tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post6390436909791651675..comments2023-06-19T02:27:42.163-07:00Comments on Tool-Using Biped: "K" is for KoufaxJerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16553876967209814324noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-76945114535729755982013-04-17T17:25:28.080-07:002013-04-17T17:25:28.080-07:00I like to listen to Dodger games on my transistor ...I like to listen to Dodger games on my transistor radio. My grandfather and grandmother lived in Wasco and were Brooklyn and then LA fans. They died 40 and 30 years ago, respectively. Listening to Vin Scully call Dodger games is something they did, so when I do it, I feel like it's a little link to them, that it's paying respects to them. I don't think I'd be half the fan I am if it weren't for them.Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553876967209814324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-84817475497391118082013-04-16T10:21:51.420-07:002013-04-16T10:21:51.420-07:00I'm not a sports fan, but I remember Sandy Kou...I'm not a sports fan, but I remember Sandy Koufax. Brings back fond childhood memories. That was back in the days when we listened to baseball games on the radio. My dad had a transistor radio and didn't miss a single pitch.Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699969114025710591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-6485959757257190132013-04-14T18:33:37.154-07:002013-04-14T18:33:37.154-07:00Thanks, Joan. Agreed, we do. A little less self-...Thanks, Joan. Agreed, we do. A little less self-aggrandizement and a little more quiet dignity would not hurt the country at all.Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553876967209814324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-38816727815318377412013-04-14T10:49:03.930-07:002013-04-14T10:49:03.930-07:00Thank you for this heart-felt tribute to a real he...Thank you for this heart-felt tribute to a real hero. We need more like him. <br />JoanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10541262358255974325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-68387871142728980262013-04-12T22:33:16.057-07:002013-04-12T22:33:16.057-07:00Thanks, Annis. I'm glad my regard for both me...Thanks, Annis. I'm glad my regard for both men came through. What you have to say really means a lot. I have such great people taking the time to read my stuff that it really inspires me to do the best I can.Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553876967209814324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-40078004772893580972013-04-12T21:48:40.145-07:002013-04-12T21:48:40.145-07:00Jerry, I remember Sandy Koufax from my youth but d...Jerry, I remember Sandy Koufax from my youth but didn't recall the wealth of information you shared with such respect and caring. Love this true line referring to Sandy and Jackie: "Though both received their fame and recognition through baseball, neither one needed baseball to live a life of importance." A dandy post. xoAAnnis Cassellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956658096326753578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-82882211827204985662013-04-12T18:58:17.364-07:002013-04-12T18:58:17.364-07:00Hi, Mom. Yep, Grandma and Grandpa would have been...Hi, Mom. Yep, Grandma and Grandpa would have been there on September 9, 1965 against the Cubs and heard Vin call "Sandy into his windup - there's the pitch - SWUNG ON AND MISSED, A PERFECT GAME!!!"<br /><br />Their love came through you.Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553876967209814324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-45448717694598442702013-04-12T18:37:23.084-07:002013-04-12T18:37:23.084-07:00I really enjoyed this blog Jerry, and it brought b...I really enjoyed this blog Jerry, and it brought back so many special memories. Two of my favorite Brooklyn Dodger fans would have loved it too. They were there when Sandy threw his first pitch in California, and never missed one of his games. If they weren't in the stands, they were listening to Vinny call it on the radio.<br />They would be proud, because you have their love of baseball and for their Boys in Blue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-15687940748043488922013-04-12T15:54:00.597-07:002013-04-12T15:54:00.597-07:00Shannon, thanks for commenting. The truth is, I w...Shannon, thanks for commenting. The truth is, I wasn't sure what you meant. I was was worried I might offend some of your loyal readers and hoped sharing my thoughts might dispel some myths about hunters. I'm gratified that you both knew what I meant and feel the same! Again, great post.Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553876967209814324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-25721228293482018592013-04-12T15:40:19.095-07:002013-04-12T15:40:19.095-07:00Great post for K, thank you so much for stopping b...Great post for K, thank you so much for stopping by my running blog and leaving me a comment...I hope you did not get the wrong idea, I come from a long line of hunters who only kill humanely and would never bait or poach an animal...I too appreciate what the animal has given...blessings and thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Shannon at <a href="http://runningsurvivor.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">I Survived and Now I Run</a>Shannon @I Survived and Now I Runhttp://runningsurvivor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-88239148036028973902013-04-12T15:19:10.465-07:002013-04-12T15:19:10.465-07:00Thanks, Coach. I almost didn't get it done be...Thanks, Coach. I almost didn't get it done before work this morning. I'm glad Sunday is coming, this daily blogging schedule is catching up with me. I'm so glad you liked it.<br /><br />Thanks for the wish, too. What I want is to get Jane Leavy's book signed by her and by Sandy and a baseball signed by Sandy. I gave you a copy of it. As busy as you are, I hope you'll have time to read it someday.<br /><br />As for Jarret; ah, kids, what are you gonna do?Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553876967209814324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-84421615062015569062013-04-12T15:16:26.936-07:002013-04-12T15:16:26.936-07:00Thanks, Kathy, very glad you liked it.
I'm al...Thanks, Kathy, very glad you liked it.<br /><br />I'm also a fan who has praise for lots of players on lots of teams, including Cincinnati, like Vandermeer, Rose, Bench, Griffey. Speaking of which, our own Bakersfield Blaze is a Cincinnati affiliate, and Ken Griffey, Sr. is the manager. How about that?<br /><br />In return for your kind comments, I leave you with my favorite Pete Rose quote (from memory so maybe not perfect): "Let those other guys give 100% - they're good. Me, I have to give 110% to compete. Baseball is a hard game. Love it hard and it will love you back. Slack off for a minute and you'll find yourself on the outside wondering what the hell happened."Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553876967209814324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-13824582277597115142013-04-12T10:25:00.644-07:002013-04-12T10:25:00.644-07:00I got the chills and a bit teary reading this, Jer...I got the chills and a bit teary reading this, Jer. Your dedication to him here is perfect, flawless... just like Sandy's short but meaningful indention on the game of baseball. <br /><br />I think, no.. I know... that this is my favorite blog to date. The emotion, the timing, the heart. When I posted that status update a month ago about Jarret & Sandy Koufax, I included you in it because I "seemed to remember" that you liked him. Now, after reading this, I see that you more than simply "like" him. I hope upon hope that one day you will be able to meet him, too. I fear that while impressed, the true greatness of Sandy probably escaped Jarret. <br /><br />What a great, stirring blog. Great topic. Bravo.<br /><br />Dana @ <a href="http://www.danamartinwriting.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Waiter, drink please!</a><br /><br />Dana Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572600397353343386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3917420166802101187.post-43041032552450540132013-04-12T10:07:51.698-07:002013-04-12T10:07:51.698-07:00A true baseball fan here, I loved this post! I gre...A true baseball fan here, I loved this post! I grew up hearing the name Sandy Koufax, and it was always said with that sound of reverence. You also mentioned another favorite, Willie Mays. Being a lifelong Cincinnatian, when I invoke the name of a non-Red player for praise, you know he's special. Thanks for this post.<br /> Kathy @ Swagger Writers Kathy Cannon Wiechmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292361147412829444noreply@blogger.com