Rebounds & Put backs (5/7)
Posted on May 7, 2008 by ccww
Sit back and let Casey be your guide. Find yourself an article or two of your fancy. Don’t forget to tell ‘em who sent ya.
dougvantyle: Negro League Heroes-A Tribute To Buck O’Neil
Boston Sports Rants: How the Yankees Became the Red Sox
Babes Love Baseball: The Barry Bonds Conspiracy
Home Run Derby: The Reds are Blotto About Votto
The Cub Reporter: NL Central Smackdown: The Aces
Sox and Pinstripes: Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is intense, but not hate-filled
Left Field: Chicago 1998: The Ultimate Doubleheader
Center Field: Come On Now
Sox and Dawgs: People in Detroit Don’t Like The Lions
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Great Stuff! Great story on one of the ambassadors of the game. I was in Kansas City for a conference, when my company hosted a dinner party at the Negro Baseball Hall of Fame. It was spectacular night, but the biggest disappointment was Buck O’Neill who was supposed to be there, took ill and was unable to make it. Still as a thank you, he took the time to sign over 100 baseballs that were given out to everyone. I remember how people who really didn’t know him were touched by his simple token a generosity.
The gentlemen that took the time to walk us through the museum, told us stories not only about Buck, but about other members of the Negro Hall of Fame. It was such an experience and one I have never forgotten.
A week later, Buck O’Neill passed away. I remember being at work when it when the news was posted on the internet. Knowing my love for baseball, a woman who had been in Kansas City as well, brought it to my attention. When she told me, I swore she had tears in her eyes. To me that speaks volume of impact Buck O’Neill - even the slightest bit - could have on people.