Say Hey and Baseball
I remember the Boys of Summer16 total reviews
Comment from Annmuma
I love your story!! If this one does not win, it's going to be real contender. I saw no spots where I could offer constructive criticism. Good luck in the contest and thanks for sharing a truly good story. ann
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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I love your story!! If this one does not win, it's going to be real contender. I saw no spots where I could offer constructive criticism. Good luck in the contest and thanks for sharing a truly good story. ann
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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My pleasure and thanks.
Comment from rspoet
Hello Tom,
This is an marvelous story for the writing prompt Say Hey and Baseball,
with excellent description of the early era of "the sport."
There really was other sport of any consequence back then.
I grew up in North Jersey the Yogi, M&M boys, Moose, Whitey, and Bauer era.
We always used a Spalding pink ball, from the 5 & 10 cent store, they went further. Even played "punch ball" with them at school and stoop ball when
there was only two of us.
Yes, those were the days, but then, that's probably what each generation says. Still, ours was the best.
Well done.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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Hello Tom,
This is an marvelous story for the writing prompt Say Hey and Baseball,
with excellent description of the early era of "the sport."
There really was other sport of any consequence back then.
I grew up in North Jersey the Yogi, M&M boys, Moose, Whitey, and Bauer era.
We always used a Spalding pink ball, from the 5 & 10 cent store, they went further. Even played "punch ball" with them at school and stoop ball when
there was only two of us.
Yes, those were the days, but then, that's probably what each generation says. Still, ours was the best.
Well done.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2022
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Amen
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
You are so right. Those days filled with meaning are only memories. The kids today are so wrapped up in their cell phone. Trying to talk to them is a waste of time. They do not look up. The house could be on fire, and they would probably be too lazy to get up. Thank you for a great story, as the others.
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You are so right. Those days filled with meaning are only memories. The kids today are so wrapped up in their cell phone. Trying to talk to them is a waste of time. They do not look up. The house could be on fire, and they would probably be too lazy to get up. Thank you for a great story, as the others.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2022
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I was born in 1954, but grew up with baseball. My father was a huge fan. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I have memorized many stats. I am sick over the way baseball is going and am afraid the strike will be the end of it as we know it. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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I was born in 1954, but grew up with baseball. My father was a huge fan. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I have memorized many stats. I am sick over the way baseball is going and am afraid the strike will be the end of it as we know it. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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It ended for me back when they expanded from sixteen teams, and then again with the first walkout.
Comment from Shirley McLain
What a wonderful story you wrote. I am a child of the 50's and 60's also and I remember the time well. I remember watching Mickey Mantel play. Being a girl I played softball but had to quit because I threw the bat every hit I got. I was so dangerous. You did a great job. Shirley
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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What a wonderful story you wrote. I am a child of the 50's and 60's also and I remember the time well. I remember watching Mickey Mantel play. Being a girl I played softball but had to quit because I threw the bat every hit I got. I was so dangerous. You did a great job. Shirley
Comment Written 04-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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Thank you, Shirley,
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is very well written and a joy to read. The boys of summer is the perfect title for this true tale of yours. I appreciate that you used large enough print to be read easily for those of us with vision problems.
I love the detailed descriptions of the baseball players you were into and were influenced by.
The artwork of a small boy with a baseball hat on and a precosious look on his face is precious.
Thank you for sharing this fun and enjoyable story with me.
Jesse
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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This is very well written and a joy to read. The boys of summer is the perfect title for this true tale of yours. I appreciate that you used large enough print to be read easily for those of us with vision problems.
I love the detailed descriptions of the baseball players you were into and were influenced by.
The artwork of a small boy with a baseball hat on and a precosious look on his face is precious.
Thank you for sharing this fun and enjoyable story with me.
Jesse
Comment Written 04-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2022
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aah. The memories.
Comment from Spitfire
I feel sorry for the generations who have missed out of outdoor games that taught good sportsmanship and provided an opportunity to breathe fresh air and make new friends. A well-done retelling of a glorious past.
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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I feel sorry for the generations who have missed out of outdoor games that taught good sportsmanship and provided an opportunity to breathe fresh air and make new friends. A well-done retelling of a glorious past.
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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How did we allow this generation to move inside, and hide being entertained by zeroes and ones?
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Maybe parents worried too much about their children getting injured and therefore, the high cost of a doctor or hospital bill?
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In those days, you'd slap a band-aid to the wound and tell them men don't cry.
Comment from humpwhistle
Like you, Tom, I have a special place in my heart for baseball. I inherited the Boston Red Sox from my father just as surely as I inherited his last name. In fact, Dad claimed I'd been conceived during a rain delay at Fenway Park. My mother scoffed at the notion, but never outright denied it.
You memories rekindle many of my own. Being a Red Sox fan, I particularly hated the '61 Yankees. In those days, you were allowed to hate a team, and still admire them. But as good as the bombers where in in '61, I'll still take the '27 Murderers Row over the more modern version.
Anyway, thanks for the memories, and good luck at the polls.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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Like you, Tom, I have a special place in my heart for baseball. I inherited the Boston Red Sox from my father just as surely as I inherited his last name. In fact, Dad claimed I'd been conceived during a rain delay at Fenway Park. My mother scoffed at the notion, but never outright denied it.
You memories rekindle many of my own. Being a Red Sox fan, I particularly hated the '61 Yankees. In those days, you were allowed to hate a team, and still admire them. But as good as the bombers where in in '61, I'll still take the '27 Murderers Row over the more modern version.
Anyway, thanks for the memories, and good luck at the polls.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 03-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 03-Mar-2022
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The tap of the bat to clear mud from the cleats, the chatter to the batter, the smell of the grass, and the crack of a bat. God times.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well written. Good work.
I had cards on everybody and memorized all their stats. I kit radio with a wire out the window provided play-by-play entertainment. But I hated when the Yankees came in, we just couldn't beat Whitey Ford.
PS - If we lacked players, right was an automatic out and the batting team would pitch and catch for themselves. (no bunting)
Good luck.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2022
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Well written. Good work.
I had cards on everybody and memorized all their stats. I kit radio with a wire out the window provided play-by-play entertainment. But I hated when the Yankees came in, we just couldn't beat Whitey Ford.
PS - If we lacked players, right was an automatic out and the batting team would pitch and catch for themselves. (no bunting)
Good luck.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2022
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If the Yanks were dreaded which was your team? Giants or Bums? My guys were the Phillies but dad worked the Pensy and we went into the Big Apple for games at the Polo Grounds, Ebbets Field and the House Ruth built. Shibe park was hometown grass.
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In my youth it was the Detroit Tigers - Kaline, Cash, Coliveto, Pawpaw Maxwell,
Can't believe I've forgotten most of 'em.
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and I use to cut out the box scores every day the Phillies played. How did you take to The Bird?
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Fydrich. (sp?) He was after I'd moved to California. But I liked him. Lolich and McClean. I think McClean tried to throw the series.
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Overweight Mickey, and 30 game winner McClain. Quite the duo.
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Mickey said he didn't pitch with his belly.
Comment from jessizero
This almost makes me like baseball. It's sad that those days are mostly gone, but maybe it's in the afterlife, like the movie you mentioned. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2022
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This almost makes me like baseball. It's sad that those days are mostly gone, but maybe it's in the afterlife, like the movie you mentioned. Best wishes.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2022
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2022
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Better be.
