Yogi: “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”
I must be in the front row!
The Hall Of Fame Induction Speech by Bob Uecker
One of the most classic HOF speeches you'll ever hear. Give it a listen.
22 Minutes of MLB Players Making Circus Plays
Real Action Plays from MLB
If you have 22 minutes - or even just a couple minutes - launch this YouTube video for amazing catches, acrobatic slides, outstanding catches... You'd almost think you're watching NW Senior Softball!
The Feel Good Story of Senior Softball 2021 Melas Park
THE BATTLE OF THE NONAGENARIANS - MELAS PARK STYLE.
Apparently the following has been in editing for a couple weeks but we're excited to finally report the "Battle of the Nonagenarians".
The long awaited and highly anticipated pitching duel was held at Melas Park on the sun laden morning of Friday, October 1st. Al Silverman scoured the Phoenix area for 'The Best of the West" and flew in 93 year old youngster Mike Palizzi. The stage was set for the face off against the Midwest's favorite son the 90 year old youngster ace Don (SKIP) Kronberg.
The media was in a frenzy anticipating the clash. The crowd reportedly overflowed the stands on the now infamous 'B' diamond. S.R.O. was the sign of the day. Scalpers made a killing selling front row tickets.
The game finally started and lived up to anticipation. Both pitchers actually had a credible shot at a no-hitter... UNTIL the first inning. First and third basemen covered their respective lines like a junk yard dog guarding the meaty bone of a T-Bone steak. Middle infielders assumed the steel curtain, no holes defense. Outfielders floated through the gaps like they had wings on. Not an error was made... well until the 2nd batter.
In the end only one nonagenarian could take a victory lap. And yes, the Midwest's favorite son and winner of the 2021 Melas Park Cy Young (REALLY YOUNG) Award - Skip Kronberg walked away undefeated!
KUDO's to both gentlemen - Mike Palizzi and Skip Kronberg. You're an inspiration to the other 170 youngsters at Melas Park!
Yogi Said It
One of the most lovable ball players of all time, Yogi Berra was known for some great malapropisms - or in this case, Yogi-isms. Enjoy 25 of his best:
1. “It’s like deja vu all over again.”
2. “We made too many wrong mistakes.”
3. “You can observe a lot just by watching.”
4. “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”
5. “He hits from both sides of the plate. He’s amphibious.”
6. “If the world was perfect, it wouldn’t be.”
7. “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might end up some place else.”
8. Responding to a question about remarks attributed to him that he did not think were his: “I really didn’t say everything I said.”
9. “The future ain’t what it use to be.”
10. “I think Little League is wonderful. It keeps the kids out of the house.”
11. On why he no longer went to Ruggeri’s, a St. Louis restaurant: “Nobody goes there anymore because it’s too crowded.”
12. “I always thought that record would stand until it was broken.”
13. “We have deep depth.”
14. “All pitchers are liars or crybabies.”
15. When giving directions to Joe Garagiola to his New Jersey home, which is accessible by two routes: “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
16. “Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise they won’t come to yours.”
17. “Never answer anonymous letters.”
18. On being the guest of honor at an awards banquet: “Thank you for making this day necessary.”
19. “The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase.”
20. “Half the lies they tell about me aren’t true.”
21. As a general comment on baseball: “90% of the game is half mental.”
22. “I don’t know (if they were men or women running naked across the field). They had bags over their heads.”
23. “It gets late early out there.”
24. “Yogi, you are from St. Louis, we live in New Jersey, and you played ball in New York. If you go before I do, where would you like me to have you buried?” -Carmen Berra, Yogi’s wife. “Surprise me.” – Yogi
25. “It ain’t over till it’s over.”
