Mine was a career on the fringe. I never had the chance to drink champagne from Lord Stanley's Cup. I always found myself playing second fiddle to some hotshot. First there was that guy they referred to as "The Flower". Then when he was gone 'The Great One' took center stage. Soon after came Mario. I guess I should be happy to have received The Lady Bing Award twice. I did … [Read more...] about Who am I?
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Who am I?
Looking at my numbers probably doesn't tell the story. Sure I hit .300 a few times, ripped 30 hrs once, and drove in 100 on three occasions. But in 23 years I never led the league in any of those categories. In fact the only offensive category I ever led was doubles, and I did that one time. I appeared in six mid-summer classics - started in one. I played in the World … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Tuesday with Smitty: Here’s to….
It is often said that when a team wins the coach gets too much of the credit and when a team loses - the coach gets way too much of the blame. But on the sidelines there is always a common denominator come win or loss, rain or shine. It is the fans.... and more importantly - the parents. While fans are there to cheer their favorite team on and can be fair-weathered - the … [Read more...] about Tuesday with Smitty: Here’s to….
Who am I?
What's in a number? I was #23. No, not that #23. Actually, I wore that number before him. While I may not have run up as gaudy of numbers, I did perform under pressure. Some superstitious folks may shudder at the mention of 7 & 11 together, but my goal at 7:11 in overtime gave us a drink from the Cup. That was one of four playoff overtime goals I netted only 'The … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Pomp(ey)ous Decision: Redknapp goes to Tottenham
I wish players would all spend their careers with one team. I’m not an idealist; I know this wasn’t even the case before free agency. But it would be nice, you know? Even more bothersome are the coaches who seem to bounce from team to team. It’s like Larry Brown was throwing darts and…bulls eye! “Thanks Detroit, off to the next city before I’m actually expected to win on a … [Read more...] about Pomp(ey)ous Decision: Redknapp goes to Tottenham