A fight breaks out at a sporting event and the immediate reaction of fans is instinctive and visceral. It’s human nature -- cheers and jeers, shock and awe, taking sides and placing blame. And it’s all fun and games ……
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It’s everywhere you turn -- signs of unintelligent life. Here are two random examples of in-your-face abuse of the English language: Fan sign at a ballgame: “WE (LOVE) ARE NY (YANKEES)” Artwork on the sidewalk in front of a sign…
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Sometimes baseball players forget the players that have come before them. Even though the greats are recognized by the Hall of Fame, welcomed back with their “Day” at the ballpark and recognized before all-star games and at old-timers days (how’s…
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Kids idolize ballplayers. In my Boomer generation, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays and Sandy Koufax were true national heroes. Each region of the country with a team also had local favorites – Pete Rose in Cincinnati, Al Kaline in Detroit, Hank…
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