https://bill37mccurdy.com/2021/05/07/the-sweet-spot-of-life/2021-10-24T11:53:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/04/29/the-pecan-park-eagle-has-soared-into-the-great-beyond/2019-05-21T16:29:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/04/04/items-from-the-sangster-kids-dream-reliquary/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-00-svfb-95.jpgROB-00-SVFB-95St. Vincent DePaul 1951 Football Roster 7th and 8th Gradershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-05-bst90.jpegROB-05-BST90https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-06-svfb-sked.jpgROB-06-SVFB-SKEDWe believe this to be a copy of Bob/Rob Sangster's "last hurrah" as an actual football player for any football team. He must have been a 13-year old 8th grader at Vincent Catholic School in Houston in 1951.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-04-sths-weights_edited-1.jpgROB-04-STHS-WEIGHTS_edited-1Check the weights on these St.Thomas football players from 1954.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-03-sths-game.jpgROB-03-STHS-GAMEA St. Thomas High School Football program from 1954.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-09-autographs.jpgROB-09-AUTOGRAPHSstraight from a page that once existed as part of a really cool notebook.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-08-autographs.jpgROB-08-AUTOGRAPHSHere's a more focused look at the top of the previous Sangster autograph paper.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-07-autographs.jpgROB-07-AUTOGRAPHSKnot Hole Gangsters used any kind of paper they could find to collect their pencii-driven autographs whenever the opportunity presented itself. We doubt that Rob Sangster knows all the recognizable names presented here, but the point is ~after 66 years, he's still got 'em! https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-01-knothole-gang-rules.jpgROB-01-KNOTHOLE GANG RULESKNOT HOLE GANG RULES 1. I will not attend anyBuff game without my parents (sic) permission. 2. I will not throw anything while in the park. 3. I will not smoke in the park. 4. I agree to remain in the Knot Hole Gang section (at) all times. 5. I agree that breaking any of the above rules may forfeit my membership in the Knothole Gang. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rob-02-knothole-gang-card.jpgROB-02-Knothole Gang CardRob found his genuine 1953 Houston Buff Knot Hole Gang card.2020-07-26T17:21:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/30/houston-babies-couple-in-channel-2-spotlight/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bill-hale-by-lopez.jpgBill Hale by LopezBill Hale Houston Babies Vintage Baseball Houston Senior Softball --------------- Sketch by Patrick Lopezhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jo-hale-by-lopez.jpgJo Hale by LopezJo Hale Houston Babies Houston Senior Softball __________ Sketch By Patrick Lopez2019-04-01T01:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/31/35359/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/22.-the-padres-at-san-diego-zoo.jpg22. The Padres at San Diego ZooThe Padres at San Diego Zoohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/21.-san-diego-baseball-research-center.jpg21. San Diego Baseball Research CenterSan Diego Baseball Research Centerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/20.-marty-appel-and-casey-stengel.jpg20. Marty Appel and Casey StengelMarty Appel at Casey Stengel Book Signinghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/19.-lou-hernandez-and-bobby-maduro.jpg19. Lou Hernandez and Bobby MaduroLou Hernandez and Bobby Madurohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/18.-mickey-herskowitz.jpg18. Mickey HerskowitzMickey Herskowitzhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/17.-the-camera-never-blinks.jpg17. The Camera Never BlinksThe Camera Never Blinkshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/16.-bilko-meets-bilko.jpg16. Bilko Meets BilkoPhil Silvers of TV's "Sgt. Bilko" Meets Joe Bilko of Baseball.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/15.-the-bilko-athletic-club.jpg15. The Bilko Athletic ClubThe Bilko Athletic Clubhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/14.-512-and-roy-sievers.jpg14. 512 and Roy Sievers512 and Roy Sievershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/13.-plain-dealing.jpg13. Plain DealingPlain Dealing2019-03-31T23:55:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/29/mlbs-identity-crisis-desanctis/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cooperstown.jpgcooperstownDoubleday Field ~ Cooperstown, NY2019-03-29T14:57:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/28/the-one-minute-long-season/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/flag-bunting-2.jpgflag bunting 2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/flag-bunting.jpgflag bunting2019-03-28T11:52:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/26/some-perfect-games-may-be-ruled-out/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/eagle-field-3.jpgEPSON MFP imageAn Eagle Field Illustration Japonica @ Myrtle Street Pecan Park, Houston, 1950https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pecan-park-eagle-ball_edited-2.jpgpecan-park-eagle ball_edited-22019-03-27T02:42:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/25/home-home-at-the-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tppe-05-mcg.jpgTPPE 05 McGArtwork by the Late Patrick Lopez.2019-03-26T00:00:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/22/mlb-today-put-your-money-where-your-ouch-is/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yankees-1927.jpgYankees 1927The 1927 New York Yankees2019-03-22T15:10:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/20/houston-ml-baseball-no-immaculate-conception/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/buffs-hsa-4.jpgBUFFS-HSA - 4https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/buffs-hsa-3.jpgBUFFS-HSA - 3https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/buffs-hsa-2.jpgBUFFS-HSA -2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/buffs-hsa-1.jpgBUFFS-HSA - 1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/marty-marion-w-bill-mccurdy-2003.jpgMarty Marion w Bill McCurdy 2003Marty Marion & Bill McCurdy (2003) Even later in life, Marty didn't like to talk about his negotiations with Judge Roy Hofheinz.2019-03-20T15:58:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/19/rusty-staub-how-good-could-he-get-to-be/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-end.jpgAstrodome - endhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-rusty-sees.jpgAstrodome - rusty seeshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-when-gm-1-1.jpgAstrodome - when gm 1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-when-gm-1.jpgAstrodome - when gm 1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1-headline.jpgAstrodome - 1 headlinehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1-1-1.jpgAstrodome - 1 (1)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1st-image_edited-1-2.jpgAstrodome - 1st Image_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1-1.jpgAstrodome - 1 (1)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1st-image_edited-1-1.jpgAstrodome - 1st Image_edited-12019-03-19T18:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/18/birth-of-the-astrodome-identity-december-1964/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1-3.jpgAstrodome - 1 (3)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1-5.jpgAstrodome - 1 (5)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1-4.jpgAstrodome - 1 (4)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1-2.jpgAstrodome - 1 (2)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1cn.jpgAstrodome - 1CNhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astrodome-1st-image_edited-1.jpgAstrodome - 1st Image_edited-1The Original Astrodome Sketch The Sporting News December 26, 19652019-03-19T14:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/18/whos-on-1st-but-whys-this-guy-on-2nd/2019-03-18T21:31:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/17/astros-barracks-stop-complaints-1965/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/spday-01.jpegspday-01https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/astros-coco-beach.jpgAstros Coco Beach2019-03-18T01:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/14/mccurdys-buzzer-beater-saves-liberty-hill/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mccurdy-news.jpgMcCURDY newshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mccurdy-parker.jpgMcCurdy ParkerParker McCurdy of Barber's Hill Pulling up on a drive to the basket.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/mccurdy-hl-buzzer-beater-_edited-1.jpgMCCURDY HL BUZZER BEATER _edited-1San Antonio Express March 4, 20192019-03-14T14:12:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/13/happy-birthday-jimmy-wynn-2/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/monarch-bd.jpgmonarch-bdIt's Your Birthday, Jimmy Wynn! _____________ Fly, Jimmy, Fly!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/toy-cannon-book.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP imagehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/toy-cannon-2.jpgToy Cannon 22019-03-13T23:07:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/10/mlb-to-test-changes-in-atlantic-league/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sixty-feet-six-inches.jpgSixty Feet-Six Inches... and, hopefully, not the 62 feet, 2 inches that goes into effect when the Atlantic League adds 2 inches the mound-plate distance during the 2nd half of the 2019 season.2019-03-11T14:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/09/april-14-1951-houston-buffs-win-third-in-a-row/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/larry-miggins-cardinals-19481952.jpgLarry Miggins-Cardinals-1948,1952Larry Miggins Left Field, Houston Buffs ********** "To my generation of Houston Buff fans, Larry was an imposer of happy baseball game indelibilities upon the places in our memory banks where we keep the lifetime smiles." ~ Bill McCurdy 2019-03-10T03:42:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/07/a-babe-ruth-bat-takes-a-grand-financial-ride/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/babe-ruth-1st-ys-hr-bat.jpgBabe Ruth 1st-YS-HR-BatBabe Ruth Bat Used 1st Yankee Stadium HR April 18, 1923 Later Sold for $1.24 Million2019-03-07T14:29:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/06/was-the-fate-of-ruths-leaner-bat-this-bleak/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/babe-ruth-bows-out-.jpgBabe-Ruth-bows-out-Babe Ruth's Last Uniformed Appearance June 13, 19482019-03-06T16:57:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/04/the-sabr-convention-bookshelf-part-1/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-11.