Each year at this time, I take to heart the words of George Washington’s declaration in 1789 that on this… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Derek Jeter
Records of Skill, Records of Will
(published November 3, 2011) Joe Paterno set a record last week. Or didn’t. His Penn State Nittany Lions beat Illinois,… Read more »
Was 2011 Baseball’s Greatest Season?
(published October 31, 2011) What makes a satisfying baseball season? For the pure rooter, it’s success for the home team,… Read more »
A Sudden Wave of Statue-tory Gripe
(published May 23, 2011) LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2011 – Elgin Baylor declared in a radio interview today that he… Read more »
Yankee Disrespect or Jeter Greed?
published December 2, 2010 It’s the oldest negotiating mistake there is. You know where the final agreement ought to be…. Read more »
Oh Shut Up
published November 8, 2010 In recognition of the wisdom reflected in Ring Lardner’s immortal phrase, “Shut up, he explained,” I… Read more »
