Speaking of lastnight, where was Nolan Ryan?

mrbecker712 · July 16, 2008 4:15AM

And were there any other HOFers missing???

prscott933 · July 16, 2008 4:16AM

He had a "meeting" with Robin Ventura behind the stadium

msassin · July 16, 2008 4:17AM

<< And were there any other HOFers missing??? >>

Lots (Red Sox - Fisk,Doerr,and Yaz came to mind at the time)

swartz1 · July 16, 2008 4:18AM

hey Mike...

only Red Sox ...can you think of any Phillies?

JTB · July 16, 2008 4:19AM

Johnny Bench
Pete Rose

thekid8 · July 16, 2008 4:20AM

Fisk
Seaver
Ryan
Musial

DawgsGoneWild · July 16, 2008 4:25AM

I was thinking the same thing...since Nolan is in the front office of a team, I expected him to be out on the field. Tony Gwynn may have eaten him.

And, did Willie Mays mean to stiff Josh Hamilton on the handshake, or did he just not realize he was standing there with his hand out?

CDsNuts · July 16, 2008 4:25AM

Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Mordecai 3 Finger Brown were suspiciously absent as well.

gameusedhoop · July 16, 2008 4:25AM

<< Pete Rose >>

Not really missing as he is not in the Hall of Fame unless he is in Cooperstown, NY and has a general admission ticket.

Although in my opinion he should be in the Hall, regardless of his issues, he was still a great hitter and a Hall caliber player.

DawgsGoneWild · July 16, 2008 4:26AM

<< Johnny Bench
Pete Rose >>

Pete was there...with McGwire and Bonds.

msassin · July 16, 2008 4:27AM

<< hey Mike...

only Red Sox ...can you think of any Phillies? >>

Jim Bunning wasn't there was he?

StanTheManMusial · July 16, 2008 4:30AM

Stan Musial was the biggest missing piece for me. Living in the St Louis area, I can totally understand why. Mr. Musial is not in very good health these days, and I'm sure the trip to NY with all the stuff going on was too much on him. While I missed Stan Musial, I sure hope he will be around to get his much deserved recognition at the 09' All Star Game, in St. Louis.

There has never been a better man to play MLB, than Stan Musial. A very kind gentleman, and class act.

DawgsGoneWild · July 16, 2008 4:30AM

<< Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Mordecai 3 Finger Brown were suspiciously absent as well. >>

I was surprised cryogenic Ted Williams head did not make an appearance. I am sure it has kept well, and may even come with a pack of Dippin Dots.

gameusedhoop · July 16, 2008 4:30AM

<< 3 Finger Brown >>

So many comments jump to mind right now, none of the good or appropriate. Guess I had too much to drink at lunch, some Sam Adams with the meal and mutiple Blueberry Mojitos with dessert on a 90 degree day. Best part of the meal was the fact that the wife was not there, just a "friend from work".

JackWESQ · July 16, 2008 4:33AM

The most senior living member of the Hall of Fame was not present ... Bob Feller. Feller was inducted in 1962! Kudos to anyone who knew this without looking it up.

/s/ JackWESQ

P.S. Feller was born in 11.3.18, making him 89. (Perhaps now might be a good time to pick up some of his cards?)

billwaltonsbeard · July 16, 2008 4:35AM

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<< 3 Finger Brown >>

So many comments jump to mind right now, none of the good or appropriate. Guess I had too much to drink at lunch, some Sam Adams with the meal and mutiple Blueberry Mojitos with dessert on a 90 degree day. Best part of the meal was the fact that the wife was not there, just a "friend from work". >>

Hmmm...Why would 3 Finger Brown give you inappropriate thoughts after having Blueberry Mojitos with a "friend from work" and your wife not there?

billwaltonsbeard · July 16, 2008 4:36AM

<< The most senior living member of the Hall of Fame was not present ... Bob Feller. Feller was inducted in 1962! Kudos to anyone who knew this without looking it up.

/s/ JackWESQ

P.S. Feller was born in 11.3.18, making him 89. (Perhaps now might be a good time to pick up some of his cards?) >>

Feller was there

cwazzy · July 16, 2008 4:39AM

I was wondering about Nolan Ryan as well. He was my favorite player growing up.

Chris

TheVon · July 16, 2008 4:46AM

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<< 3 Finger Brown >>

So many comments jump to mind right now, none of the good or appropriate. Guess I had too much to drink at lunch, some Sam Adams with the meal and mutiple Blueberry Mojitos with dessert on a 90 degree day. Best part of the meal was the fact that the wife was not there, just a "friend from work". >>

Hmmm...Why would 3 Finger Brown give you inappropriate thoughts after having Blueberry Mojitos with a "friend from work" and your wife not there? >>

Sounds like blackmail time!!!!

Sheamaster · July 16, 2008 4:47AM

He was not at last year's HOF induction weekend - I was told he has not been back since his induction in 1999. Apparently he's not into the HOF festivities.