-a-well-paid-slave.jpgMAX 11. A Well-Paid SlaveA Well-Paid Slavehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-10.-becoming-big-league.jpgMAX 10. Becoming Big LeagueBecoming Big Leaguehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-9.-bill-humber-and-cheering-for-the-home-team.jpgMAX 9. Bill Humber and Cheering for the Home TeamBill Humber and Cheering for the Home Teamhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-8.-diamonds-of-the-north-1.jpgMAX 8. Diamonds of the NorthDiamonds of the Northhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-7.-edd-roush-and-the-class-of-62.jpgMAX 7. Edd Roush and the Class of '62Edd Roush and the Class of '62https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-8.-diamonds-of-the-north.jpgMAX 8. Diamonds of the NorthDiamonds of the Northhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-6.-red-legs-and-black-sox.jpgMAX 6. Red Legs and Black SoxRed Legs and Black Soxhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-5.-the-team-that-couldnt-hit-1.jpgMAX 5. The Team That Couldn't Hit (1)The Team That Couldn't Hit (1)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-4.-hub-fans-give-kid-adieu.jpgMAX 4. Hub Fans Give Kid Adieu Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieuhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/max-3.-down-in-the-valley.jpgMAX 3. Down in the Valley Down in the Valley2019-03-06T01:41:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/03/j-r-richard-on-ballot-for-shrine-of-the-eternals/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/terry-cannon.jpgterry-cannonTerry Cannon. Executive Director Minding the store at The Baseball Reliquary.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/baseball-reliquary.pngbaseball-reliquaryhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jr-richard-01.jpgJR-RICHARD-01Bill McCurdy, John Storenski and J.R. Richard ~ 2003, following J.R.'s induction into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame.2019-03-03T21:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/03/02/cy-young-was-the-real-deal-back-in-the-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bryce-harper.jpegbryce harperBryce Harperhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cy_young_1908.jpgcy_young_1908Cy Young2019-03-03T02:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/28/what-i-loved-about-the-sporting-news/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tsn.jpgTSNTHE SPORTING NEWS Wearing the Face of Its Glory Years2019-03-02T13:38:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/27/indoor-baseball-chicago-style-from-1887/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3.-women_playing_indoor_baseball.jpg3. women_playing_indoor_baseballYoung women playing indoor baseball in Pilsen ********** BHNC_0044_0290_026, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO LIBRARY, SPECIAL COLLECTIONShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2.-halas-photo.jpg2. Halas PhotoThe 1910 Crane High School team; the glum kid holding the ball in the front row is George Halas, the founder of the Chicago Bears. Above George is his older brother Walter, the captain of the team. ********** SDN-008471, CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM, CHICAGO DAILY NEWS PHOTO COLLECTIONhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1.-chicago_indoor_baseball_team.jpg1. chicago_indoor_baseball_teamThis 1897 image is the earliest known photo of an indoor baseball team. ********** LIBRARY OF CONGRESS2019-02-28T16:54:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/26/take-me-out-to-the-whatchamacallit/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/take-me-out-to-the-ball-game-cover.jpgTake-Me-Out-to-the-Ball-Game-coverhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/secretariat2.jpegsecretariat2Secretariat, 1973 Going for the Triple Crownhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/corbett.jpgcorbettGentleman Jim Corbett2019-02-26T22:38:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/25/razorback-softballer-hits-for-beyond-rare-hr-cycle/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/danielle-gibson-03.jpgdanielle-gibson-03Rounding 3rd, Heading for Home, She'll Hit Three More, For a Full House Roam!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/danielle-gibson-02.jpgdanielle-gibson-02Flying off the bat of Danielle Gibson There Goes One of the Four Taking Flight,https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/danielle-gibson-01.jpegdanielle-gibson-01Danielle Gibson Arkansas Razorbacks Hit for Rare HR Cycle Saturday, February 23, 20192019-02-26T20:47:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/24/uh-cougars-light-candle-to-phi-slama-jama/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/uh-sampson.jpeguh-SampsonKelvin Sampson, Head Coach University of Houston Cougarshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/uh-galen-robinson-jr.jpguh-Galen Robinson JrGalen Robinson, Jr. Date of Birth: March 31, 1997https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/uh-corey-davis-jr.jpguh-Corey Davis JrCorey Davis, Jr. Date of Birth: June 4, 1997https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/uh-dejon-jarreau.jpguh-DeJon JarreauDeJon Jarreau Date of Birth: January 23, 1998https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fertitta-center-02.jpgfertitta center-02Fertitta Center University of Houstonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fertitta-center-01.jpgfertitta-center-01Fertitta Center University of Houston2019-02-25T00:31:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/23/a-first-pitch-one-pitch-soap-opera/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/justin-verlander.jpegjustin-verlanderJustin Verlander2019-02-24T14:56:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/22/more-unit-cost-averages-on-mlb-achievement/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/john-smoltz.jpgJohn Smoltz #29"My strikeouts didn't come cheap!" ~ John Smoltz2019-02-23T15:08:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/21/rip-don-newcombe/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/don-newcombe.jpegDon NewcombeDon Newcombe 1926~20192019-02-21T18:00:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/20/what-really-led-to-the-dh/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/chris-sampson.jpgchris-sampsonChris Sampsonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/shane-reynolds.jpgshane-reynoldsShane Reynolds2019-02-20T17:16:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/18/theyre-only-pretty-good-to-old-nap/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/lajoienap.0.jpglajoienap.0Nap Lajoie Baseball Hall of Famer2019-02-18T22:15:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/17/nolan-ryans-reign-as-the-million-dollar-man/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/nolan-ryan-and-sandy-koufax-1980.jpgnolan-ryan-and-sandy-koufax-1980Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax 19802019-02-18T06:37:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/16/what-if-astros-added-bb-movie-heroes-to-roster/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ray-milland-glove.jpgRay-Milland-Glove"Now listen up, Lanigan! ~ Once we join the Astros, try not to draw everyone's attention to that hole in the pocket of my glove, OK?" ~ King Kelly.2019-02-18T01:48:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2019/02/15/greatest-movie-runs-at-mlb-incredibility/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-10.jpgWBBM-10https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-1-ap.jpgWBBM-1-AP9. Anthony Perkins as Jimmy Piersall Fear Strikes Out (1957)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-2-rm.jpgWBBM-2-RMRay Milland as Mike "King" Kelly It Happens Every Spring (1949)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-3-rr.jpgWBBM-3-RRRonald Reagan as Grover Cleveland Alexander (1952)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-4-wb.jpgWBBM-4-WBWilliam Bendix as Babe Ruth The Babe Ruth Story (1948)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-5-egr.jpgWBBM-5-EGR5. Edward G Robinson as Hans Lobert Big Leaguer (1953)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-6-js.jpgWBBM-6-JS6. James Stewart as Monty Stratton "The Stratton Story" (1949)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-7-dd.jpgWBBM-7-DD7. Dan Dailey as Dizzy Dean "Pride of St. Louis" (1934)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wbbm-8-ry-1.jpgWBBM-8-RY8. 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Johnson gave up only five hits in his Astrodome debut. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (DAVID J. PHILLIP / AP)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/12.-18-Yogi-and-His-Protege-1.jpg12. 18 Yogi and His Protege (1)Yogi Berra and His Astro Protege https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/11.-Yogi-and-Dale-Berra-1.jpg11. Yogi and Dale Berra (1)Yogi and Dale Berra https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/10.-18-Seaver-Fingers-Newhouser-1.jpg10. 18 Seaver, Fingers, Newhouser (1)Tom Seaver, Rolllie Fingers. and Hal Newhouserhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/9.-18-Don-Sutton-1.jpg9. 18 Don Sutton (1)Don Suttonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/8.-18-Leo-Durocher-1.jpg8. 18 Leo Durocher (1)Leo Durocherhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/7.-18-Eddie-Mathews-500th-Home-Run-1.jpg7. 18 Eddie Mathews 500th Home Run (1)Eddie Mathews' 500th Home Run https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/6.-18-Robin-Roberts-with-Unknown-Astros-Pitcher-1.jpg6. 18 Robin Roberts with Unknown Astros Pitcher (1)Robin Roberts with Unknown Astros Pitcher * ------------------ *Unknown only to Canadian tourists.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/5.-18-Nellie-Fox-1.jpg5. 