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I. The year was 1918. Woodrow Wilson was president, World War 1 was ending, the Spanish flu became a pandemic, and the Boston Red Sox won the World Series. The last event would not occur for another 86 years until 2004 when the Boston Red Sox emerged victorious. II. The 2004 Boston Red Sox season was a magical rollercoaster ride that had all the thrills of Hollywood blockbuster. In the end it culminated in sweet victory for the long suffering fans of one of baseball’s most historic franchises as…

“No man ever steps on the same river twice for it's not the same river and he's not the same man” -Heraclitus I have been playing baseball since i was 3. Baseball has been my favorite sport for as long as I can remember. If it weren't for baseball I probably wouldn't be where I'm at right now, and I wouldn't be the same person either . Baseball has shaped me into the person I am today, because It taught me to work hard , never give up and not everything goes the way you want.Baseball has…

In the world of sports today there is this big controversy over professional athletes using steroids and this is big because they shouldn’t allowed to be in professional sports but they have bans for people who use steroids and baseball they shouldn’t be allowed in the hall of fame or football, basketball are some sports that shouldn’t be allowed for their players to use steroids or to be allowed in the hall of fame. History of Controlled Substance The history of steroids is that they can be…

you two options when choosing who to root for, the Texas Rangers or the Houston Astros. If you’re from the Dallas area you are probably a big fan of the Rangers. The Texas Rangers are the best team in the American League West Division, making them one of the best teams in all of major league baseball this season. So many people are fans of the Rangers because they are unique and not like any other team in baseball. The history of this Texas team is so unique that actually started as the…

Only 5 to 6 percent of drafted players ever play a day in the major leagues and about 40 percent of the first round draft picks never make it either. Additionally, in 1995 the Major League Amateur Free Draft went until the eightieth round, with 1,666 players drafted, 780 out of high school, but only 225 high school players signed to play major league baseball (Spelman). The controversy to sign and play professional baseball or to go play in college and maybe have the option is a question that…

is Babe Ruth. Babe broke many baseball records throughout his life time. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February sixth, 1895, and died in Manhattan, New York City, NY, on August sixteenth , 1948. He went to St. Mary’s School. Babe’s first Major League was as a left handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox from 1914 to 1920. During 1920 he traded over to the New York Yankees. Babe Ruth’s real name is George Herman Ruth Jr. Babe was sent to St. Mary’s Catholic School at age seven, so that he…

were that Cory needed to get a job to provide for the family, and more importantly, he believed that Cory would not get a chance to play professionally due to racial discrimination, something that shattered Troy’s dream of playing baseball in the major leagues. In Fences, Cory received an invitation to play football for a college in North Carolina. However, his father, Troy, refused to let him play because he wanted Cory to study and work so he could provide for the family instead. Troy said…

Jennie Finch is the Team USA softball pitcher, and is one of the best. Jennie is a two time Olympic champion, winning a gold in 2004 at Athens, and a silver in Beijing (Wilson). She went to college at University of Arizona, and obviously was the pitcher. She has never stopped pitching and began at the age of 8. Jennie Finch is an influential advocate of empowering women through her actions/influences/etc... including role model to girls, supporting charities, and never giving up.…

Alex Rodriguez, a former New York Yankees baseball player made almost $22 million a season as of 2004. The amount of money professional athletes make is insane! They are not financially responsible enough to make this much money, and other careers deserve more money. To start off, other professions deserve more money. One reason why other professions deserve more money is because Peyton Manning made more money in one season than an average worker makes in their lifetime. Also, athletes make…

Jackie Robinson: [The Legend] Jackie Robinson was a famous baseball player who also the first African American Major League Baseball player. He received many honors as well as breaking the color barrier. Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his outstanding performance. Jackie Robinson was born January 31st 1919 In United States Cairo, Georgia Robinson's mother did various domestic jobs to earn a living, and as a boy Robinson helped by delivering newspapers and selling food…