I remember hearing a story that they were dropping baseballs from a helicopter, so Mackey Sasser (Mets catcher) could practice catching a ball with such speed.
<< <i>I remember hearing a story that they were dropping baseballs from a helicopter, so Mackey Sasser (Mets catcher) could practice catching a ball with such speed. >>
Yeah, but someone should have asked what Mackey did with all the balls after he caught them. They couldn't have made it back to the pitcher.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
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<< <i>I remember hearing a story that they were dropping baseballs from a helicopter, so Mackey Sasser (Mets catcher) could practice catching a ball with such speed. >>
It wouldn't do any good. The terminal velocity of a baseball is only 95 mph. </nerd>
Are you sure it was Mackey? I remember seeing Gary Carter flexing his hand as if he were in pain. Mackey was a Rated Rookie in 1988, which was years after Finch ascended into heaven.
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<< <i>Are you sure it was Mackey? I remember seeing Gary Carter flexing his hand as if he were in pain. Mackey was a Rated Rookie in 1988, which was years after Finch ascended into heaven. >>
<< <i>this story pops up every few years on this date. >>
Deleted the content of my earlier post for a while on the remote chance that there is anyone on these boards who didn't already know the story and might be fooled for a bit, but the Sidd Finch 30-for-30 Short on Grantland really is very interesting. There's also an actual Sidd Finch card shown around 9:35.
<< <i>this story pops up every few years on this date. >>
Deleted the content of my earlier post for a while on the remote chance that there is anyone on these boards who didn't already know the story and might be fooled for a bit, but the Sidd Finch 30-for-30 Short on Grantland really is very interesting. There's also an actual Sidd Finch card shown around 9:35.
<< <i>Are you sure it was Mackey? I remember seeing Gary Carter flexing his hand as if he were in pain. Mackey was a Rated Rookie in 1988, which was years after Finch ascended into heaven. >>
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after the Cubs collapse of '84 the last thing i wanted to hear about was another Mets phenom.
<< <i>I remember hearing a story that they were dropping baseballs from a helicopter, so Mackey Sasser (Mets catcher) could practice catching a ball with such speed. >>
Yeah, but someone should have asked what Mackey did with all the balls after he caught them. They couldn't have made it back to the pitcher.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>I remember hearing a story that they were dropping baseballs from a helicopter, so Mackey Sasser (Mets catcher) could practice catching a ball with such speed. >>
It wouldn't do any good. The terminal velocity of a baseball is only 95 mph.
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Don't waste your time and fees listing on ebay before getting in touch me by PM or at gregmo32@aol.com !
<< <i>Are you sure it was Mackey? I remember seeing Gary Carter flexing his hand as if he were in pain. Mackey was a Rated Rookie in 1988, which was years after Finch ascended into heaven. >>
You are correct. Not Mackey Sasser.
<< <i>this story pops up every few years on this date. >>
Deleted the content of my earlier post for a while on the remote chance that there is anyone on these boards who didn't already know the story and might be fooled for a bit, but the Sidd Finch 30-for-30 Short on Grantland really is very interesting. There's also an actual Sidd Finch card shown around 9:35.
Sidd Finch Short
Topps/OPC Hockey 1966-Present base sets
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<< <i>this story pops up every few years on this date. >>
Deleted the content of my earlier post for a while on the remote chance that there is anyone on these boards who didn't already know the story and might be fooled for a bit, but the Sidd Finch 30-for-30 Short on Grantland really is very interesting. There's also an actual Sidd Finch card shown around 9:35.
Sidd Finch Short >>
Just realized I know the director!
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<< <i>Are you sure it was Mackey? I remember seeing Gary Carter flexing his hand as if he were in pain. Mackey was a Rated Rookie in 1988, which was years after Finch ascended into heaven. >>
You are correct. Not Mackey Sasser. >>