18 Nellie Fox (1)Nellie Fox 2018-12-29T14:36:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/28/start-mlb-games-at-520-pm/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/five-twenty.giffive twentyIf the MLB games started at 5:30 PM, some fans would then have the double option of both arriving late ~ and leaving early, but most would now have the chance to be there when everything gets settled ~ and sometimes ~ in most dramatic ways.2018-12-28T05:09:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/27/all-the-texas-born-mlb-players-to-date/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eddie-Taubensee.jpgEddie-TaubenseeFormer Astros catcher Eddie Taubensee is the youngest of four former big leaguers born in Beeville, Texas,2018-12-27T02:57:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/22/a-drive-by-stat-look-at-brantley-for-gonzalez/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Brantley43-850x478large.jpgBrantley43-850x478$largeWelcome to Houston, Michael Brantley!2018-12-24T17:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/24/a-merry-christmas-mystery/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Astro-Ornament.jpgAstro-Ornament2018-12-25T13:03:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/21/off-the-wall-family-analytics/2018-12-29T19:29:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/20/twas-the-week-before-astros-christmas/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/night-before-christmas.jpegnight before christmasThe Pecan Park Eagle All Seasons Greetings: Peace and Love!2018-12-21T16:09:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/16/where-were-you-in-1932/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/babe-ruth-hot-dog-order.jpgbabe ruth hot dog order"Hey Lou! ~ I know it's only the 5th inning, but I'm hungry as hell!. ~ Stop that hot dog guy while he's near the field and get me 2 dogs all the way! ~ I'll settle up with you after we get this time at bat done." ********** Babe Ruth, 10/01/1932.2018-12-16T19:07:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/14/chestnut-roasting-data-on-a-christmas-fire/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/aggie.jpgaggieThank You, Chris Chestnut!2018-12-14T05:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/13/whats-wrong-with-the-baseball-hall-of-fame/2018-12-14T05:18:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/12/whitley-brings-110-mph-pulldown-heat/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/scared-baseball-player.jpgscared-baseball-player2018-12-12T17:21:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/10/a-century-ago-in-america/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/freud.jpgfreudSigmund Freud, The Father of Psychiatry ********** Steven Spielberg should produce, direct, and star in the bio-movie of Freud's life.2018-12-11T16:47:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/10/the-tootsie-roll-game-may-4-1975/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/8-bob-watson-as-astros-general-manager-1994.jpg8. Bob Watson as Astros General Manager, 1994Bob Watson as the Astros General Manager, 1994.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/7-bob-watson-with-bill-virdon-and-gary-wilson-1979.jpg7. Bob Watson with Bill Virdon and Gary Wilson, 1979Bob Watson, Bill Virdon and Gary Wilson, 1979.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/6-bob-watson-scores-millionth-run.jpg6. Bob Watson Scores Millionth RunBob Watson Scores the Millionth Run in Baseball History.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/5-oakland-had-mr-october-houston-had-mr-may.jpg5. Oakland Had Mr. October, Houston Had Mr. MayOakland Had Mr. October,. ~ Houston Had Mr. Mayhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/wind-faces-1.jpgwind-faces-1A Typical Candlestick Fan Face on a Normal Windy Day?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/3-stan-musial-ernie-banks-ralph-branca.jpg3. Stan Musial, Ernie Banks, Ralph BrancaStan Musial, Johnny Bench, Ernie Banks, and Ralph Branca.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2-bob-watson-and-cesar-cedeno-1973.jpg2. Bob Watson and Cesar Cedeno, 1973 Bob Watson and Cesar Cedeno, 1973.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1-who-dat.jpg1. Who DatThat's me, Bill McCurdy, on the right with the late Cardinal and last Houston Buffs owner. the late Marty Marion. in 2003 at meeting in St. Louis of the St. Louis Browns Fan Club.2018-12-12T03:30:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/09/the-casey-illusion/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/casey-illusion.jpgCasey IllusionThe Casey Illusion2018-12-09T20:25:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/08/robbery-wreck-kills-two-former-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/castillo.jpgCastilloJose Castillo 1981-2018 Rest in Peacehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/valenzuela.jpgvalenzuelaLuis Valenzuela 1985~2018 Rest in Peace 2018-12-09T03:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/07/musials-take-on-hofheinzs-dome-humility/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/image001-10.pngimage001 (10)2018-12-07T20:45:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/06/astroball-is-a-must-read-book-on-change/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/beltran-2017.jpgGTY 865576720 S SPO BBO BBA BBN USA CAFuture Hall of Famer Carlos Beltran. In 2017, he was a charismatic positive influence upon many of the younger Astro World Series Championship players.2018-12-06T22:13:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/03/death-of-the-cg-era-by-the-last-6-decades/2018-12-04T07:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/12/01/a-few-baseball-team-mascot-names/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/yoo-hoo_logo.gifYoo-hoo_logoWorks as a soft drink. As a baseball team nickname ~ not so much.2018-12-02T15:41:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/29/kelly-now-catching-for-whomever/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/king-kelly-2.jpgking-kelly-2King Kelly. Hall of Fame 19th Century Master of Deception2018-11-29T13:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/27/mr-daddy-long-lead/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cobb-sliding.jpgAP TIGER STADIUM S BBA FILE USA MITy Cobb Stealing 2bd2018-11-27T16:11:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/25/la-baseball-in-pasadena-ca-on-thurs-nov-29/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/la-baseball-flyer.jpgLA Baseball Flyer2018-11-25T03:11:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/24/the-61-buffs-who-became-colt-45s-and-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/buffsscore-card.jpgBuffsScore CardUmpire: "How you and five other '61 Buffs are going to make it to the big leagues is beyond belief!?!" ********** Catcher Campbell: "BIG DEAL! ~ So's your strike zone!"2018-11-25T01:21:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/23/rays-hire-speechless-rodney-linares-as-coach/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ray-linares.jpgRay LinaresRodney Linares reached Triple-A this year (2018) after managing Rookie ball, Class A, Class A Advanced and Double-A teams for the Astros. 2018-11-23T14:47:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/21/happy-thanksgiving-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/happy-thanksgiving-2018.jpeghappy thanksgiving 2018Norma to Bill: "I'm grateful that our relationship has always been based on giving each other the right to be different from each other!" ******** Bill to Norma: "Me too!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/happy-thanksgiving-2019.jpegHappy thanksgiving 2019Norma to Bill: "I'm grateful that our relationship always has been based on giving each other the mutual right to be different from each other!" ******** Bill to Norma: "Me too!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pilgrim-football-e1543026800437.jpgpilgrim footballClassic Thanksgiving cartoon by Glenn McCoy.2018-11-23T05:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/21/houston-nearer-major-leagues-feb-1960/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hsa-1960.jpgHSA 1960Bob Smith and Roy Hofheinz are the first 2 on the far left; George Kirksey and Craig Cullinan are last in dark suits on the far right; County Judge Bill Elliott is the short fellow in the center,2018-11-21T04:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/19/the-astros-cap-that-never-was/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/9-contemporary-astros-wearing-retro-uniforms-2.jpgHouston Astros v Seattle MarinersSEATTLE, WA - MAY 24: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros throws out James Jones of the Seattle Mariners for the final out in a 9-4 defeat at Safeco Field on May 24, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/9-contemporary-astros-wearing-retro-uniforms.jpgHouston Astros v Seattle MarinersHere's a shot of two contemporary Astros (or should we say "temporary" Astros) wearing the rainbows in 2018. ~ Can you tell from our picture and a single clue who they each might be?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-nolan-ryan-and-sandy-koufax-1980.jpg8. Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax, 1980Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax, 1980.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/7-preston-gomez-and-doug-konieczny.jpg7. Preston Gomez and Doug Konieczny1975 Astros Manager Preston Gomez studies the field as pitcher Doug Konieczny walks away. ~ (Notice how pitchers walking away in photos always make you think that something bad just happened?)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/6-j-r-richard.jpg6. J. R. RichardJ. R. Richard, pitching in Chicago in 1975. ~ Had home or on the road, the same new uniform equally glowed.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/5-houston-astros-1975-program.jpg5. Houston Astros 1975 ProgramA Houston Astros 1975 Program Cartoon Feature.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/4-tom-griffin-wearing-1975-astros-prototype-uniform.jpg4. Tom Griffin Wearing 1975 Astros Prototype UniformTom Griffin Modeling the 1975 Astros Prototype Uniform.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3-larry-dierker-wearing-1974-astros-uniform.jpg3. Larry Dierker Wearing 1974 Astros UniformLarry Dierker Wearing 1974 Astros Uniform.