Doing business with a former major leaguer
frankhardy
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I work for our local electric coop here in western KY. I am a staking engineer which means I design power lines and work with customers when they want something done like a new electric service, relocation of power lines, security lights, etc.
This past week I have been dealing with Mr Phil Roof who lives here in our area. He is building a barn and needs electrical service to it. Mr Roof played from 1964 to 1977. He was a catcher for the Braves, A's, Brewers, Twins, White Sox, and Blue Jays....
...LOL. Just as I was typing this, Mr Roof just called me with a question about his electrical service! Perfect timing! ....
Now back to my story.
Anyway, I met him at his property and we discussed what needed to happen with getting power to his barn and how much it would cost which is fairly expensive. With me already knowing that he played in the majors, I said, "Yeah, if you were playing in the majors today, you wouldn't have to worry about the cost so much, would you?" He kind of smiled and said, "Yeah, you're right". Then he said, "The last 2 years of my career were during the era of free agency, so I didn't get to benefit too much from it."
We went on talking about Dave McNally and Andy Messersmith winning the battle about the reserve clause and free agency. He said that he believed Marvin Miller should be in the Hall of Fame because of what he did for the players. Then I threw in there that I thought Curt Flood should be in too because he is the one that started the battle for the players. Then, he said, "Yeah, Curt Flood had some guts to do what he did at 32 years old."
I asked him if he had seen Ken Burns' documentary on Baseball. He said that he had seen it and it was an excellent piece.
Then he talked about who all he caught in the majors. He talked about Catfish Hunter and how he had talked to him shortly before he died and how he died from falling and hitting his head as a result of having Lou Gehrig's disease. I did not know that. He said he got to play with Hank Aaron and Reggie Jackson.
He shook my hand and, boy, does he have some huge hands. Pretty neat experience that I thought I would share.
This past week I have been dealing with Mr Phil Roof who lives here in our area. He is building a barn and needs electrical service to it. Mr Roof played from 1964 to 1977. He was a catcher for the Braves, A's, Brewers, Twins, White Sox, and Blue Jays....
...LOL. Just as I was typing this, Mr Roof just called me with a question about his electrical service! Perfect timing! ....
Now back to my story.
Anyway, I met him at his property and we discussed what needed to happen with getting power to his barn and how much it would cost which is fairly expensive. With me already knowing that he played in the majors, I said, "Yeah, if you were playing in the majors today, you wouldn't have to worry about the cost so much, would you?" He kind of smiled and said, "Yeah, you're right". Then he said, "The last 2 years of my career were during the era of free agency, so I didn't get to benefit too much from it."
We went on talking about Dave McNally and Andy Messersmith winning the battle about the reserve clause and free agency. He said that he believed Marvin Miller should be in the Hall of Fame because of what he did for the players. Then I threw in there that I thought Curt Flood should be in too because he is the one that started the battle for the players. Then, he said, "Yeah, Curt Flood had some guts to do what he did at 32 years old."
I asked him if he had seen Ken Burns' documentary on Baseball. He said that he had seen it and it was an excellent piece.
Then he talked about who all he caught in the majors. He talked about Catfish Hunter and how he had talked to him shortly before he died and how he died from falling and hitting his head as a result of having Lou Gehrig's disease. I did not know that. He said he got to play with Hank Aaron and Reggie Jackson.
He shook my hand and, boy, does he have some huge hands. Pretty neat experience that I thought I would share.
Shane
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Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Shane
It's always good to see what former players are doing these days