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Dr. Gregg Mann
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| May 16, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Just Curious Thank you so much for the history lesson "stick8"......I indeed went back through some of the history materials collected over the many years and found him....he was indeed a highlight to the Great Game of Slow-Pitch Softball.....Once again, thank you so much for sharing Bobby;s legacy......... |
| May 15, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Just Curious Doesn't anyone know anything about Bobby Chapp? |
| May 15, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Just Curious Regarding the "Bobby Chapp Memorial Tournament" underway today, who was Bobby Chapp? Have asked quite a few individuals and know one seems to know who he was........Just curious......thank you in advance |
| April 23, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: I Still Believe in Softball Thank you so much for the awesome review of this post and best wishes to everyone for a successful 2021 season! |
| April 1, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Changing the game forever Save the money, time & effort Webbie.....Move the Pitcher's Mound back for his/her safety and go with T-Ball...... |
| April 1, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Changing the game forever You might also consider waiting for the Price of this Ball and Who will be Paying a LOT more to Play........ |
| March 15, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: I Still Believe in Softball Bottomline, this really hits to the heart of the game we all love! |
| March 9, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: I Still Believe in Softball If this is true, my apologies Dbax and to everyone.....Phil told me he penned it......Still a great piece of work! |
| March 8, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: I Still Believe in Softball A deceased close friend of mine wrote this years ago and I thought it was something that would be welcomed by the Senior Softball community. On behalf of my close friend & teammate #12 Phil "the Lizard" Smith (R.I.P.), I know he would be honored to know his little ditty to the game is still active. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I Still Believe in Softball I believe in competition & camaraderie. I believe in brackets, bubble gum and bang-bang plays. I believe that attendance and preparation win games. I believe there is more to being a good batter than just being a good hitter. I believe in being relaxed on defense until the batter lifts his front foot. I believe it's ok to use defensive shifts to play the odds & head games. I believe in taking my turn to coach the base across the field from our dugout. I believe in checking on the condition of injured opponents. I believe players should applaud opponents after they make great defensive plays. I believe players get better with age. I am thankful & privileged to still be able to play at my age. I believe that softball has helped me as a person, I feel so lucky to be able to play. I believe 40-pound curls are better than 12-ounce ones. I believe taking winter BP with a cheap bat helps to hit summer homers with an expensive bat. I believe in running out routine grounders and lazy fly balls, no matter how frustrated I am. I believe it is better to be a smart base runner than a fast one. I believe in scoring from 3rd base on a double-play grounder or from 2nd on a very deep fly. I believe in the nervous anticipation of a play at the plate. I believe in the quiet buzz in a dugout when the defense is underestimating a batter's power. I believe in the magical moment of recognition after contact on a "no-doubter" home run. I believe in catchers who talk junk & pitchers who throw it. I believe in infielders who think getting dirty is part of the job description. I believe in fast outfielders who do not hug the lines or play too deep. I believe rattling bats can wake them up and uncrossing them can avoid bad luck. I believe in wiping the morning dew off a ball and squinting into a sunset. I believe I'll see a 3-6-1 double play again someday. I believe in saving an equipment catalog until the next issue replaces it. I believe photos, autographed balls and score-book pages can be better than trophies & t-shirts. I believe there is no off-season, just a longer wait until the next game. I believe in the butterflies of opening day and the long drive home after the final game. I believe in a small child in an over-sized jersey retrieving daddy's bat. I believe in showing appreciation to your family and friends who came to watch you play. I believe in thanking the umpires when the game is over, regardless of the score. I believe the final score is part of the overall experience. I believe in enjoying games in the twilight and respecting careers in theirs. |
| March 8, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Aahh! Life is so good! My bad Fabe...... |
| March 8, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Aahh! Life is so good! Best wishes Fave for a successful season! |
| Jan. 24, 2021 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Best Wishes Best wishes to everyone for an exciting & successful upcoming season! |
| July 15, 2020 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Tournament Results "the Rattlesnake" (just for Dave) [grins] |
| July 15, 2020 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Tournament Results Thank you once again for the results...... |
| Dec. 24, 2019 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Extra Innings--Speed Up the Outcome Have already done that in SSUSA tourney....... |
| Nov. 28, 2019 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Happy Thanksgiving Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving and a joyous Holiday Season to everyone! |
| Aug. 20, 2019 Sparky.1 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Northern Results Thank you so much for the results gentlemen.......... |
| Aug. 19, 2019 Sparky.1 | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Northern Results Any word on the results from this past weekend's Northerns? |
| Jan. 10, 2019 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Sponsorship To whom it may concern: Please stop all phone, text and email inquiries regarding a possible Sponsorship for the upcoming season. Should I decide to once again Sponsor a club, it will be my pleasure to announce it at the proper time. Sparky1 "the Rattlesnake" (just for Dave) [grins] |
| Nov. 18, 2018 Sparky.1 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: No Home Run Limit Those days are long gone unless you get rid of today's bats & balls and bring the equipment from yesterdayyears! Sparky1 "the Rattlesnake" (just for Dave) [grins] |