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2-phantom-astros-cap.jpg2. Phantom Astros CapPhantom Astros Caphttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1-maxwell-kates-52.jpg1. Maxwell Kates (5)Writer Maxwell Kates2018-11-21T17:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/18/the-marwin-g-rag/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/marwin-g.jpgMARWIN G"Dear Mr. Luhnow ~ By now we fans figure you already know this, but it won't cost anything to say it anyway to all of you analytic minds. ~ There aren't any other Marwin Gonzalez types in the box with his name on it. Please, Please, Please, - Keep the one we got!"2018-11-18T14:37:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/17/another-tom-lehrer-adaptation/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/hydrogen-bombs.jpgMushroom cloud over Nagasaki after the dMushroom cloud over Nagasaki after the dropping of the 2nd atomic bomb by the US Air Force, 509th Composite Group of 313th Wing, which brought a swift end to WWII. (Photo by Time Life Pictures/Us Air Force/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)2018-11-21T23:12:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/16/it-makes-a-fellow-proud-to-be-an-astro/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ball-four.jpegBall Four"Ball Four" by Jim Bouton (1969)2018-11-16T23:58:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/15/my-greatest-day-in-sabr/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/15-november-12-2018.jpg15. November 12, 2018 November 12, 2018 ~ Maxwell Kates lifting the spirits of the Larry Dierker Chapter of SABR with his slide and panel presentation on MLB expansion and the Houston Colt .45s.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/14-larry-dierker-with-john-dacquisto-and-mike-caldwell.jpg14. Larry Dierker with John D'Acquisto and Mike CaldwellLarry Dierker with John D'Acquisto and Mike Caldwellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/13-the-other-tal-smith-with-husband-russell.jpg13. The Other Tal Smith (with husband Russell)No, Our Baseball Tal Smith does not have a daughter named Talicia. Talotta. or just plain Tal. This pictured Tal Smith is a South African cookbook author and she is shown here with her husband, Ralph,https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/12-colt-45s-in-the-clubhouse.jpg12. Colt .45s in the ClubhouseColt .45s in the Clubhousehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/11-mike-acosta-and-mike-vance.jpg11. Mike Acosta and Mike VanceMike Acosta and Mike Vance ~ Two of Houston's most treasured social historians.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/10-wizard-of-waxahachie.jpg10. Wizard of WaxahachieEarly GM Paul Richards "The Wizard of Waxahachie"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/9-jimmy-wynn.jpg9. Jimmy WynnThe Still Great Jimmy Wynn! ~ The Toy Cannon Forever! ~https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/8-my-friend-the-doctor.jpg8. My Friend the Doctorhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/6-tal-smith-with-bill-virdon.jpg6. Tal Smith with Bill VirdonHouston GM Tal Smith with Manager Bill Virdon. Both were soft spoken gentlemen whose pursuits of excellence were relentless.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/6-larry-dierker.jpg6. Larry DierkerLarry Dierker2018-11-17T02:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/14/thank-you-maxwell-kates/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/expansion-bb.jpgEXPANSION BBhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/maxwell-close.jpgmaxwell-closeMaxwell Kates ~ His new book on expansion teams is a must-have item for baseball researchers and deep blue baseball history readers.2018-11-14T17:44:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/13/how-jimmy-wynn-got-to-la-in-dec-1973/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/jimmy-wynn-toy-cannon-cover.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2018-11-13T15:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/11/pitchers-who-gave-up-ruths-714-hr/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/guy-bush-rhp.jpgGuy Bush rhpGuy Bushhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/jack-warhop-rhp.jpgJack Warhop rhpJack Warhop2018-11-11T17:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/10/babe-ruths-1st-batting-strikeout/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/willie-mitchell-2.jpgWILLIE MITCHELL 2Willie Mitchell MLB LHP 1909-1919https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/willie-g-mitchell.jpgWillie G MitchellWillie Mitchell, LHP Cleveland Naps, 1914 ~ Was this the glove that Willie wore when he handed Babe Ruth his first MLB batter's K?2018-11-10T14:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/08/our-2019-astros-starters/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/marwin_gonzalez_astros_in_april_2014.jpgMarwin_Gonzalez_Astros_in_April_2014https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/morton-salt.jpegMORTON SALThttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/keuchel-like-beard.jpgkeuchel-like-beardBeards eventually can edge their own way from the prospect-to-suspect status in a pitching rotation.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/old-king-cole-copy.pngold-king-cole copyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rocket-man1.jpgRocket ManJustin Verlander Astros Ace Starter Since 9/01/2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rocket-man2.jpgRocket Man2"Justin, when you join the Astros, we want you to assume the position of that next picture we feature here of you as our new ace!" ~ GM Jeff Luhnowhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rocket-man.jpgRocket Man"Justin, when you join the Astros, we want you to assume the position of that man on the billboard we all see next!" ~ Jeff Luhnow, Astros GM, 2017.2018-11-09T04:35:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/07/ruths-last-time-at-bat/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ruthretires22a-11-web1.jpgruthretires22a-11-webBabe Ruth, 1935 Boston Braveshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ruthretires22a-11-web-e1541554469556.jpgruthretires22a-11-webBabe Ruth 1935 Boston Braves2018-11-08T16:31:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/04/hardys-life-like-a-box-of-chocolates/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/williams-hardy.jpgwilliams-hardyTed Williams and Carroll Hardy ~ in a mid-1980s memoir moment.2018-11-05T05:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/03/lets-hope-hes-wrong-on-marwin-to-angels/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/51445473-close-up-of-white-old-baseballs-in-cardboard-box-for-sale-at-flea-market.jpg51445473-close-up-of-white-old-baseballs-in-cardboard-box-for-sale-at-flea-marketIt's that time of year! MLB clubs are selling opportunity. MLB players are selling talent. And neither side wants to end up with something that feels like a cox of used baseballs.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/evan.jpgEvanEvan Gattishttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/charlie.jpgCharlieCharlie Mortonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/marwin.jpgMarwinMarwin Gonzalezhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dallas.jpgDallasDallas Keuchel2018-11-03T13:44:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/11/01/rest-in-peace-willie-mccovey/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/willie-mccovey.jpegWillie McCoveyWillie McCovey Born: Jan. 10. 1938 Died: Oct. 31, 2018 We Love You, Willie!2018-11-02T01:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/31/pick-your-astro-champ-rebuilding-model/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pumpkin-e1541008894593.pngpumpkin2018-10-31T18:05:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/29/congratulations-red-sox/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/alex-cora-g4.jpgalex cora G4There were some tough moments for the Sox in the 6th inning of Game 4, but the relentless rally play of the Bostons would soon enough save Cora from nailbiting.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/no-no-nanette.jpgno no nanetteRed Sox Ownership May Be Interested in Revival of Ancient Broadway Show. ~ Stay tuned in article for latest hot rumors.2018-10-30T15:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/26/happy-home-games-la/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/greeting-card-best-wishes.jpggreeting-card-best-wisheshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/perry-mason.jpgperry mason"I couldn't mail your card because the way I lick stamps doesn't work. So, I asked Bill and he said it would be OK for me to send my wishes electronically here at TPPE. ~ Happy Birthday Dad! ~ You've sure made all the difference in the world to me by allowing us to take care of each other. ~ All My Puppy Love! ~ Perry Mason, the Shih Tzu Wonder Dog.2018-10-30T11:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/30/mind-blowing-facts-from-ws18-game-3/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/owl-in-a-tree-1600-1200.jpgOwl-in-a-tree-1600-1200"Who says we'll never see an extra inning game in which the tie is never broken, no matter how long they play? ! ~ This is baseball, isn't it?"2018-10-30T18:52:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/28/a-flare-for-the-dramatic-at-dodger-stadium/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/george-armstrong-custer-1839-1876-granger.jpggeorge-armstrong-custer-1839-1876-grangerDodger Starter Clayton Kershaw Decked Out As General George Armstrong Custer Game 5, 2018 World Series October 28, 2018https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/robert-ryan-smiling1.jpgrobert-ryan-smiling1Actor Robert Ryanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/natural-by-robertedwardauctionsdotcom1.jpgnatural-by-robertedwardauctionsdotcom1Finally, it was the bottom of the 9th. A 2-run homer by Enrique Hernandez of the Dodgers could've been the perfect time for that runaway light bill explosion and a 6-4 walk-off win for LA over Boston, just as Hollywood movie script requires, except for one obstacle. The Sox had scored 5 runs in the top of the 9th. All it could do was bring the final losing score for LA up to the 9-6 deficit it actually was. The Dodger Stadium maintenance team will not need to replace any broken arc lights prior to tonight's Game 5. 