol. you gotta come up with something. - I dont think the Cards are jealous of F!- K -YouDoME, he shouldnt have even been on the all star team.
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Willie can die bitter and lonely or he can rise above whatever crawled up his shorts and bit his sore little red tush and act like a real man. Nothing, and no one, is forcing him to live life without class.
<< <i>This is interesting . . . I've never really thought so much about trying to justify a complete lack of character. I don't really care anymore why Willie was a jerk. The "why" of it doesn't matter to me, in the end. I mean, if you act that way with millions of people watching, then the odds are pretty good that you are a bona fide jerk and it doesn't matter what you've accomplished in life -- it won't change the fact that you're a jerk. You'll just be an accomplished jerk.
Willie can die bitter and lonely or he can rise above whatever crawled up his shorts and bit his sore little red tush and act like a real man. Nothing, and no one, is forcing him to live life without class. >>
Well said. Extremely well said...
<< <i>Is 'Flukedome' the little nickname jealous cardinals fans have come up with? Surprised I haven't heard it here in missouri yet.
John >>
Primarily, it was a way to get around the spell check. I have never heard him called that. It just came to me, but the more I think about it, it fits. He did not deserve to be in the All Star game with those numbers.
Anyway, back to the spectacular, gold glove, HOF, home run hittin', base stealin', bitter, old jerk...
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<< <i>I didn't see it but Willie Mays is a Ray of sunshine compared to Carl Yastrzemski. Yaz hates everyone >>
You're kidding me, right? Yaz is my wife's hero; she grew up idolizing the man.
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well since this system is outdated and censors peoples names lol. you gotta come up with something.
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I dont think the Cards are jealous of F!- K -YouDoME, he shouldnt have even been on the all star team.