All fans have some kind of memory of Willie, even if it's derived from a grainy film clip of The Catch, or all the others that are now ubiquitous online. I saw Willie up close in 1964, at Shea, sitting in a box seat behind 1B, as he legged out a hit. Unforgettable.
Your story, Griff, is wonderful, and for your son, it must have a glow surrounding it. Thanks!
Beautiful story, Griff. Recalling his famous play in the 1954 World Series, Willie always said The Throw was just as important as The Catch. Thirty-seven years later, he proved that again, giving your son and your dad a great baseball memory.
A wonderful memory, Richard, that brings a tear to one's eyes. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Jeff Kades
All fans have some kind of memory of Willie, even if it's derived from a grainy film clip of The Catch, or all the others that are now ubiquitous online. I saw Willie up close in 1964, at Shea, sitting in a box seat behind 1B, as he legged out a hit. Unforgettable.
Your story, Griff, is wonderful, and for your son, it must have a glow surrounding it. Thanks!
Beautiful story, Griff. Recalling his famous play in the 1954 World Series, Willie always said The Throw was just as important as The Catch. Thirty-seven years later, he proved that again, giving your son and your dad a great baseball memory.
What a great story, memory for Matt and reminder of the beauty of the game, and the greats that have played it.