2018-10-30T04:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/25/the-boston-roberts-connection/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/davethomas.jpgdave=thomasThe 2004 steal against the Yankees that helped make Dave Roberts a minor hero, but an important Boston legend.2018-10-25T10:08:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/24/the-curse-and-dem-bums-in-a-nutshell/2018-10-25T04:17:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/23/baseball-reliquary-news-and-notes/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/episode-181-summer-of-68-690x630.jpgEpisode-181-Summer-of-68-690x6302018-10-24T04:52:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/22/an-early-hispanic-texas-league-star/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/400px-najo-stats.jpg400px-Najo-statshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/leo-alaniz.jpegLeo AlanizLeo "Najo" Alaniz Early 30th Century Mexican-American Baseball Pioneer2018-10-22T20:01:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/21/serendipity-in-astrodome-scoreboard-film-link/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/laura-kirtley.jpgLaura Kirtley(?)Laura Foster, UH Cheerleader, 1965 Married former UH football player Richard Kirtley in 1967 (I was in the wedding party.)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/chester-charge.jpgChester ChargeChester Charge Led the Momentum Storm of Support for the Houston Astros at their brand new 1965 Astrodome home.2018-10-21T21:22:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/20/alcs-done-and-some-canine-fun/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/babe-mccurdy-1.jpgEPSON MFP image"Wish I Were With You Tonight!" ~ Babe McCurdy (1979)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sad-dog-04-red-eyes1.jpgsad dog 04 - red eyeshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sad-dog-03-oscar.jpgsad dog 03-oscar"Bow! Wow! (All other words fail)." ~ Perry Masonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sad-dog-04-red-eyes.jpgsad dog 04 - red eyes"I tried to warn the young Houston couple who took me home from the shelter last winter in my native Chicago not to do it, if they were baseball fans, but they didn't get my drift. My peeing all over their car tires was supposed to be a warning!" ~ Tinker E. Chancehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sad-dog-01-with-ball.jpgsad dog 01 - with ball"I'll never be the same. And playing ball won't be any fun either ~ not now, not for a long time. or not for forever ~ which ever comes first!" ~ Phideauxhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sad-dog-05-hope.jpgsad dog 05 - hope"Mom and Dad! Pluto's teasing me! He says the Astros loss to the Red Sox means they are gone ~ and that if they are gone, I'm gone too ~ because Dad always said our hope goes wherever the Astros go!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pluto-sad.jpgpluto sad"Yes, Pluto, the loss to Boston means the Astros won't be going back to the World Series this year. Could you please help us find a way to break the news to your sister, Hope, and your neighborhood buds who haven't heard?"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sad-dogs-collection-001.jpgA Very Sad Dachshund"Oh, Pluto! would you mind breaking the news to your sister, Hope, and the rest of your neighborhood buddies? They have a right to know that their Astros will not be repeating as World Champs in 2018."https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sad-dogs-collection-001-1.jpgA Very Sad DachshundA dog with two tone brown coat, black nose and droopy ears, looking sad and lonelyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sad-dog-07-pluto.jpgA Very Sad DachshundPluto: "You want me to tell Hope and the rest? ~ Thanks a lot, Dad!2018-10-20T19:01:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/18/baseball-as-life-strikes-again/2018-10-19T14:34:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/18/fan-interference-call-revisited/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/int-call.jpgINT CALL"No interference shall be allowed when a fielder reaches over a fence, railing, rope or into a stand to catch a ball. He does so at his own risk." __________ Note the man on the left. His left hand is holding the yellow rail that marks the spot where the field of play ends and the stands begin. Then not eth deeper stands site to where the ball is landing. The NY "out" call should've been a HR for Altuve.2018-10-18T13:53:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/17/astros-win-in-game-4-a-must/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/charlie-morton-7686776a81c0bce4.jpgcharlie-morton-7686776a81c0bce4Charley Morton's Salt? :When he reigns, zeroes pour."2018-10-18T00:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/16/how-astros-analytics-improve-good-pitchers/2018-10-16T20:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/15/bouncing-balls-and-ice-water-veins/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ball-04.jpgball 04Game 2: Marwin finally catches up to the crazy bouncing ball and makes a beeline throw home/ ,but too late. All 3 Boston runners have scored on the biggest hit of the game and Boston leads 5-4. It is a lead they did not surrender.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ball-03.jpgball 03Game 2: Now the ball makes a rapid descent landing on its way to a bounce roll as Marwin continues the chase.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ball-02.jpgball 02Game 2: Next the ball makes a carom bounce off the side wall as Marwin observes from below.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ball-01.jpgball 01Game 2: Jackie Bradley's 3-RBI double in the 3rd bounced off the fence above the 310 sign and was headed back toward home as Marwin Gonzalez flew into pursuit mode.2018-10-15T11:49:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/14/alcs-game-one-and-old-man-mo/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/alcs-g1-02.jpgALCS-G1-02MANY OF THE RED SOX FANS SIMPLY DID WHAT FANS DO ANYWHERE WHEN HOPE ABANDONS LATE. ~ THEY DIDN'T STAY TO WATCH THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/alcs-g1-03_edited-1.jpgALCS-G1-03_edited-1BUT YOU HAD TO BE ASTROS FAN TO FEEL THE JOY OF THE COFFIN NAIL THAT WAS GURRIEL'S 9TH INNING 3-RUN HOMER! ~ THE RED SOX FANS UNDERSTANDABLY HAD QUITE A DIFFERENT REACTION.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/alcs-g1-01.jpgALCS-G1-01THAT "4" SPOT IN THE 9TH SURE FELT GOOD!2018-10-15T16:09:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/13/love-of-the-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/velez-02.jpgVelez-0210/12/18: Lunch at Irma's Cafe Drs. Sue Hepler and Bill McCurdy Old friends and colleagues from their Tulane University Dayshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/velez-01.jpgVelez-0110/12/18 @ Irma's Cafe Michael and Patricia Velez; Michelin Tranquil, Patricia's mom.2018-10-13T19:30:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/12/anticipation/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ketchup.jpegketchuphttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/anticipation.jpeganticipation2018-10-12T21:42:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/11/maxwell-kates-wayne-shuster-baseball/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/12-wayne-and-shuster-closing-credits-1980.jpg12. Wayne and Shuster Closing Credits, 1980Wayne and Shuster Closing Credits, 1980https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/11-frank-shuster-with-wayne-sons-brian-jamie-and-michael.jpg11. Frank Shuster with Wayne Sons Brian, Jamie, and MichaelFrank Shuster with Wayne Sons Brian, Jamie, and Michaelhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/10-once-upon-a-giant-19881.jpg10. Once Upon A Giant, 1988https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/10-once-upon-a-giant-1988.jpg10. Once Upon A Giant, 1988Once Upon A Giant, 1988https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/9-shakespearean-baseball-1977.jpg9. Shakespearean Baseball, 1977Shakespearean Baseball, 1977https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/8-the-first-commonwealth-pennant-1973.jpg8. The First Commonwealth Pennant, 1973The first Commonwealth pennanthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/7-pitchers-catchers-shortstops-lend-me-your-ears-1971.jpg7. Pitchers, Catchers, Shortstops, Lend Me Your Ears, 1971Pitchers, Catchers, Shortstops, Lend Me Your Ears, 1971https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/6-the-original-shakespearean-baseball-1958.jpg6. The Original Shakespearean Baseball, 1958The Original Shakespearean Baseball, 1958https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/5-wayne-and-shuster-always-get-their-ed-1963.jpg5. Wayne and Shuster Always Get Their Ed, 1963Wayne and Shuster Always Get Their Ed, 1963https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/4-louie-on-a-horse-age-2.jpg4. Louie on a Horse, Age 2Louie on a Horse, Age 22018-10-11T02:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/09/the-changing-appetite-of-ballpark-fans/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mad-dog-01.jpgEPSON MFP imageBabe McCurdy also served as the mascot of the UH Mad Dog Defense during the 1979-80 football seasons that the #1 jersey was first sold to Cougar fans.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mad-dog-babe3.jpgEPSON MFP imageBill McCurdy 19792018-10-10T03:18:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/07/of-cabbages-and-kings/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/destiny-fate-luck.jpgDestiny-Fate-LuckALDS Game 2; Cleveland @Houston; Bottom of 6th: Alex Bregman scores 2nd run on a double to right field by Marwin Gonzales to give the Astros a 2-1 lead that leads his club to an eventual 3-1 win over the indians and a 2-0 lead in the series. Alex also provided the third Astros run with a homer in the bottom of the 8th. ~ Questions: Is this series unfolding as the result of Astro destiny, Indian fate, or simply the presence of good luck and bad as these each play out?2018-10-07T22:17:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/06/the-47-buffs-an-earlier-seedling-of-houston-strong/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/buffs-47-names.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP imagehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/buffs-47-team.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP imagehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/buffs-47.