R.I.P Pete Rose

 Charlie Hustle is perhaps the greatest baseball player not in the Hall of Fame. Pete Rose hit over .300 for his career. He has played in more Major League Baseball games and has more hits than any other player in the league's history. 

                                                       Highlights:

He was a 17 time All-Star, an MVP, won three batting titles, a three-time World Series Champion, and a rookie of the year award through a 23-year career.

When he became the hit king:

He was banned from the Hall of Fame for betting on baseball. However, his achievements show he was an all-time great.

R.I.P Bobby Hull

 Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull passed away at the age of 84 on January 30, The legendary skater scored 741 goals in a career that scanned 23 years. He was the NHL's MVP twice and lead the league in points three times. 

He was a NHL All-Star 12 times, a two-time WHA MV and five-time WHA All-Star. 

Bobby Hull will be missed by his fans, friends and family.

Blogging from A to Z April Challenge 2022: C is for Cal Ripken Jr

 Cal Ripken Jr known as baseball's Iron Man for breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played record and also set the league's record for most consecutive innings played. He won awards from the get-go Rookie of the Year, World Series Champion, Two-time MVP, 19-time All-Star, and capped off with an induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

                                               Setting the record...

His final home run

Thanks for visiting and tomorrow I will have a new post for D.

R.I.P Bill Buckner

Bill Buckner passed away at the age of 69. Sadly he is probably remembered for a botched play in the 1986 World Series.

It is sad because he had a successful Major League career collecting 2715 career hits. He was the National League Batting Champion in 1980. In 1981 he ended up on an All-Star Team. He had a long career spanning 22 seasons and he played for five different teams.

He will be missed by baseball fans and his family. May he rest in peace.

Baseball lost a Slugger and a Catcher

Don Baylor passed away this week at the age of 68. He started his baseball playing career with the Baltimore Orioles and ended with the Oakland A's.

1987 World Series game 6 with the Minnesota Twins...

A 5-RBI game in the American League Championship Series in 1982..

338 home runs, an All-star, a World Series Champion, an MVP, inducted to the Angels Hall of Fame, and a National League Manager of the Year Award highlight his career. He provided memories for baseball  fans and will be missed.


Best known for his years playing with the Philadelphia Phillies Darren Daulton also passed away this week. He was only 55. He is on the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame, a three time All-Star and a World Series Champion with the Miami Marlins.

Here is a home run in the 1993 World Series with the Phillies...

Here is a homerun with the Florida Marlins in the 1997 World Series..

He will be remembered by Philadelphia fans for years to come.

R.I.P. Yogi Berra

Yogi Berra one of the best catchers in baseball history passed away yesterday at the age of 90. Among his quotable quotes he once said "It ain't over 'til it's over" well today it is over.

A mini biography of the New York Yankee great..

The Hall of Fame catcher was a World War II veteran. So even without his incredible baseball career his passing would be worth a moment to reflect on.

He was involved in 21 World Series as a player, coach or manager during his career and wound up on the winning side 13 times. In addition to being inducted into the Hall of Fame he was also selected for the All-Century team in 1999.

Celebration of his 90th birthday earlier this year..

His jersey number retired by the New York Yankees. He was a three time American League MVP and an All-Star selection 18 times.

His wit will be missed, gratitude for his military services always extended, and his place in baseball history unmatched. I hope he rests in peace and I am glad he enjoyed a long life.

Happy Birthday Willie Mays

The great Willie Mays turns 82 today. He was a 24-time all star, two-time all star game MVP, and two-time National League All-Star. He hit over .300 for his career, hit 660 home runs and over 3,000 hits. Mays was a first ballet Hall of Famer. It goes without saying he was one of the best centerfielders to play the game.


Here is the play he is best known for "The Catch"...

Hete is his song...

His 660th homer...

Happy Birthday Willie Mays!