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Carl Yastrzemski didn't know he made history until he read about it in the newspaper the next day.


The son of a Long Island potato farmer was too wrapped up in the tight 1967 pennant race, strange territory for a Red Sox team that finished ninth in the AL the previous two seasons.

So when he turned to an inside page of his Monday paper - the headline about Boston's first pennant in 21 years was on Page 1 - he saw the news: Yaz wins Triple Crown.


Triple Crown facts: Yastrzemski's '67 feat remains unmatched | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

[Gotham Dark Knight]

In his book "Ball Fout" Jim Bouton was critical of Yaz...he said the man would not run out infield grounders...that he would half heartly run and head for the dugout half way through...that has always stuck with me about the guy.

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Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

In his book "Ball Fout" Jim Bouton was critical of Yaz...he said the man would not run out infield grounders...that he would half heartly run and head for the dugout half way through...that has always stuck with me about the guy.

I won't argue that statement but just to lend some support, how many great players can you find something that is a negative ?

Again I'm not disputing your post at all but the perfect player just doesn't exist.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I won't argue that statement but just to lend some support, how many great players can you find something that is a negative ?

Again I'm not disputing your post at all but the perfect player just doesn't exist.

Bouton of course once pitched for the Yankees...but before his book...players were idolized a bit more...I think he started the trend of where we look for dirt to throw on our heros...

All in all, I wouldn't mind my team having a player like Yaz...

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Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Bouton of course once pitched for the Yankees...but before his book...players were idolized a bit more...I think he started the trend of where we look for dirt to throw on our heros...

All in all, I wouldn't mind my team having a player like Yaz...

You need only to claim yourself as a potato loving Red Sox fan !!! I believe he lives next door to Simon.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

You need only to claim yourself as a potato loving Red Sox fan !!! I believe he lives next door to Simon.

You got that half right... I am a Red fan...as in Cinny Red Stocking fan...

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Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

You got that half right... I am a Red fan...as in Cinny Red Stocking fan...

I used to be back in their hay day. We used to have their double "A" team playing for us. The Paul O'Neil era. It was great back then.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I used to be back in their hay day. We used to have their double "A" team playing for us. The Paul O'Neil era. It was great back then.

Ah, there is still hope for you...Simon...not that much...

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Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Ah, there is still hope for you...Simon...not that much...

There is always hope for me, but it is difficult to teach an old dog new tricks. Take a lot of convincing for me to change my fave's now. After all ... they're all winners !!!

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

There is always hope for me, but it is difficult to teach an old dog new tricks. Take a lot of convincing for me to change my fave's now. After all ... they're all winners !!!

SO...you got a point there...why switch now...if you can beat them...cheer for their QB to break a leg, I always say...

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Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

SO...you got a point there...why switch now...if you can beat them...cheer for their QB to break a leg, I always say...

I really didn't need to. We sent Jessica and boom !!! they were out of the playoffs right away. No need to inflict physical harm when you can just send mental charm.

[legend]

Yaz tied Harmon Killebrew in 1967 for home runs with 44 to get that Triple Crown. Frank Robinson had won it the year before with Baltimore (after the Reds unloaded him, Gotham!) and Mantle had won it in 1956. Nobody has won one since and it doesn't look as if they will anytime soon. Ryan Howard will never win a batting title to go with his power numbers in the NL, leaving A-Rod in the American League as your best chance.