Edited: Nolan Ryan, that is.

gameusedhoop · July 16, 2008 4:56AM

<< Sounds like blackmail time!!!! >>

No, white female, not black male. "Not that there is anything wrong with that" he says in his best Seinfeld voice.

billwaltonsbeard · July 16, 2008 5:02AM

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<< Sounds like blackmail time!!!! >>

No, white female, not black male. "Not that there is anything wrong with that" he says in his best Seinfeld voice. >>

Oh ok. So do you really like blueberry mojitos? Or were you just drinking them because the bartender couldn't make a Pink Squirrel, Amaretto Sour, or a Cosmopolitan?

prscott933 · July 16, 2008 5:03AM

-1 for each fufu drink mentioned

gameusedhoop · July 16, 2008 5:05AM

Nice cool summer drink, better than a Dacqueri or margarita. Plus the Sam Adams doesn't go well with dessert.

CDsNuts · July 16, 2008 5:07AM

gameusedhoop is losing street cred by the second.

CDsNuts · July 16, 2008 5:08AM

BTW, real men drink scotch, bourbon, or some other type of mash whiskey for dessert. The occasional glass of port or cognac is acceptable as well.

Mickey71 · July 16, 2008 5:33AM

Bob Feller was there. Bob is the classiest guy in the bunch. Koufax was not- I've heard he has some gripe with the Dodgers and baseball. No Jim Bunning. No Tom Seaver. No Bench. Many were missing- I was a little dissapointed. And the bitter old Mays- he needs to let it go.
Mickey71

TheVon · July 16, 2008 5:37AM

Mickey71, we're really trying to stay on topic here. Gameusedhoop is drinking something with blueberries in it.

BobaFett72 · July 16, 2008 5:41AM

gameused...if it helps your cause I'm drinking "Jamaican me Happy" from Seagrams.....its DELICIOUS. my local liquor mart sold out of the stuff for the past two weeks...goes down easy, just likea good prostitute.

MantleMarisFordBerra · July 16, 2008 5:49AM

Anybody notice George Brett's head full of hair? Where'd that come from? He sure didn't have it on his '89 Topps card!

billwaltonsbeard · July 16, 2008 5:54AM

<< Anybody notice George Brett's head full of hair? Where'd that come from? He sure didn't have it on his '89 Topps card! >>

Maybe he had a little help. Not unlike his fellow superstar hitting 80s third baseman Wade Boggs.

prscott933 · July 16, 2008 5:55AM

Ryno didn't get any hair help!

Clemaz · July 16, 2008 5:57AM

Joe Morgan was at the parade but not the ceremony

StanTheManMusial · July 16, 2008 8:47AM

<< BTW, real men drink scotch, bourbon, or some other type of mash whiskey for dessert. The occasional glass of port or cognac is acceptable as well. >>

Nah.... Real men don't drink, period. I have never seen anything positive result from drinking. I would not drink alcohol if it was given to me for free. No desire for the crapola.

CDsNuts · July 16, 2008 8:56AM

I have fun when I drink. That's positive.

rajah424 · July 16, 2008 8:58AM

Nah.... Real men don't drink, period. I have never seen anything positive result from drinking. I would not drink alcohol if it was given to me for free. No desire for the crapola.

But they use the word crapola?

BuffaloBisonsHockey · July 16, 2008 9:31AM

Where was Duke Snider ?

JackWESQ · July 16, 2008 10:04AM

My bad re: Bob Feller. I guess I missed him.

/s/ JackWESQ

SoonerCowboy · July 16, 2008 10:10AM

<< He had a "meeting" with Robin Ventura behind the stadium

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Hah, I remember when that happened. I couldn't believe that Ventura thought Ryan was throwing at him. Even at Ryan's age he could still bring the heat. Regarding Ventura, what else could you expect from a former OSU player because they like to fight. Or at least try to.
Get'um Nolan

fandango · July 16, 2008 10:13AM

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<< Sounds like blackmail time!!!! >>

No, white female, not black male. "Not that there is anything wrong with that" he says in his best Seinfeld voice. >>

Oh ok. So do you really like blueberry mojitos? Or were you just drinking them because the bartender couldn't make a Pink Squirrel, Amaretto Sour, or a Cosmopolitan? >>

you forgot malibu and pineapple, white russian, and a Bellini.....

MisterBungle · July 16, 2008 10:25AM

"And, did Willie Mays mean to stiff Josh Hamilton on the handshake, or did he just not realize he was standing there with his hand out?"
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I noticed this too.

Hamilton finally just patted Mays on the back, and he still didn't turn around.

Maybe he did after the camera cut away.

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joestalin · July 16, 2008 10:29AM

anyone else thing Wade Boggs looked like a fish out of water standing next to Schmidt, Brooks and Brett?

Kevin

tennesseebanker · July 16, 2008 10:47AM

Didnt Joe Morgan call the Hr Derby the night before ?? Where was he on the field ?

Estil · July 17, 2008 5:59AM

<< Bob Feller was there. Bob is the classiest guy in the bunch. >>

Indeed, he was (and is) my grandpa's favorite player by far, and he's been an Indians fan ever since he won $10 for correctly picking them to win the AL (and then World) Championship (he bet with three other guys who picked Boston, New York, and Detroit) in 1948. Unfortunately for him, the Tribe hasn't won it all since, but boy they sure came close in 1997, didn't they?

smtjoy · July 17, 2008 7:15AM

Feller Rookie Card- 1937 Exhibit-

Speaking of lastnight, where was Nolan Ryan?

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