Merry Christmas!

We have heard this story many times but it is still meaningful and beautiful:

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." (Luke 2:8-20) 

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1971: The Mets traded a young Nolan Ryan to the Angels

Maybe the Mets needed some hitting?    On this day in 1971, the Mets traded a very young Nolan Ryan to the Angels for Jim Fregosi, a former AL All Star.  

To be fair, Ryan had been a bit wild as a young pitcher plus the Mets were very deep with Seaver, Koosman and Gentry.    They felt that Fregosi could add some punch to their lineup.

The trade paid off because the Mets won the NL pennant in 1973.  On the other hand,  the Angels had to wait until 1979 for a championship.   

Ryan was a strikeout king for much of the 1970's before signing with the Astros and ending his career with the Rangers.

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December 10, 1967: We remember the day that Otis Redding was killed in Madison, Wisconsin

Otis Redding was killed in a plane crash in Wisconsin on this day in 1967.

I remember this event quite well.  We had heard on the radio that Otis Redding would play in Madison.  His sudden death was quite a shock for many of us.

Otis Redding recorded "Dock of the Bay" a few days before his death.  It became a #1 song the following spring. 

What a talented performer!   You can get his music HERE.   

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Pearl Harbor 1941 and World War II with Barry Jacobsen

Pearl Harbor 1941 and World War II with Barry Jacobsen.....click to listen.. https://t.co/4SNVzbNTR1

— Silvio Canto, Jr. (@SCantojr) August 27, 2017

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