Tag Archives: “Monbo”

“Death ends a Life, not a Relationship.” Mitch Albom

Posted on January 30, 2015 by fenwaypark100

As Boston was preparing for an epic blizzard last Sunday, former Red Sox pitcher Bill Monbouquette passed away. He was 78 years old and had been battling leukemia for the past seven years.               … Continue reading →

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“Attention please ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, now batting for Boston, number 29, Jim Pagliaroni, Pagliaroni”…..Sherm Feller

Posted on May 17, 2012 by fenwaypark100

One of the things I enjoy the most about writing this is how one story leads to another. Yesterday’s piece brought me to Bill Monbouquette’s 17 strikeout night in 1961 and that brought me to his catcher that evening, Jim Pagliaroni. Jim … Continue reading →

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“Until I heard the Voice I never did a crazy thing in my life”…..Ray Kinsella

Posted on May 16, 2012 by fenwaypark100

The passing of Carl Beane last week set my mind to thinking, thinking about voices and the role they play in our lives. Think about it, who doesn’t like music? Who doesn’t sing in the shower? Who doesn’t at least … Continue reading →

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“For it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at the old ball game”…..

Posted on May 2, 2012 by fenwaypark100

In case you have not noticed I am an “Old School” baseball guy. Now for those of you who may be unaware as to just what that means, it can be summed up in the following six statements: 1. I understand … Continue reading →

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