Ripkin's father yanked Cal Jr. out of a game in the middle innings one time - he did not want to ruin the 2,350-whatever playing streak but he had to let the kid know who the Manager was.
All my relatives and friends were hating on the old man except me. I love Cal Jr but the old man WAS the boss - what he says has to go.
I had a Don Buford bat - broken off throw away - it was the heaviest allowed by MLB back oil the day. it WAS heavy!
My uncle had a Frank Howard full bat - also the heaviest allowed by MLB. Howard used to wave that bat like it was a badminton racket!
Yes I love the Orioles but have extreme respect for the pinstripes. When the Orioles can't win I find myself rooting for the Yanks.
I li ve in S. CA but only went to a handful of Dodger and Angels games. Just not the same. They are okay, I guess, but the Orioles are for me.
CAL who dreamed of being a Oriole starting Pitcher as a small boy.