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Jim Myers
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| Sept. 18, 2015 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Passing of Wayne Henck It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Wayne Henck of the Huffman Electric Team and wore uniform Number 1. Wayne was an 8 year survivor of liver transplant and a friend to all. He will be greatly missed by all his many friends and family. Prayers of comfort to his family, his wife Vicki and friends. Visitation will be on Saturday, Sept. 19th at Crowell Brothers funeral home at 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Peachtree Corners. Visitation is from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. The funeral will be 2pm on Monday, Sept. 21st at Dunwoody United Methodist Church on Mt Vernon Hwy. Dunwoody, Ga. Visitation will also from 1-2pm before the service. Till we meet again my brother as teammates on the other side. The Hitman #13 |
| Sept. 3, 2015 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 1st or second at Southern in Birmingham While other associations would have rewarded both Teams with first place awards especially since the game was played under championship rules and both teams were awarded 1st place for TOC, I don't understand why one 1st place team gets different awards than another 1st place. I guess SSUSA was saving a couple of dollars on awards that are mostly supported by their sponsors. How can you justify one team in 70 Major eligible for rings and not the 65AAA team that was champion but received second place awards, very poor for a TOC qualifier. |
| Sept. 3, 2015 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 1st or second at Southern in Birmingham Thanks for the great input, their was more involved that I didn't mention, This was the 3 A championship game with the winner receiving the TOC bid. After excepting the call they scored 4 more runs that ending but we pulled out the win. Another problem arises, the tournament included four 65 3 A's & one 70 major undefeated team. We all 3 agreed who ever won the game would forfeit the final game with the major team since both teams would win their age group and bid to the TOC. We were told by the director that the game had to be played or forfeit the 3 A championship. We discussed why risk injury on a game that doesn't count in the standings. We play the game and was beat by several runs due to awesome hitting & they enjoyed having the extra man in the field. As the awards were being handed out the 70 Major received SSUSA Polo shirts & we received SSUSA hats for winning the 3 A championship. Unbelievable Tom Wasmer SLO SOX 3 A |
| Sept. 2, 2015 hitman | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Another Safe or out Question While other associations would have rewarded both Teams with first place awards especially since the game was played under championship rules and both teams were awarded 1st place for TOC, I don't understand why one 1st place team gets different awards than another 1st place. I guess SSUSA was saving a couple of dollars on awards that are mostly supported by their sponsors. How can you justify one team in 70 Major eligible for rings and not the 65AAA team that was champion but received second place awards, very poor for a TOC qualifier. |
| Aug. 28, 2015 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Prayers for Wayne Henck and family Many of you know Wayne and many don't, but Wayne is an 8 year liver transplant survivor and a retired Atlanta detective. Wayne has developed abscesses on his liver and went through a very rough period this month. The liver problems have taken a toll on his heart and he is not strong enough to have another Liver transplant and now Doctors have told him that there is nothing more that they can do for him except try to keep him comfortable. He will be moved from Emory Hospital in Atlanta into a palliative care facility with Hospice. Wayne has many friends and has played with many ball teams and everybody is a friend to Wayne. I have had the pleasure of playing with him on Huffman Electric and several other teams and wish him and his family peace and comfort during these trying times. He has a website setup on caringbridge.org where you may visit for updates and tributes for Wayne. He will always be on the Lord's All-American Team and in the lineup everyday. Please remember to pray for his comfort in this trying time. The Hitman #13 |
| Aug. 11, 2015 hitman | Topic: Website comments Discussion: ratings Totally agree but what's even worse is a team that won Vegas last year as a Major team and now playing up one age group with 5 or more players from that team is still playing Major. Only certain teams get correct rating but until it is corrected SSUSA will continue to have Teams not playing in tournaments. Lost $$$ but they don't even care as long as Director gets his way. |
| Aug. 6, 2015 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Religious ceremonies at tournaments We usually pray both before our games as a team and after the games with both teams on the mound. I feel that the mound sessions creates a unique bonding session for both teams as we submit our prayer list and concerns for family, friends and loved ones along with all those who served in the Armed Forces. It also gives the opportunity to offer praises in those case where prayers have been answered. Recently we offered praise for a teammate who celebrated 8 years of success for a liver transplant and now he is battling an unknown infection and with GOD's will he can continue to be an active member of the TEAM. AMEN!!!!! |