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP imagehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/houston-buffs-1933.jpgHouston Buffs 19332018-10-13T15:15:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/05/high-noon-at-texas-and-crawford/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/high-noon.jpgHigh NoonThe cast of the movie High Noon takes a break to watch the Yankees and Giants in the 1951 World Series baseball version of the same theme.2018-10-10T13:18:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/04/astros-brewers-world-series-odd-couple/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bud-selig-water.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2018-10-10T13:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/03/new-name-dropping-astros-art/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/daniel-duffy-mmp.jpgDaniel Duffy MMPMinute Maid Park by Daniel Duffy It is built upon the names of every player in the history of the Houston MLB franchise through a certain unspecified date.All of their names have been written in to form the shape, color, and structural scope of the ballpark the club now occupies in 2018.2018-10-03T15:53:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/12/our-houston-sgt-pepper/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sgt-pepper.jpgSgt PepperWe’re Larry Dierker’s Hous-ton SA-BR Band, We-hope-you-will-en-joy-the-show! 2018-10-03T01:38:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/03/houston-had-fine-season-in-1962/2018-10-03T00:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/02/eat-em-up-tigers-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/maxwell-close.jpgmaxwell-closehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2-prince-fielder-and-austin-jackson.jpg2. Prince Fielder and Austin Jackson Prince Fielder and Austin Jackson During Better Times for the Detroit Tigershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/1-yonge-and-eglinton-1981.jpg1. Yonge and Eglinton, 1981Yonge and Eglinton Toronto, Canada, 19812018-10-02T14:59:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/10/01/baseball-is-a-technicolor-morning/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/self-portrait-1950.jpgSelf Portrait 1950Pecan Park Eagles Colored our skies We never played a game there, We didn't idolize.2018-10-01T13:55:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/30/astros-clinch-record-103-wins/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/astros-win-103-5.jpgAstros Win 103 - 5The Astros outfielders did their little victory dance to celebrate the occasion. Now, on Sunday, 9/30, the Astros have a chance to expand their club season wins record to 104 in the last hame of the year at Baltimore.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/astros-win-103-1-3.jpgAstros Win 103 - 1 (3)STRIKE THREE! GAME OVER!! ASTROS RECORD WIN # 103 IN THE 2018 SEASON!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/astros-win-103-1.jpgAstros Win 103 - 1Pictures of the Moment Astros Win Record Game 103 September 29, 2017 Pitcher Ryan Pressley Gets Called Strike 32018-10-01T04:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/29/the-shot-heard-round-the-world-revisited/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ralph-branca.jpegralph branca3:57 PM, EST. October 3, 1951 "THE SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD" Surrendered by Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bobby-thomson.jpgbobby thomson3:57 PM, EST. October 3, 1951 "THE SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD" By Bobby Thomsonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bobbythompson74358056_blog_main_horizontal.jpgBOBBYTHOMPSON74358056_blog_main_horizontal2018-09-29T17:26:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/27/what-else-could-be-perfect-for-us/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/three-musketeers.jpgthree-musketeers"I wonder what else could be perfect for the three of us?"2018-09-28T01:11:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/26/astros-clinch-2018-al-west-title/2018-09-26T13:00:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/25/mark-wernick-til-the-last-man-is-out/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mark-wernick.jpgMark WernickMark Wernickhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wernick-scoreboard.jpgwernick scoreboardMark Wernick's Scorecard in the Game of the Big 8th. Even the smudge marks sweat allegiance to his caring.2018-09-25T17:01:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/24/post-la-your-earliest-accurate-standings/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/al-west.jpgAL WEST2018-09-24T04:31:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/23/explosive-8th-saves-astros-not-justin/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/young-cy-10198-89_act_-pd.jpgYoung-Cy-10198-89_Act_-PDHow many wins would Cy Young have today were he to be reborn as the same talented pitcher and playing the game under a pitch count?2018-09-23T19:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/22/gurriels-7-rbi-are-2nd-best-in-astros-history/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/towles-jr.jpgTOWLES JRJ.R. Towles set the Astros franchise record by getting 8 RBI in an 18-1 win over the Cardinals on 9/20/2007. ~ Last night, Yule Gurriel got 7 RBI in an 11-3 win over the Angels for the second best one-game mark in team history.2018-09-23T13:32:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/21/oakland-raiders-way-back-into-hunt/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/gruden-wants-you.jpggruden-wants-you"Listen up, Lunk Heads! The A's won a game by 21-3 over the Angels lasy night! !If we can't do better than that this weekend, we are going to be the laughing stock of Oakland, California!"2018-09-21T10:48:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/20/the-more-famous-elsewhere-houston-mlb-all-stars/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/roberts-houston.jpgRoberts-Houston1965 Astros Looks Wrong!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/roberts-phillies.jpgRoberts-Phillies1950 Phillies Looks Right!2018-09-21T19:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/19/the-mlb-one-game-cup-of-coffee-club/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/buddy-hancken-e1537366342760.jpgBuddy HanckenBuddy Hanckenhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/blank-gravestone-granite-headstone-cartoon.jpgblank-gravestone-granite-headstone-cartoonTo Be Inscribed on the Featured Marker: "Here Rests John Doe The Only Man to Appear in a Big League Game After His Death" To Find Out How, Read The Pecan Park Eagle.2018-09-20T03:37:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/18/the-ecstasy-of-marisnick-and-the-agony-0f-vogelbach/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/vogelbach_dan.jpgVogelbach_Dan"I had to hit that pinch grand slam against the Astros last night! - With my season stats, I was well on the way to being out the door and back to living in a van ~ down by the river!" ~ Dan Vogelbach (not Chris Farley)2018-09-18T19:35:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/17/other-buff-stadium-idiosyncrasies/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/buff-scorecard.jpgBuff Scorecardhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/buffs-night-game-30.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2018-09-18T16:13:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/16/the-yount-brothers-the-extremes-of-mlb-experience/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/larry-yount.jpgLarry YountLarry Yount: One of the few former major leaguers with less MLB field experience than Moonlight Graham.2018-09-17T14:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/15/oh-give-us-a-home-where-the-buffalos-roamed/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/buff-medallion-blue.jpgbuff-medallion-blueA close up look at one of the buffalo medallions described here.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/buff-stadium-medallions.jpgBuff Stadium MedallionsHow the End of Baseball Season Once Looked Back in the Day at Buff Stadium2018-09-15T06:55:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/13/early-buffs-tv-todays-stats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/kprc-tv.jpgKPRC-TVBuffalo Stadium 1953 KPRC-TV, CHANNEL 2 Had Been Covering Houston Buffs Baseball Since Their 1st Year on the Air in 1949 as KLEE-TV. 2018-09-13T17:21:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/03/10/early-televised-baseball-in-houston/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kprc-tv-1953b.jpgkprc-tv-1953bHouston Buffalos 1953 Official Score Card - Complements of Contributor Tom Murrahhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/kprc-tv-1953.jpgKPRC-TV 19531953 Houston Buffs Houston Buffs Scorecard, Compliments of Tom Murrah, SABR.2018-09-13T16:02:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/12/a-tale-of-two-students-in-1961/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rusty-staub.jpgRusty-StaubSeptember 12, 1961: Rusty Staub Signs with Colt .45s. Three Seasons before they became the Astros.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/staub-signs-75k.jpgStaub-Signs-75K2018-09-13T02:30:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/13/bill-gilbert-obituary-and-funeral-plan/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bill-gilbert-obit-photo.jpegBill Gilbert Obit PhotoBill Gilbert2018-09-13T13:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/11/in-memoriam-9-11/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/memorial_flag-911.jpgMemorial_flag-9112018-09-11T19:18:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/10/real-evil-eye-robs-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mop-head.jpgmop-headFor outs to be called on close plays, make sure that the featured glove appendage is in falling-strand contact with sliding runner's body.