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Do you play the sport you collect?

MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭
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I moved a couple years ago and there's no hockey where I now live.

Hardly anyone even knows what it is, that's how bad it is here.

Having played hockey for over 20 years of my life, it kills me to be away from it.

I have a beautiful, loving fiance and son and moving is not an option for us, since it's important for her to be near her parents and family. In no way to I resent her for it, her family is the best, treats my son fantastic and she's a great mother.

But, without playing hockey, I have this emptiness that's hard to explain, and for her to understand. The nearest rink is close to two hours away, and I'd make the drive, but it conflicts with my work schedules, until I find a teaching (day) job.

I've thought about getting into softball or baseball here, but don't think it'll be the same. I struck out in T-Ball and peed my pants in the outfield.

Looking into paving part of the property to shoot some pucks, solo. Anything for a fix.

Anyways, do you play the sport you collect?


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  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,136 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I played baseball and basketball in high school. I am 39 and still play basketball every Thursday night at church, and I shoot around at the house quite often. I still love it.

    Shane

  • EagleEyeKidEagleEyeKid Posts: 4,496 ✭✭
    That's cool Patrick. The closest I get to playing hockey is on my Xbox
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hiya Patrick

    That was a fun read - very nice.

    When I was at Columbia - a dental school friend of mine played "club" hockey - they played in the middle of the night to afford the rink fees.

    I couldn't make varsity BB in high school - so gave it up. Did play league softball in the Army up to my mid 40s - just got tired of pulling "something."

    As you know Steve aka Winpitcher still plays - and he's old! He's my hero!!! image
    Mike
  • BruceinGaBruceinGa Posts: 270 ✭✭
    I played baseball through high school and competitive softball since the age of 25. I'm 65 now and still enjoy it, playing mostly in the Southeast and Las Vegas. I was inducted into the Senior Softball HOF in 2011 and the Florida Senior Sports Assoc HOF this year.
  • downtowndowntown Posts: 671 ✭✭✭
    Played baseball and basketball through college.
    Retired from basketball when I couldn't dunk anymore.
    Still play baseball - having labrum surgery in December.
    We're the Naperville Yankees , if your in Chicago area and want to play, look us up on the web.

    Doug
    I collect Seattle Pilots autographs, 1969 Topps autographs, Signed Mickey Mantle Home Run History cards and have a JC Martin collection (he was my college Baseball coach)
    Doug
  • gregmo32gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭
    I play basketball every day, soccer most days, throw a football every day, throw and hit baseballs at least once a week, and never stop thinking about freaking cardboard for more than an hour.
    All of those have been true for since I was a kid and I am 42.
    I am buying and trading for RC's of Wilt Chamberlain, George Mikan, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Bob Cousy!
    Don't waste your time and fees listing on ebay before getting in touch me by PM or at gregmo32@aol.com !
  • coachnip13coachnip13 Posts: 464
    No more playing baseball, but I coach it at the high school level. Chris Sale and Steve Pearce played for me back in the day.
  • TheMick6TheMick6 Posts: 582
    Played baseball thru college and play in an old man league when I'm not overseas somewhere.
  • PMKAYPMKAY Posts: 1,372 ✭✭
    I did play hockey when I was younger. I have never wrestled professionally.
  • FrozencaribouFrozencaribou Posts: 1,091 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hey Patrick,

    There is no way I would ever live anywhere where I couldn't play hockey regularly. Not a chance. I'm going to be buried in my skates, I swear. It doesn't have to be the NHL to be fun. Thanks for sharing.

    -Nathanael

  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,497 ✭✭✭✭
    While I no longer play Baseball, I still stay involved with umpiring at the High School level.

    IMF
    Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc.
  • mikelowell25mikelowell25 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭
    Anybody here collect c-ckfighting cards???image
  • SumoMenkoManSumoMenkoMan Posts: 1,269 ✭✭✭
    No sumo wrestling for me, but I watch plenty of it.
  • clarke442clarke442 Posts: 611 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Played Baseball...Collect Baseball
    Collect Hockey...Can't Skate
    Go Figure
  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have only been a pro wrestler in a dream.

    Watching Lex Luger bounce his pecs made me want to workout and that has been my main physical activity since I was 13.

    I played baseball from 5 until I was 16 and opted out of high school summer ball that year to go to New York to model before I started 11th grade and never played again.






  • SOMSOM Posts: 1,555 ✭✭✭
    I play in the MSBL - Mens' Senior Baseball League. Just finished playing in the World Series in Arizona last month. Pics from Tempe Diablo Stadium

    Bruce in GA - Is that the league you play in, as well?

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    Nick #22
  • SOMSOM Posts: 1,555 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Hardly anyone even knows what it is, that's how bad it is here. >>



    Did you move to Sunrise, FL?

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  • DialjDialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    Played baseball thru college and play in an old man league when I'm not overseas somewhere.

