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Thank you! My highest percentage was chet lemon at 6 or 8%, I probably could have done better with someone like Steve Kemp, Ron LeFlore or Dave Stegman. But of course I thought of all those after Lemon.

You morons have me hooked on this now! Took me a couple of days to learn what counts and what doesn't, but the last few days I've gotten 8 or 9s. The mant thousands of hours collecting and sorting baseball cards in the 70s and 80s serves me well now. This was my lowest rarity score. ⚾️ Immaculate Grid 155 9/9: Rarity: 18 IMMACULATE! 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 Play at: https://immaculategrid.com @immaculategrid x @baseball_ref

That happens quickly. 4-3 cubs.

The one I remember best is Rusty Staub in the early 80's. He took a big swing and the ball hit him right in the knee. If I recall correctly, he argued the strike so much he was thrown out of the game.

KISS' "Christine Sixteen ", "Goin' Blind", and "Domino" are all about older men lusting after underage girls. Here is my take on it: way back in the day, girls did get married young, way before 18, and started families. Coming out of the depression, there was a resurgence of this in the US. Many families were very poor and children were encouraged to be on their own at a younger age out of necessity. I have an aunt who married at 14 in 1947 to an older man. It was pretty common. Loretta Lynn married at 14. That generation"s children became the free love hippy generation in the 60's and 70's, the time period most of these songs were written. It was out of fashion for girls to get married so, so young anymore, but their parents were in serious relationships having sex when they were 14, 15, 16, so I think the parents of these kids probably thought it wasn't really a big deal then (late 60s, early 70s). In the 4 decades + since then, it has become really taboo for kids 14-17 to be in serious relationships and having sex. Those songs have not aged well, and we question why they were written and popular at the time. It was just a sign of the times. It doesn't make it right, it just was. In the early part of the 20th century it was commen to see postcards and pictures of native americans wearing swatsikas. It was a symbol of good luck. I when I was going to school in the 70s and 80s it was common for kids to where shirts and clothing with the confederate flag. Now you would never do either, because they have become signs of hate. Times change, mostly for the better.

I'm sure hundreds, if not thousands of athletes have found themselves caught up with an underage girl, knowingly or unknowingly. The difference between the 70s and today is social media. It is obvious Wander knew those photos of him and that girl were being taken. Did he know she was underage? We will see. But I don't know how any athletes could or would put themselves in that situation. Maybe it is. "It won't happen to me" attitude, but your livelihood and freedom are at stake. Somehow, some way, you have to be sure they are of age.

If true, it sounds more like the Felipe Vazquez case a few years ago. From being an all star to being in prison. Again, if it is true, Wander should also go to prison. https://nypost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/nypost.com/2021/05/20/felipe-vazquez-found-guilty-on-abuse-charges-after-sex-with-minor/amp/?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From %1%24s&aoh=16921119463372&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2021%2F05%2F20%2Ffelipe-vazquez-found-guilty-on-abuse-charges-after-sex-with-minor%2F

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All everyone has said and more are true. He was a true gentleman, and always had time for me when I asked him a question about players I was researching for my books. I grew up with Ernie and Paul, and my kids grew up with Dan and Jim. I hope the next generation will be so lucky to have as good of a team to listen to as those others would. It will be a hard broadcast to listen tonight, and I'm sure Dan is not looking forward to it. Thanks for the memories Mr. Price and I hope you are in a nice area tonight.

Thank you.

Thank you very much for the explanation. Greatly appreciated.

Good start, more please.

Question: if E Rod opts out, and becomes a free agent, do we get a draft pick from the team that signs him? I know we will have to offer him a qualified offer, but I don't know if we get that opportunity if a player opts out of an existing contract.

Well, JV got his money and got to be in Houston anyway.

Baseball cards 10 years apart

Cup of coffee in 1968

Good 'ol Pat Sheridan.

Winner winner chicken dinner! Lynn Jones, 1974 graduate of Theil College. Also in their HOF.

Many bonus points if you can name this former Tiger/Royal. Hint: this is his college senior picture, right before he was drafted in 1974.

I hope he can find another team that needs some MLB outfield help. I root for guys like him to hold on long enough to get their 10 years service time. He is approaching 9 years now, So he has his golden ticket, but needs another year plus to hit 10.

I agree. I was listening with my last night and told her it was time for Jim to hang up his spikes. She asked me how long he had been with the Tigers, and I said on and off since 1967. She said if you were the same team 55 + years you started, and you were in your 80's still doing what you loved, would you quit? She has a point.

I heard Dan say two games ago he was taking an extended All-Star break and enjoy some family time in west Michigan. Probably his first true summer vacation in 30+ years. Thoughts on Jim and Greg: Greg interrupted Jim several times early in the game yesterday, so they don't have their timing down at all. Later in the game Greg got better by asking Jim questions and letting him speak. I just think Greg likes to talk a whole lot and fill all the space. Does anyone know if he is solo in Erie? That may have a lot to do with it.

I just looked up that photo, that was 10 years ago! I have no recollection of the Tigers honoring him. I guess enough time had passed to fondly remember 1984 and forget 1987 when he was with the Twins.

Looks like he has maintained his playing days weight.

Don't forget this guy