Sunday, August 18, 2024
My AT posts from last week...........and other stories..
My AT posts from last week...........and other stories...
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Price controls an oldie, but no goodie
Price controls an oldie, but no goodie - American Thinker https://t.co/TFHqlLPjCW
— Silvio Canto. Jr. (@silvio_canto) August 18, 2024
We remember Roberto Clemente (1934-1972)
We remember that Roberto Clemente was born on this day in 1934. He died tragically in 1972.
Put me down as one of those kids who checked the box scores daily to keep up with Clemente's batting statistics. His stats were awesome: a .317 career batting average, 3000 hits, 240 HRs and 1305 RBI.
Was he the greatest Latin player? I would say yes, with all due to respect to others already in the Hall of Fame. His greatest contribution is that he opened the door for so many Latins.
Clemente won 4 batting titles: 1961, 1964, 1965 & 1967. Sporting News ranked Clemente at # 20 among the 100 greatest players of all time.
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Happy # 85 Joe Azcue
José Joaquín Azcue López was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba, on this day in 1939.
Like so many others, from Minnie Minoso to Mike Cuellar to Camilo Pascual to Pedro Ramos, he played in the pre-Castro Cuban league and then the majors.
“Joe”, as he was known, broke with the Reds in 1960 and developed a reputation as a good defensive catcher. In 1963, Joe was traded to Cleveland where he enjoyed some good seasons including a trip to the 1968 AL All Star team. By the way, Azue joined fellow Cuban teammate Luis Tiant who started and won that game.
Azcue hit .252 over 909 games and retired with the Brewers in 1972.
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