The guy is in his late 30's and he is now into the double figures once again for Home Runs with 10. He has now hit a very legitimate 621 for his career, I am of course talking about the sweet swinging, Ken Griffey Jr. I think he has been one of the classiest players in baseball over the last 20 years.
He reminds me of one of thee classiest guys Bernie Carbo.
One of my favorite players growing up and watching baseball was Bernie Carbo. I grew up a Red Sox fan and remember listening to my beloved Sox on the radio many nights. I can recall hearing the announcers calling the game and looking forward to Bernie coming to the plate.
Bernie hit just 98 HR during his career, but every time he came to bat for the Sox, I thought he would hit another one just for me. I was 11 years old in 1974 when Bernie hit 12 HR and the next year in 1975 he hit another 15.
In the 1975 World Series against the mighty Reds, Carbo went 3 for 7 with a double and 2 HR along with 4 RBI. The Sox fell a bit short that year, but the first favorite player in my life was so clutch.
Bernie Carbo has a website you can check out at berniecarbo.com and in their he talks about his passion for life, baseball and God. These are the same things that I value. I am sure that he is a great role model for many people. I hope someday that I can meet my boyhood hero!!!
So whether it is Bernie Carbo or Ken Griffey, there is just something about baseball and heroes that make me smile.
Who were or are your favorite players and for what reasons?
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