I was at Cubs Spring training today and Fergie Jenkins, Lee Smith, Meadowlark Lemon, Bill Buckner, Bobby Dernier, and Pete LaCock were signing autographs for the Ferguson Jenkins Foundation. Since I knew Fergie and Lee from Cubs camp, I stopped by to say Hi. Didn't need any autographs so I pulled out a couple of 5 dollar bills as a donation as they were there for a reason. Both told me that was not necessary but I told them that it was something I wanted to do for the foundation. Sometimes it is not about the autograph and more about friendship. Was good to talk to both of them and they both remembered me well. Lee started with "How is my catcher", he wanted to know how I was doing after my spinal stroke and he made a point to ask about my wife's health as she has COPD. Both great people and very caring.
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Favorite MLB quote. " I knew we could find a place to hide you". Lee Smith talking about my catching abilities at Cubs Fantasy camp.
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