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/el-olo-malo.jpgel olo maloSTOP! THE REAL EVIL EYE OF MLB SEES WHAT YOU ASTROS ARE TRYING TO DO!2018-09-10T18:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/09/our-boston-see-party-is-on-a-roll/2018-09-09T13:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/08/astros-take-boston-opener/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bregman-age-7.jpgBregman. Baseball PlayerAlex Bregman, Age 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico "The Stare" had a more benign beginning.2018-09-09T02:54:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/08/sabr-memoriam-of-bill-gilbert/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/gilbert-png.pngGilbert PNGBill Gilbert2018-09-08T20:55:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/07/here-come-the-hose/2018-09-07T13:57:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/01/what-else-could-the-three-of-us-do/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/what-else-astros.jpgwhat-else-astros"What Else Could the Three of Us Do Together?" Asks Jose Altuve in the currently popular HEB Food TV Commercials. *2018-09-07T00:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/06/bill-gilbert-has-died/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/bill-gilbert-report.jpgBill Gilbert ReportRest in Peace, Bill Gilbert!2018-09-11T03:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/05/one-is-the-loneliest-number/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/one-eyed-cat.jpgone-eyed-catOne is the Loneliest Number2018-09-06T03:01:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/03/caps-off-to-the62-colt-45-survivors/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/colt45s1.jpgcolt45shttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/colt45s-e1536007294768.jpgcolt45s2018-09-06T20:40:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/03/verlander-rowboat-mime-behind-hinch-is-hoot/2018-09-05T00:11:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/02/whats-the-w-l-assignment-worth-today/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cy-young-at-chicago.jpgcy-young-at-chicagoCy Young Award ( We think that's his full name.) won 512 regylar season game between 1800-1900. It's not likely that he could have come anywhere close to that mark today under todays pitch count culture and pitcher specialization rules. *2018-09-05T00:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/04/greg-lucas-a-worthy-w-l-assignment-option/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/greg20lucas.jpgGregLucasGreg Lucas2018-09-04T20:07:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/09/02/original-colt-dean-stone-has-died/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dean-stone.jpgDean StoneDean Stone Author of Houston Franchise's 1st MLB Complete Game Shutout ~ Dead at Age 872018-09-02T06:25:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/31/astros-need-to-get-the-hitting-hum-back/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/death-valley.jpgdeath valleyTwo pitchers going late with no runs are like two cross country runners taking on Death Valley with no canteens for support. The first that finally does find water probably wins, but chances are that neither survives the grind long enough to win anything.2018-08-31T16:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/30/a-tribute-to-tyler-the-great-white/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/asg3w2.jpgA'SG3W2Tyler "The Great" White Delivers a Walk Off Homer Astros 5 - Athletics 4 Minute Maid Park August 29, 20182018-08-30T13:01:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/29/a-1-pitch-mistake-a-400-baseball-ride/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/orbit-frowns.jpgorbit frowns"DAD GUMMIT! ~ WE CAN'T WIN 'EM ALL, BUT.... WE LET GAME 2 IN THIS SERIES WITH THE A'S SLIP TOO EARLY AND AGAIN TOO LATE DOWN THE ONE BAD TIMING PITCH SIDE TO BE RECOVERED IN THE NAME OF VICTORY! ~ GO GET 'EM IN GAME 3 THIS AFTERNOON, ASTROS!" 2018-08-29T14:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/29/maxwell-kates-john-bull-played-the-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/15-congratulations-bill.jpg15. Congratulations, Bill! Congratulations, Bill!!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/14-mike-ross-stephen-laski-and-monte-20072.jpgSAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERASAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/14-mike-ross-stephen-laski-and-monte-20071.jpgSAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERASAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/14-mike-ross-stephen-laski-and-monte-2007.jpgSAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERASAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/13-the-mike-ross-baseball-collection.jpg13. The Mike Ross Baseball CollectionThe Mike Ross Baseball Collection.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12-british-recording-artist-charlie-dore-1.jpg12. British Recording Artist Charlie Dore (1)British Recording Artist Charlie Dore.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/11-models-wearing-ritva-man-sweaters-1971.jpg11. Models Wearing Ritva Man Sweaters, 1971Models Wearing Ritva Man Sweaters, 1971.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/10-the-harvey-sahker-baseball-collection-1.jpg10. The Harvey Sahker Baseball Collection (1) The Harvey Sahker Baseball Collection.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/9-harvey-sahker-croydon-pirates_-outfielder.jpg9. Harvey Sahker, Croydon Pirates_ OutfielderHarvey Sahker, Croydon Pirates_ Outfielderhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/8-british-baseball-and-the-west-ham-club.jpg8. British Baseball and the West Ham ClubBritish Baseball and the West Ham Club.2018-08-29T13:26:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/28/aug-28-2018-as-case-for-staring-standings/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/aug27-2018-ma2bill.jpgAUG27-2018-MA2BILLThen Norma and Bill McCurdy decided to ass something that largely has been missing from "the stare", but simply had to fly this time. ~ They also smiled! ~ Thanks, Astros, for a wonderful evening!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/aug27-2018-white.jpgAUG27-2018-White8/27/18: Then, when Tyler (The Great White Shark) White finished the 8th with another 3-run homer bomb to left, the Astros broke into am 11-4 final victory grin along with that thing they've come to do so well. ~ With Altuve conducting like a Toscanini, hey stared again ~ big time.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/aug27-2018-sam-stare.jpgAUG27-2018-SAM-STAREOur "Boston 'El Ojo Malo' See Party" Continues in Game Three Today at Fenway! https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/aug27-2018-alexb.jpgAUG27-2018-AlexB8/27/18: When Alex Bregman extended the Astros' 5-4 lead in the bottom of the 8th with a 2-outs, 3-run homer to right center, the roar of the crowd almost unhinged the roof. Bregman & Co. stared.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/orbit-stares.jpgOrbit Stares8/27/18: When the Astros rallied for 5 runs in the bottom of the 3rd to overcome a 4-0 early A's lead, the crowd roared. And Orbit stared.2018-08-28T15:40:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/27/aug-27-2018-scores-standings-schedule/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/orbit.jpgDetroit Tigers v Houston Astros"I say we are going to take on the A's one pitch, one throw, and one catch at a time. There's only one way to eat an elephant ~ and that's one bite at a time. And when we're done, we're going to pass on dessert and just stare at the leftovers!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/elephant.jpegelephant"We're keeping up with the Astros and we're coming to town on the last "ring night" to take over! ~ What do you gotta say about that, Orbit?"2018-08-28T12:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/26/thank-you-friends-for-a-wonderful-surprise/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/astros-ring.jpgAstros-RingAstros Bling Up Close August 25, 2018https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/billmccurdyretirementparty-93a-1.jpgBillMcCurdyRetirementParty.93a (1)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/billmccurdyretirementparty-93a.jpgBillMcCurdyRetirementParty.93ahttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/billmccurdyretirementparty-93.jpgBillMcCurdyRetirementParty.93Jimmy Wynn and his Astros Bling!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/billmccurdyretirementparty-91.jpgBillMcCurdyRetirementParty.91Bob Dorrill was our Master of Ceremonieshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/larry-kathleen_edited-1.jpgLARRY & Kathleen_edited-1Larry and Kathleen Migginshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/billmccurdyretirementparty-992-12.jpgBillMcCurdyRetirementParty.992 (1)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/tals-hill.jpgTALS HILLTal Smith speaks at the party; Jimmy and Marie Wynn in the foreground.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/norma-sabr1.jpgNorma-SABRNorma and Bill McCurdy, Bobby Copushttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/norma-sabr.jpgNorma-SABR2018-08-29T04:20:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/26/aug-26-2018-scores-standings-schedule/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/saturday-stare5.jpgSaturday Starehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/saturday-stare4.jpgSaturday StareHere's Lookin' at You (again), Fans!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/saturday-stare3.jpgSaturday Starehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/saturday-stare2.jpgSaturday Stare"Here's Lookin at You (Again), Fans!" This time we're celebrating an 8-3 Saturday win over the Angels! https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/saturday-stare1.jpgSaturday Starehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/saturday-stare.jpgSaturday Starehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/the-stare-02.jpgThe Stare.02Here's Lookin' At You (Again), Fans! Saturday Came, And so did another Astros Stare!2018-08-26T13:34:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/25/aug-25-2018-scores-standings-schedule/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/the-stare.jpgThe Stare"The Stare" The Astros took a 5-0 lead in the top of the 5th ovr the Angels on the heels of a second grand slam this year by Marwin Gonzalez and then went on to a 9-3 win behind Dallas Keuchel and the relief arms. Here we see Marwin leading the others in the new "stare" the boys do after homers. Alex Bregman started it. Now they are all doing it. ~ What fun! What fun, indeed!2018-08-25T13:11:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/24/the-standings-down-the-stretch-they-come/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/scoreboardwrappedcanvas.jpgscoreboardwrappedcanvasThe old scoreboards were great, and they went so well with the kind of current standings we used to get daily in our local papers.2018-08-24T16:33:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/02/11/raymon-lacy-column-from-july-2014-goes-viral/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/lacy-raymond.jpglacy-raymondRaymon