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Rod Gaspar

MFS62 Dec 10 2007 07:18 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 10 2007 10:41 AM

Remember the author who got one of my rememberances into the book "Tales From The Mets Dugout"? He and some other writers are putting together a book on the 1969 Mets. He sent me a draft of the chapter he has written about Rod Gaspar. Here is a brief excerpt: ]ROD GASPAR Though his major league career was limited to parts of four seasons, Rod Gaspar was anything but a footnote player. While he played in only one full year in the majors, it was as a World Champion. Gaspar led National League outfielders in double plays while scoring a pivotal run in the 1969 World Series. Wherever he played, Gaspar was known for his spectacular outfield play and his late inning heroics. Retiring from baseball at the age of 30, Gaspar successfully made the transition to a second career . Rodney Earl Gaspar has been employed in the financial services industry since retiring as a player, specializing in asset management, insurance, and business planning. Later

RealityChuck Dec 10 2007 07:26 AM

Interesting.

Edgy DC Dec 10 2007 08:03 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Dec 10 2007 01:35 PM

Not for nothing, but are you sure he's cool with you posting this here, especially before it's been published?

metsguyinmichigan Dec 10 2007 08:16 AM

That was pretty cool! I hope the whole book is so detailed, a neat read. I didn't realize I shared a birthday with a Met!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 10 2007 08:18 AM

Supposed to be. Wait'll you get to the Kevin Collins chapter!

MFS62 Dec 10 2007 08:24 AM

Edgy DC wrote: Not ofor nothing, but are you sure he's cool with you posting this here, especially before it's been published? He used to post "teasers" on other baseball sites. That's where we first "met". So if it sells more books, he won't mind. And it is a draft (his words). But I see what you mean. I won't post any others. Later

Vic Sage Dec 10 2007 09:01 AM

That's one hell of a "teaser". Did you just exploit his "first serial rights" without his knowledge or permission?

MFS62 Dec 10 2007 10:37 AM

I'll edit it down for his (and my) protection. Thanks. Later

Kid Carsey Dec 10 2007 01:32 PM

Didn't have time to read it this morning, shoulda printed it.

TheOldMole Dec 13 2007 07:53 AM

Copy edit. He shouldn't put "retiring from" and "retiring as" in two consecutive sentences.