On this date, 78 years ago, "The Great One" was born...

[thekingofclout]

and on this coming New Years Eve, it will mark the 40th year of Roberto Clemente's untimely death.

Boy, could Baseball really use another like you, Roberto.

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[barrysloate]

Jimmy- today is also the 50th anniversary of a day you will appreciate:

On August 18, 1962 the Beatles played a gig at a venue called Hulme Hall. Nothing special about that, but it was their first engagement with their new drummer, Ringo Starr. Ringo debuted with the Beatles, 50 years ago today....

[Mark]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

and on this coming New Years Eve, it will mark the 40th year of Roberto Clemente's untimely death.

Boy, could Baseball really use another like you, Roberto.

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I remembered, too. And I really like that photo on the right. Where is it from?

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Mark

I remembered, too. And I really like that photo on the right. Where is it from?

Candlestick Park, Mark. c. 1966 by one of the top post-war photographers, Malcolm Emmons.

[packs]

Always like showing this one. Signed during his rookie season.

[Mark]

the day I got this one in person.

[MacDice]

Wayne Gretzky was born 78 years ago? He looks pretty good for his age.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Mark

the day I got this one in person.

Boy Mark. WHAT A BALL! Talk about a moment that will live with you forever! How did it come about? Before a game or after? Details Mark, details!

I went with my Little League Team to a game in the late 60s at Dodger Stadium and we were stuck in the right field pavilion (which is perfect for 9 & 10 year old kids!). Well, I couldn't take my eyes off of him the whole game! That was it for me. Although I trimmed down on my collection, the three photos and the letter I posted, are what I've kept. Am on the lookout for a signed personalized "To Jimmy/Jim" piece to add to my others. It will come.

[egbeachley]

I also thought of Gretzky. But knowing he was not 78 years old I racked my brain trying to figure out who it was. Clemente was never a consideration. I never heard anyone call him that.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by egbeachley

I also thought of Gretzky. But knowing he was not 78 years old

You're 100% correct Ed. When I was writing the title, I paused and thought... should I change this, so there's no confusion with Gretzky? And than I realized that only a complete moron could possibly think that Gretzky is 78 years old. Turns out I was absolutely right.