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Kobi · 06-08-2012, 02:02 PM

Calico Joe - John Grisham

"A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of major league baseball."

Sweet story. If you like baseball, sweet stories, the Cubs and/or Mets from 1973, or Arkansas, you might enjoy this.

I liked it tho it brought back memories of Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro, a young man who seemed destined for greatness in baseball until August 18, 1967 when the 24 year old, 5th year pro was beaned by Angels pitcher Jack Hamilton. Tony sustained a fractured cheekbone, dislocated jaw, and severe damage to his left retina. Tho he was eventually able to comeback to play, he was never the same and was forced to retire due to the permanent damage to his eyesight.

Not all was for naught tho. Tony still holds the MLB record for most home runs (25) hit by a teenage player. He is the second-youngest player to hit his 100th homer (after Mel Ott in 1931), and the youngest American League player to do so.

His beaning spurred the use of the ear flap on helmets in MLB. Since 1990, the Tony Conigliaro Award is given annually to the player who best overcomes an obstacle and adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were trademarks of Conigliaro.

Unfortunately, Tony died in 1990 at the age of 45. He had suffered a heart attack and a stroke shortly there after. He remained in a vegetative state for 8 years before his death.

One pitch forever changed the lives of 2 men. Jack Hamilton never fully recovered, either --- unwilling to pitch inside for fear of severely injuring another batter, Hamilton's strikeout rate declined, his opponents' batting average rose, and his earned run average soared. He retired in 1969.

Julien · 06-10-2012, 11:02 AM

Book 10 of the Noble Dead series, Of Truth and Beasts by Barb & J.C. Hendee. Only one more then I'm all caught up in time for the new one to come out. A very enjoyable fantasy series.

06-10-2012, 03:26 PM

Europe since 1870: An International History (4th ed.) ...James Joll

Julien · 06-11-2012, 11:35 AM

I am reading the latest issue of Batwoman from DC comics. If you didn't know she is an out lesbian crime fighter. Good stuff.

Soon · 06-11-2012, 03:14 PM

Tina Fey's, Bossypants.

She's smart and funny--two of my most favourite traits in others

MissItalianDiva · 06-11-2012, 04:37 PM

Switching between

Conquistadora by Esmeralda Santiago

UNBROKEN, by Laura Hillenbrand and

THE AMATEUR, by Edward Klein (little disappointing)

06-08-2012, 02:02 PM	#1
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,618 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Calico Joe - John Grisham "A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of major league baseball." Sweet story. If you like baseball, sweet stories, the Cubs and/or Mets from 1973, or Arkansas, you might enjoy this. I liked it tho it brought back memories of Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro, a young man who seemed destined for greatness in baseball until August 18, 1967 when the 24 year old, 5th year pro was beaned by Angels pitcher Jack Hamilton. Tony sustained a fractured cheekbone, dislocated jaw, and severe damage to his left retina. Tho he was eventually able to comeback to play, he was never the same and was forced to retire due to the permanent damage to his eyesight. Not all was for naught tho. Tony still holds the MLB record for most home runs (25) hit by a teenage player. He is the second-youngest player to hit his 100th homer (after Mel Ott in 1931), and the youngest American League player to do so. His beaning spurred the use of the ear flap on helmets in MLB. Since 1990, the Tony Conigliaro Award is given annually to the player who best overcomes an obstacle and adversity through the attributes of spirit, determination and courage that were trademarks of Conigliaro. Unfortunately, Tony died in 1990 at the age of 45. He had suffered a heart attack and a stroke shortly there after. He remained in a vegetative state for 8 years before his death. One pitch forever changed the lives of 2 men. Jack Hamilton never fully recovered, either --- unwilling to pitch inside for fear of severely injuring another batter, Hamilton's strikeout rate declined, his opponents' batting average rose, and his earned run average soared. He retired in 1969. __________________

06-10-2012, 11:02 AM	#2
Julien Member How Do You Identify?: TG/GenderQueer Preferred Pronoun?: I'm flexible, but only up to a point. Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, Gulf Coast area Posts: 1,007 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,247 Thanked 2,702 Times in 737 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Book 10 of the Noble Dead series, Of Truth and Beasts by Barb & J.C. Hendee. Only one more then I'm all caught up in time for the new one to come out. A very enjoyable fantasy series. __________________ Julien “Self-plagiarism is style.” Alfred Hitchcock Formerly known as Graphiteta2s

06-11-2012, 11:35 AM	#4
Julien Member How Do You Identify?: TG/GenderQueer Preferred Pronoun?: I'm flexible, but only up to a point. Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama, Gulf Coast area Posts: 1,007 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,247 Thanked 2,702 Times in 737 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I am reading the latest issue of Batwoman from DC comics. If you didn't know she is an out lesbian crime fighter. Good stuff. __________________ Julien “Self-plagiarism is style.” Alfred Hitchcock Formerly known as Graphiteta2s

06-10-2012, 03:26 PM	#3
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Europe since 1870: An International History (4th ed.) ...James Joll

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Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	Tina Fey's, Bossypants. She's smart and funny--two of my most favourite traits in others

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MissItalianDiva Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Miss Twiggy Preferred Pronoun?: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and that shit doesn't sound atrocious! Relationship Status: divorce happens..all that glitters ain't gold Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 2,284 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,768 Thanked 7,159 Times in 1,793 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Switching between Conquistadora by Esmeralda Santiago UNBROKEN, by Laura Hillenbrand and THE AMATEUR, by Edward Klein (little disappointing)