    +1, but moved up to the older man league. image
    "A full mind is an empty bat." Ty Cobb

    Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
  • EAsportsEAsports Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭
    Yes, I am a:

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    I play on two teams - one small sided (6v6) and one full field team (11v11).

    I'm 37, so I've cut out my third team - 11v11 co-ed.
    My LSU Autographs

    Only an idiot would have a message board signature.
  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    I played soccer and basketball into my teen years. Still play pickup hoops every Tues night and coach rec soccer and sometimes basketball. And I collect neither of those actively, although I did buy quite a few Panini World Cup stickers this summer.
  • MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Hardly anyone even knows what it is, that's how bad it is here. >>



    Did you move to Sunrise, FL?

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    Good 'ol Mountains of Elkton, VA.
  • slum22slum22 Posts: 2,594 ✭✭✭✭
    I'm in my late 30's and I still play city league basketball. I will keep playing until I can'timage I played HS baseball. I never played organized football but will throw the ball with my son.
    Steve
  • gregmo32gregmo32 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭
    I play basketball daily, soccer almost daily, throw a football daily, throw and hit baseballs occasionally, and have let my professional wrestling license expire as of a few years ago.

    All true statements.
    I am buying and trading for RC's of Wilt Chamberlain, George Mikan, Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Bob Cousy!
    Don't waste your time and fees listing on ebay before getting in touch me by PM or at gregmo32@aol.com !
  • LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Played baseball from tball-HS until a job and money became more important, tball and LL coaching several seasons recently until my son lost interest.

    I still play golf every chance I get.
    Who is the Golf Card Guy?
  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    Baseball pre 80
    football 1976 and pre 70
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • WhiteTornadoWhiteTornado Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭
    Nope. I only played sandlot style football and baseball growing up, never played on organized teams. Played softball a couple of different periods as an adult, last time being about 3-4 years ago. My son plays soccer and I have coached his teams in little league baseball and flag football in the past. I workout, run, and cycle to stay in shape.
  • psychumppsychump Posts: 1,378 ✭✭✭
    Played college baseball until I blew out my arm. Now I am an umpire(psychedelic,of course!).
    Tallulah Bankhead — 'There have been only two geniuses in the world. Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare.'
  • TheThrill22TheThrill22 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭
    I am soon to be 50 years old and still play hockey on 3 teams. I collect mostly hockey, play hockey, and like hockey...and maybe 3 people.
  • BruceinGaBruceinGa Posts: 270 ✭✭


    << <i>I play in the MSBL - Mens' Senior Baseball League. Just finished playing in the World Series in Arizona last month. Pics from Tempe Diablo Stadium

    Bruce in GA - Is that the league you play in, as well?

    >>


    No, I play senior softball. I do have a couple teammates that played MSLB but I thought their world series was in Ft Myers, Fl.
  • Dsmith28Dsmith28 Posts: 15
    I play tennis and thinking about collecting tennis cards.
  • downtowndowntown Posts: 671 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I play in the MSBL - Mens' Senior Baseball League. Just finished playing in the World Series in Arizona last month. Pics from Tempe Diablo Stadium

    Bruce in GA - Is that the league you play in, as well?

    >>


    No, I play senior softball. I do have a couple teammates that played MSLB but I thought their world series was in Ft Myers, Fl. >>



    Roy Hobbs World Series in Ft Myers
    MSBL is Arizona

    Both are on going now
    I collect Seattle Pilots autographs, 1969 Topps autographs, Signed Mickey Mantle Home Run History cards and have a JC Martin collection (he was my college Baseball coach)
    Doug
  • MooseDogMooseDog Posts: 1,946 ✭✭✭
    Mullins, I feel for you. I played baseball and street hockey as a kid and managed to play competitive baseball until I hurt my arm at age 20. Took up ice hockey at age 30 and played mid-level beer league ever since until about a year ago when I couldn't afford it any more (under-employment issues). Softball never did cut it and despite the cost I really miss playing ice hockey now.

    However, many of the good buddies I play hockey with and against get together twice a week at lunch time at a local park for some street hockey. We play with the small street hockey nets and the orange no-bounce ball (mail order). I know it's not the same but you might want to think about maybe finding a few kindred souls to get together once a week or so. Who knows, you might start a trend. For me it's not quite the same but it does keep the skills sharp and it's good exercise.

    Heck, if they can get an NHL team in Sunrise FL anything is possible.

    Cheers,

    MooseDog
  • skrezyna23skrezyna23 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭
    I have played baseball every summer since I was seven and found a league to play in here in Daegu, Korea. (I collect Mattingly/Buehrle).

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    My Don sets / Donnie / Buehrle / Korean
  • downtowndowntown Posts: 671 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I have played baseball every summer since I was seven and found a league to play in here in Daegu, Korea. (I collect Mattingly/Buehrle).

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    +1 for former teammate
    I collect Seattle Pilots autographs, 1969 Topps autographs, Signed Mickey Mantle Home Run History cards and have a JC Martin collection (he was my college Baseball coach)
    Doug
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