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A Pitcher of Ice

Edgy DC Dec 19 2005 03:10 PM

Tom Glavine recalls the hockey career that might have been.

Bret Sabermetric Dec 19 2005 03:17 PM

Note to MBTN psycho-numerologists: "Not bad for a guy who was a big fan of the great Bobby Orr, yet instead of wearing Orr’s number 4, he wore the jersey of the famed No. 7, Phil Esposito", thus perhaps explaining Glavine's choice in baseball uniform number.

Zvon Dec 19 2005 03:50 PM

He chose baseball and he still lost his front teeth. Ironic no?

ScarletKnight41 Dec 19 2005 04:04 PM

I still tell my kids in the car - "Buckle up - don't be like Tom Glavine."

Edgy DC Dec 27 2005 12:45 AM

A Catcher of Ice.

MFS62 Dec 27 2005 11:08 AM

Yogi a closet hoser? Who woulda' thunk it? I'm still laughing at the mental image of him on skates. LAter

Frayed Knot Dec 27 2005 12:02 PM

For all the jokes about Yogi's looks and about his general, umm ... 'Yoginess', he was actually a terrific athlete who seemed to be a natural in whatever he picked up according to numerous sources. I wasn't aware of the hockey, but I do know that he was a highly sought after football (and I believe also soccer) player as a youth, played some very good golf after his pro days were over, and was undefeated in a short stint as a boxer.

Edgy DC Dec 27 2005 12:55 PM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 27 2005 01:38 PM

You shouldn't need a mental image, as there's an actual image in that article. Yeah, for all the easy observations that he didn't appear as an athlete should, how many men have the genes to have three sons and see one become a minor league catcher, a second become an NFL kick returner, and a third become an 11-year major league shortstop?

MFS62 Dec 27 2005 01:07 PM

Edgy DC wrote: You shouldn't need a mental image, as there's an actual image in that article. Yes, I saw it. I meant that image is going to stick in my mind for quite a while. :) Good genes. Later

TheOldMole Dec 27 2005 06:45 PM

My favorite sports dual career of all time was Gilles Villemure, Ranger goalie and harness racing driver.