My buddy growing up is a great nephew a catcher on this team, Sam Agnew, who replaced Owens as catcher early into the game. He had a pretty hilarious career that was highlighted by getting arrested on the field for punching the other manager in the face - the cops drove a paddy wagon on the field and hauled him to jail till his manager put up like $5 for bail.
Good presentation, and a great story. I am familiar with this story, having read about it Ruth's autobiography. I only disagree with one of your points. You said that Babe Ruth is "arguably the most iconic name in sports", no, he IS the most iconic name in sports.
@@big8dog887 Yes, "The Babe Ruth Story," by Babe Ruth and Bob Considine, is how it is entitled. Of course, it's difficult to say accurately how much of it was composed by Ruth and how much by Considine. I suspect that Considine really wrote it, but this is what is printed on the book, as I have it.
I agree with the Committee's decision to take away Shore's "perfect game". How can you get credit for a no-hitter or perfect game if you are not the starting pitcher and there actually was a baserunner? You should be required to start and complete the game lasting at least nine innings.
@@thomaswolf723 Yes, I also agree, it just does not fit the criteria for a perfect game, and I don't really understand how anyone thought it did. You and I are in agreement, Thomas.
My buddy growing up is a great nephew a catcher on this team, Sam Agnew, who replaced Owens as catcher early into the game. He had a pretty hilarious career that was highlighted by getting arrested on the field for punching the other manager in the face - the cops drove a paddy wagon on the field and hauled him to jail till his manager put up like $5 for bail.
Good presentation, and a great story. I am familiar with this story, having read about it Ruth's autobiography. I only disagree with one of your points. You said that Babe Ruth is "arguably the most iconic name in sports", no, he IS the most iconic name in sports.
Thanks
Ruth had an autobiography?
@@big8dog887 Yes, "The Babe Ruth Story," by Babe Ruth and Bob Considine, is how it is entitled. Of course, it's difficult to say accurately how much of it was composed by Ruth and how much by Considine. I suspect that Considine really wrote it, but this is what is printed on the book, as I have it.
I agree with the Committee's decision to take away Shore's "perfect game". How can you get credit for a no-hitter or perfect game if you are not the starting pitcher and there actually was a baserunner? You should be required to start and complete the game lasting at least nine innings.
@@thomaswolf723 Yes, I also agree, it just does not fit the criteria for a perfect game, and I don't really understand how anyone thought it did. You and I are in agreement, Thomas.
That list should have Pedro as well