Yep - that was the greatest collection of ball players at one time in the history of baseball in my humble opinion. Aside, Bobby Richardson led Mickey Mantle to Christ before he (Mantle) died.
Great story. I think we all had our idols like that growing up. And in those days access to players was much easier. Getting to meet your idol, even after his playing days, had to be a once in a lifetime event. Best of all, it appears he was as gracious a human being as you dreamed he would be. Not many like that around any more. In being a little older when you met allowed you to appreciate and remember it that much more.
Great memories, Cork. Like you, Bobby Richardson was a hero of mine. And like you, we moved from Walterboro. For us, it was Florence. In 1966 or thereabouts, I think it was his last year in the majors, he was in Sumter for an autograph signing and I got to go and get his autograph. It still is a vivid visual memory as I stood there watching him my sign my notepad and talking with us. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I loved those Yankee teams and Bobby Richardson was just as important to me as Mantle and Maris. Thanks for reminding me, Cork.
Yep - that was the greatest collection of ball players at one time in the history of baseball in my humble opinion. Aside, Bobby Richardson led Mickey Mantle to Christ before he (Mantle) died.
Great story. I think we all had our idols like that growing up. And in those days access to players was much easier. Getting to meet your idol, even after his playing days, had to be a once in a lifetime event. Best of all, it appears he was as gracious a human being as you dreamed he would be. Not many like that around any more. In being a little older when you met allowed you to appreciate and remember it that much more.
He had quite the resume.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/richabo01.shtml
Great memories, Cork. Like you, Bobby Richardson was a hero of mine. And like you, we moved from Walterboro. For us, it was Florence. In 1966 or thereabouts, I think it was his last year in the majors, he was in Sumter for an autograph signing and I got to go and get his autograph. It still is a vivid visual memory as I stood there watching him my sign my notepad and talking with us. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
You know, when I got that photo with him, I was so thrilled that I forgot to get his autograph.
Thanks for sharing Cork, what a nice blessing and experience.