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Boyhood heroes growing up

Discussion in 'Baseball' started by Braves, Oct 3, 2007.

  1. Oct 3, 2007 at 8:50 PM #1
    Braves

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    I'm speaking in terms of someone you met that made you look up to them when you were kids: Mickey Mantle would be one, but I never met him. So here are mine.

    - Harmon Killebrew- the single nicest man I have ever met in baseball
    - Bobby Valentine- I played LL with him when I was 10. I have followed his career ever since
    - Bobby Richardson- Wore his number as a kid. The only Yankee I liked (was a Met's fan)...ended up being my college coach
     
  2. Oct 3, 2007 at 9:59 PM #2
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    Jack Nicklaus, Jim Valvano and Clarence Owen.

    Played 7 holes with Jack one time. Much nicer guy than you would think.

    Caddied for Jimmy V in college and worked in the gym for him to make a little money. Worked the card games at McGregor Downs as a bartender when Bucky Waters, Dean, Coach K, Jimmy V., and Vitale would play cards. Those are just a few of the guys that would show up every once in a while.

    My grandfather. PGA golf pro. Raised me, taught me the game, kept my butt out of trouble in HS.
     
  3. Oct 3, 2007 at 10:48 PM #3
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    Never was able to meet my childhood hero. I want to remember him as the player he was, not the man he is today. So I may want to meet him, but wouldnt be as excited as when I was a kid. My hero.... PETE ROSE

    I did get to meet Roman Gabriel, he spoke at our HS athletic banquet when I was a Senior. Had my picture made with him and everything. Was a happy day!!
     
  4. Oct 5, 2007 at 8:34 AM #4
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    Don Mattingly was mine

    Braves, I met Bobby Richardson two years ago at an FCA banquet we were hosting. He flew up to be our guest speaker. Because I was our school's baseball coach, an fca huddle coach at the school, and because our church's preacher got him to come I got a chance to speak with him for a little while. What an inspiration.

    If anyone ever has the opportunity to hear him speak, go!
     
  5. Oct 13, 2007 at 9:10 PM #5
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    Not sure if this counts

    This guy helped raise me while my dad worked for his degree. He was was not much on the huggy side just work hard and be stand up for yourself. Gave me a silver dollar one day. Did not have a high school education. Still have that same dollar. Grandfathers are the best.

    Thanks
     
  6. Oct 13, 2007 at 9:54 PM #6
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    Yes.....Grandfather's can be the best
     
  7. Oct 14, 2007 at 3:34 PM #7
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    emmitt smith... coolest guy ive ever met... humble and hilarious

    also mike Gminsky (sp)... great guy
     
  8. Oct 14, 2007 at 11:50 PM #8
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    Braves, your my hero. I just hope to come up with fishing stories half as good as yours!
     

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