| March 18, 2015 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Unloader Knee Brace I've been wearing one since 2005, when I was told I needed knee replacement. Along with the Ortho-Visc shots I'm still going on the knee. Have worn out 3 DonJoys and currently using a Bledsloe. Like the Bledsloe much better than the DonJoys. Just takes some getting used to running but much better than a knee replacement. Never have pain when wearing the brace, have even started wearing it for golf. Make sure you get a good fit, I had one that took a lot of adjusting and it never did as good as the others. I would have had many knee injuries without it or just one career ending. |
| March 17, 2015 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Birmingham One-Day Rescheduled Steve, Huffman Electric will NOT be attending the one day on April 11th. Sorry to many conflicts. Jim |
| Feb. 26, 2015 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Feb. 28, Birmingham One-Day tourney Steve could we have a snowball battle instead of a softball tournament, snowballs don't hurt as bad!!!!! Besides I might get a shot at the guy who kicked me last year, finger gets very cold and sore during winter. |
| Nov. 27, 2014 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bill Gore's wife Panhandle Hitmen Here's an update on Bill Gore's wife, Keep on Praying: Bill Gore's wife Donna remains in a Las Vegas hospital, and is doing somewhat better since they have removed her ventilator and feeding tube. They even had her walking a little today. They also plan to move her out of ICU tomorrow if her CT Scan checks out good. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as she continues to show progress. |
| Nov. 27, 2014 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is the time to give Thanks for all the health that us Senior Softballers have to be able to play the game at our age and still be highly competitive. Also for our family's, teammates, sponsors and associations that provide venues where we develop the relationships that we have in Senior Softball. Happy Thanksgiving to all, The Hitman #13 |
| Nov. 18, 2014 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bill Gore's wife Panhandle Hitmen Guys and Gals we need prayers for Bill Gore's wife who had a stroke and now has a blood clot in her heart. They have drilled her skull to relieve pressure but can't do anything with the clot in the heart until she is in better shape. She is currently in ICU and we all will say uplifting prayers for her. Please pass along the prayer request along with your prayers. The Hitman #13 |
| Oct. 12, 2014 hitman | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Seek 60 AAA tourney team ATLANTA Yes, that's Bruce Fairchild!!!!!!! |
| Oct. 8, 2014 hitman | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: DH In ISSA and ASA 65 and over use 11 fielders and bat as many as desired. In SPA and SSUSA the 11 fielders start at 70 and bat as many as want. This is Senior Ball rules. |
| Oct. 8, 2014 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Worlds in Vegas Logistics were good but only having one umpire in double elimination games just isn't acceptable, especially when he doesn't know the rules and then cops an attitude when we tried to ask questions. Called batter out for stepping on line, not out of box, doesn't know it's the location of the ball for fair and foul not the fielder, doesn't call batter out for retreating from first, and totally misses call when 3rd base coach all but tackles runner to stop him from scoring. Surely it's bad enough to only have one umpire but totally incompetent just isn't acceptable, they were all easy calls. I know we are not the Majors with instant replay but he didn't need instant replay, just the knowledge to make the correct calls. Then when we had him the second time it was all about him and not the game, fortunately he had a good partner the second time. |
| Oct. 7, 2014 hitman | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 2014 World Masters Logistics were good but only having one umpire in double elimination games just isn't acceptable, especially when he doesn't know the rules and then cops an attitude when we tried to ask questions. Called batter out for stepping on line, not out of box, doesn't know it's the location of the ball for fair and foul not the fielder, doesn't call batter out for retreating from first, and totally misses call when 3rd base coach all but tackles runner to stop him from scoring. Surely it's bad enough to only have one umpire but totally incompetent just isn't acceptable, they were all easy calls. I know we are not the Majors with instant replay but he didn't need instant replay, just the knowledge to make the correct calls. Then when we had him the second time it was all about him and not the game, fortunately he had a good partner the second time. |
| Sept. 21, 2014 hitman | Topic: Product review Discussion: face masks Using the Schutt metal and took a bad hop off of chin/cheek area, I'm sure it saved a broken jaw. |
| Aug. 31, 2014 hitman | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Jose and Ozzie Canseco looking to play 50 and over together in Las Vegas September tournament Then some team will get two guys that can hit it a mile!!!!!! Congrats to them!!!!!!! |
| Aug. 31, 2014 hitman | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Jose and Ozzie Canseco looking to play 50 and over together in Las Vegas September tournament Since they are probably on nobody's roster how will they be picked up. We all know they would be rated 50 major+ and pickups are supposed to be from the next age group, so they can't play 50, maybe 45+?????? Anybody have the answer????? |
