MLB Week 5 - 11 March
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Atw 309 Mlb Week
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Can't go to a Royals game and not have some good K.C. BBQ!
IdRatherBeSkiing
Sherbet is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
t shirt cannon AND hot dog cannon!
the phillies are red and white so i think i'll stick with my switch avatar for the next week when i'm still all excited about my new toy.
the phillies are red and white so i think i'll stick with my switch avatar for the next week when i'm still all excited about my new toy.
Bill Veeck
Bill Veeck - Wikipedia
Spring training - Wikipedia
According to the autobiography of former Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck, the avoidance of racism was one reason the Cactus League was established.[17] In 1947, Veeck was the owner of the minor league Milwaukee Brewers and the team trained in Ocala, Florida. Veeck inadvertently sat in the Black section of the segregated stands and engaged in conversation with a couple of fans. According to Veeck's book, the local law enforcement told Veeck he could not sit in that section, and then called the Ocala mayor when Veeck argued back. The mayor finally backed down when Veeck threatened to take his team elsewhere for spring training and promised to let the country know why.
Veeck sold the Brewers in 1945 and retired to his ranch in Tucson, Arizona, but soon purchased the Cleveland Indians in 1946. He decided to buck tradition and train the Indians in Tucson and convinced the New York Giants to give Phoenix a try. Thus the Cactus League was born.[18] Veeck then signed Larry Doby to the Indians. Doby was the second African-American to play MLB in the 20th century, and the first for the American League.[19]
Bill Veeck - Wikipedia
Spring training - Wikipedia
According to the autobiography of former Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck, the avoidance of racism was one reason the Cactus League was established.[17] In 1947, Veeck was the owner of the minor league Milwaukee Brewers and the team trained in Ocala, Florida. Veeck inadvertently sat in the Black section of the segregated stands and engaged in conversation with a couple of fans. According to Veeck's book, the local law enforcement told Veeck he could not sit in that section, and then called the Ocala mayor when Veeck argued back. The mayor finally backed down when Veeck threatened to take his team elsewhere for spring training and promised to let the country know why.
Veeck sold the Brewers in 1945 and retired to his ranch in Tucson, Arizona, but soon purchased the Cleveland Indians in 1946. He decided to buck tradition and train the Indians in Tucson and convinced the New York Giants to give Phoenix a try. Thus the Cactus League was born.[18] Veeck then signed Larry Doby to the Indians. Doby was the second African-American to play MLB in the 20th century, and the first for the American League.[19]
The late, great owner of the Detroit Tigers, Mike Ilitch
The Royals new slogan for the 2017 season:
The Yankees are my favorite team, but also recognizing that I like the Cubs in the NL.
t shirt cannon AND hot dog cannon!
the phillies are red and white so i think i'll stick with my switch avatar for the next week when i'm still all excited about my new toy.
Are you on strike from ATW?
I'm just going to make this my new permanent avatar. I can't keep up.
