BlueFever

I also was 12 during the '65 season and I felt as if I had lost my parents that season, it was that type of feeling for me. My older brother, neighbor, and myself made several trips for day games the last two years or so via Greyhound bus and having fathers take turns driving us to twin-bills. My fondest memory was getting an autograph from Warren Spahn, a fellow lefty. In reading "Milwaukee Braves Heroes and Heartbreak" about Bragan it was mentioned "the most notorious incident behind Bragan's boisterous reputation happened on July 31,1957, in front of County Stadium fans. In the second unsuccessful year of his first big-league managing job for Pittsburgh, Bragan made an appeal play at second base. When the umpire ruled in the Braves' favor, Bragan displayed his opinion by holding his nose. That prompted his ejection. Instead of walking off the field gracefully, Bragan paraded back onto the field, sipping an orange drink he had purchased from the stands. After offering a sip to umpire Frank Secory, he was ordered off the field. He then motioned as if to throw the drink into the umpire's face. Only under threat of Pittsburgh's forfeit of the game did Bragan finally leave the field. Two days after the incident, he was fired." ------- I was relieved when the Brewers moved to the NL. I was always a NL fan. Never was a DH fan. So many memories of the Braves in those last two plus years at County Stadium. I still am known to parade around during the season with a Milwaukee Braves cap (Cooperstown Collection) purchased at Lids. (sigh)

I finished that book just a little bit back and agree with you on your last statement. But, on page 75, I am waiting for an answer from the author about why strictly relief pitcher Don McMahon is in a picture referring to the "'57 Braves established a franchise record 199 homers and lead the league in runs and triples while finishing with a .269 team batting average behind the bats of Mathews, Aaron, Hazle, McMahon and Covington." (McMahon in '57 in 10 pa had 2 hits including a 2b and 3 ribs). I don't know about you, TLB, but this is probably the best book I've read on the Milwaukee Braves. There was also, sometime ago on PBS, a program on the Braves referring to this book. TLB, here is the response I got back from the author to my question about the picture on p.75 of the book: Thanks for your interest in my book Milwaukee Braves: Heroes and Heartbreak. I'm glad you're enjoying the read. As I'm sure you've noticed, the book looks to tell the story of the Braves both narratively as well as visually by incorporating a variety of diverse images within the text. Due to the book's limited space, the photo captions not only identify the images but also provide details not included in the manuscript. Therefore, the spirit of the photograph you mentioned with the Braves home run hitters celebrating with relief pitcher Don McMahon looked to not only capture a joyous moment in the locker room, but also explain how potent the team's bats were that season. I appreciate your attention to detail and hope you enjoy the rest of the book. All the best, Bill Povletich www.povletichproductions.com

Just finished watching that one on Classic. Matt Holliday STILL hasn't touched home plate http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/eyes.gif I had forgotton that Trevor Hoffman blew that game big-time in the bottom of the 13th inning...

I finished that book just a little bit back and agree with you on your last statement.But, on page 75, I am waiting for an answer from the author about why strictly relief pitcher Don McMahon is in a picture referring to the "'57 Braves established a franchise record 199 homers and lead the league in runs and triples while finishing with a .269 team batting average behind the bats of Mathews, Aaron, Hazle, McMahon and Covington." (McMahon in '57 in 10 pa had 2 hits including a 2b and 3 ribs). I don't know about you, TLB, but this is probably the best book I've read on the Milwaukee Braves. There was also, sometime ago on PBS, a program on the Braves referring to this book.

I am down to reading two books at present: The Dayne Game by Justin Doherty Also, recently started It Doesn't Take a Hero. The Autobiography of General H. Norman Schwarzkkopf. Prefer biographies or autobiographies. Haven't paid attention to any new ones out there. Any suggestions ??

Happy shortest day of the year, everybody!

There was two separate thoughts in this post.

Your point well taken. And, Pierre Garcon played at Mt.Union and now plays a lot of wide receiver with the undefeated Indianapolis Colts.

Dunno, maybe that is why they had a 5hr delay?? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/laugh.gif Nice TD pass by Donovan (dont call me Tyler); UWW up 14-0 early 2nd qtr EDIT: HERE IS A LINK FOR INTERNET STREAM: http://www.justin.tv/wootersports

That start time mentioned above is ET. That translates into 3PM CTCheck if you get Classic. Many DTV people do not. Also can be found on ESPN360. Also, if necessary, try Justin.tv or p2p4u.net, or ILEMI.com