The Mets didn't have much of a chance to win "the 2007 & 2008 National League East" as John McCain & Sarah Palin didn't win the 2008 U.S. Presidency. The "Phillies" continue to show mockery over the "New York Mets"
Nice reminiscences. But he mis-heard Red Barber describing Dixie Walker's "OPENLY closed stance." Red said "OVERLY closed..." Hard to distinguish over the radio.
Octagenerian, I hope you continue to make color commentary for all areas of interest in your young life. I will need 30 years to get to be an octagenerian but I live in the past. Life just seemed to be a lot fuller and meant a lot more. I'd rather be 80 than 50. So, I live my life vicariously through the older generation and I frequent senior centers.
Thank you for those wonderful stories. I am just wondering what neighborhood in Brooklyn you grew up in? My father was from Crown Heights and my mother was from Flatbush..
Your terrific stories, memories, and anecdotes, will live on here on YouTube. They are a superb recollection of an era, time, and place. we must never forget. And we won't. Thanks to you. Thanks so much.
Thanks for sharing. My uncle told me something today about Ebbets Field that I never heard before, but the vendors used to wear stovepipe hats that they'd use to catch flyballs with during batting practice. Do you remember anything like that?
Al Schact, the baseball comedian used to perform at home plate before the game. He would stagger around and catch pop-ups in his stovepipe. It is certainly possible that when he was not doing his act he would jokingly catch fly balls in the outfield.
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wavyboy89 1 year ago
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The Mets didn't have much of a chance to win "the 2007 & 2008 National League East" as John McCain & Sarah Palin didn't win the 2008 U.S. Presidency. The "Phillies" continue to show mockery over the "New York Mets"
Signal337 3 years ago
Great stuff and wonderful memories! I'm a die-hard Mets fan, but I love to hear about "the glory days" and history of the game. Thanks!
NCS11364 3 years ago
It's Snider, Duke Snider. Thank you.
rhpositive2002 3 years ago
Thanks for the correction. I am a Yankee fan. What do I know!
octogenerian 3 years ago
That's what octogenarian said. He does say "Duke Snider". Perhaps it's the New York accent that threw you.
CodusKhan 3 years ago
The original title of this video was "Duke Snyder" that is what i was referring to.
rhpositive2002 3 years ago
Ah, my mistake.
CodusKhan 3 years ago
Americana
darthpeikoff 4 years ago
Nice reminiscences. But he mis-heard Red Barber describing Dixie Walker's "OPENLY closed stance." Red said "OVERLY closed..." Hard to distinguish over the radio.
shle42 4 years ago
Thanks for this.
deesyphrr 4 years ago
Thank you so much. This is priceless.
just2w4tch 4 years ago
Octagenerian, I hope you continue to make color commentary for all areas of interest in your young life. I will need 30 years to get to be an octagenerian but I live in the past. Life just seemed to be a lot fuller and meant a lot more. I'd rather be 80 than 50. So, I live my life vicariously through the older generation and I frequent senior centers.
goodguy309 4 years ago
Thank you for those wonderful stories. I am just wondering what neighborhood in Brooklyn you grew up in? My father was from Crown Heights and my mother was from Flatbush..
SenhordoBonfim 4 years ago
Born and raised in Williamsburg. The old neighberhood is having a rebirth with a thriving art community and expensive condos.
octogenerian 4 years ago
yes, it seems Brooklyn is experiencing a renaissance.
SenhordoBonfim 4 years ago
Your terrific stories, memories, and anecdotes, will live on here on YouTube. They are a superb recollection of an era, time, and place. we must never forget. And we won't. Thanks to you. Thanks so much.
scottreiburn 4 years ago
Thanks for sharing. My uncle told me something today about Ebbets Field that I never heard before, but the vendors used to wear stovepipe hats that they'd use to catch flyballs with during batting practice. Do you remember anything like that?
justenoughrope 4 years ago
Al Schact, the baseball comedian used to perform at home plate before the game. He would stagger around and catch pop-ups in his stovepipe. It is certainly possible that when he was not doing his act he would jokingly catch fly balls in the outfield.
octogenerian 4 years ago