Lacy SABR Speaker July 14, 2014https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/lacy-matt-a.jpglacy-matt-aMatt Rejamaniak of SABR greets 91-year Raymon Lacy to the latter's speaking engagement at SABR on 7/14/2014.2018-08-24T02:53:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/23/the-100-oldest-living-former-big-leaguers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/caligiuri_fred.jpgcaligiuri_fred#1 Oldest Survivor Fred Caligiuri, 1942-43 Philadelphia Athletics2018-09-06T17:02:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/22/astros-set-new-hitters-club-double-play-mark/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/aid1538448-v4-728px-make-a-double-play-in-baseball-step-1.jpgaid1538448-v4-728px-Make-a-Double-Play-in-Baseball-Step-1August 21, 2018: The Houston Astros defeated the mAriners in Seattle, 3-2, but they did it in spite of setting a club all all time record by hitting into six (6) double plays in a nine inning game.2018-08-23T13:29:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/21/baseball-lifer-doc-edwards-passes/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/image002.jpgimage002Doc Edwards2018-08-22T01:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/21/spokane-spokesman-review-eddie-gaedel-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/srx_tom_keffe_eddie_gaedel_t1170.jpgSRX_TOM_KEFFE_EDDIE_GAEDEL.JPG_t1170Gauge, 9, and Kaylee Paulson, 11, parade the Eddie Gaedel trophy through O‘Doherty’s Irish Grille in front of Eddie Gaedel Society manager Tom Keefe during the eighth annual Eddie Gaedel Day, Aug. 19, 2018, in downtown Spokane. (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review)2018-08-21T04:53:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/20/happy-93rd-birthday-larry-miggins/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/larry-miggins-age-90.jpgLarry-Miggins-Age-90Larry Miggins Himself Age: Age 93 Today Born: August 20, 1925 Birthplace: Bronx, NY Ethnicity: 1st American Birth Generation Born off the Boat from Ireland.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/irish-birthday-wish.jpgirish birthday wish2018-08-23T14:09:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/19/our-polish-american-all-star-teams/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/al-simmons.jpgal simmons"I started out as Aloysius Szymanski. ~Do you know my legal adult famous-in-life baseball identity?"2019-01-27T23:19:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/18/analytics-and-the-rules-of-survival/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/billy-beane.jpegBilly BeaneBilly Beane didn't invent analytics, but he did open the gate and let them in.2018-08-18T16:34:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/17/the-stuff-that-dreams-are-made-of-2/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/humphrey-bogart-maltese-falcon-steve-wynn.jpghumphrey-bogart-maltese-falcon-steve-wynn:The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of"2018-08-17T16:36:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/14/the-smells-a-little-fishy-lineup/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/someting-smells-fishy.jpgsometing smells fishy2018-08-17T00:44:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/16/houston-mlb-managers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fleer-harry-craft.jpgFleer Harry CraftHarry Craft Houston's First MLB Manager 19622018-08-17T00:30:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/15/too-good-to-pass-up/2018-08-15T01:29:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/13/astros-to-do-list-august-13-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/baseball-blog-5.jpgbaseball blog 5An All Time Note of The Day By Bill Veeck2018-08-13T21:51:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/09/the-tragedy-of-addiction-sammy-stewart/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sammy-stewart-830rioles.jpgSammy-Stewart-830riolesOn September 1, 1978, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Sammy Stewart set the MLB rookie mark by striking out 7 batters in a row in one game as a pitcher facing the Milwaukee Brewers.2018-08-12T21:02:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/12/33460/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/suntzu1-2x.jpgsuntzu1-2xan enemy baserunner can be clearly balked from advancement if the pitcher catches him leaning too far off the base in between pitches to the plate. On the other hand, a pitcher may be called for a balk, and the runner then called safe, if the pitcher fails to get the footwork down properly before he makes the play.2018-08-12T17:45:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/10/the-balk-rule-strikes-again/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/justin-v.jpgJUSTIN-VUMPIRE MMM MMMMM and Astros pitcher Justin Verlander have a philosophical discussion about the balk rule last night.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/verlander-2nd-no-no1.jpgVerlander 2nd no-no2018-08-10T20:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2009/08/16/pardon-me-ford/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/nixon-ford.jpgNixon Ford2018-08-09T18:12:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/09/que-sera-astroturf/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/astrosky-falling-01_edited-1.jpgAstroSky Falling 01_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/astrosky-falling-02.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2018-08-09T14:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/08/a-snapshot-of-sabr-members-in-houston/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sabr-dierker.jpgMicrosoft Word - Document1A red dot shows where each member of the Larry Dierker Chapter of SABR live in the Metro Houston Area. ~ Prepared by SABR Member Chris Chestnut.2018-08-09T13:09:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/07/hits-heroes-and-storybook-homers-improved/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/astro-spec1.pngAstro-Spechttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/darrell-pittman-04.jpgDarrell Pittman 04https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jose-batting.jpgJose batting2018-08-07T20:19:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/25/that-47-buffs-astrodome-all-star-game-team/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/47-buffs-all-stars.png47 Buffs All StarsVictoria (TX) Advocate June 27, 1972 Found by Darrell Pittman2018-08-07T13:48:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/05/august-5-2018-lagniappe/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wc-fields-mike.jpgWC FIELDS-MIKEThank You, Michael McCroskey for bringing us all together in a great big smile! We Astros fans are in need of all those upside frowns we may find within the center of our minds. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mlbf_185789683_th_45.jpgmlbf_185789683_th_45Lance McCullers, Sr. & Jr. Minute Maid Park, Houston.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/eagles-by-john.jpgEagles-By-JohnThe 1950 Pecan Park Eagles Back: Charles Willis, Billy Sanders, Billy McCurdy, Pepsi McCurdy dog), Eileen Disch, Johnny McCurdy. Front: Kenny Kern, Raymond Giesey, Jackie Perkins, Randy Hunt. 2018-08-06T10:53:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/04/ya-cant-tease-a-buff-in-a-national-park/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/yell-bison_baiter_lindsey_jones_video_700_edited-1.jpgyell-bison_baiter_lindsey_jones_video_700_edited-1Ya Can't Roller Skate on a Buffalo Herd and Ya Can't Tease a Buff in a National Park2018-08-04T11:06:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/04/bill-gilbert-astros-struggle-in-july/2018-08-04T03:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/03/pecan-park-eagle-trivia-contest-answers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/16-percy-fielding.jpg16. Percy FieldingPercy Fielding (Prince Fielder)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/15-bob-gibson-1964-world-series.jpg15. Bob Gibson, 1964 World Series Bob Gibson, 1964 World Serieshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/14-steve-rogers.jpg14. Steve Rogers Steve Rogers.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/13-andre-dawson-funeral-home-director.jpg13. Andre Dawson, Funeral Home DirectorAndre Dawson is the only Hall of Fame member who also operates a Funeral Home as the owner and funeral director.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12-has-anybody-here-seen-larry-l-a-double-r-y.jpg12. Has Anybody Here Seen Larry L-A-Double-R-YHas Anybody Here Seen Larry L-A-Double-R-Y??? HE'S RIGHT HERE WITH R-E-D RED MAHONEY!!!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/11-cooperstown-new-york.jpg11. Cooperstown, New YorkCooperstown, New Yorkhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/10-j-r-richard.jpg10. J. R. RichardThe One and Only JAMES RODNEY RICHARD ~ BIGGER THAN THE LETTERS IN HIS NAME!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/9-1994-houston-astros.jpg9. 1994 Houston Astros1994 Houston Astroshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/8-liam-mccurdy-from-the-emerald-isle.jpg8. Liam McCurdy from the Emerald Isle"I never had any analytics training, but I still nailed 'em!" ~ Liam McCurdy https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/7-phil-garner.jpg7. Phil GarnerPhil Garner.2018-08-26T21:26:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/08/02/pecan-park-eagle-trivia-contest-questions/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/trivia-contest-aug-01-columbo.jpgtrivia-contest-Aug 01 columboWe DO have a bonus question for you ~ and it won't take much of your valuable time."https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/trivia-contest-aug-01-emo.pngTrivia-contest-Aug 01-emo1st Annual Pecan Park Eagle Trivia Contest By Maxwell Kates2018-08-02T18:29:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/31/rogelio-armenteros-is-he-our-future-closer/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rogelio-armentaros.jpgrogelio-armentaros2018-07-31T22:50:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/30/call-em-all-shirley/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/shirley-tex.jpgShirley TexTex Shirleyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/shirley-steve.jpgShirley SteveSteve Shirleyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/shirley-mule.jpgShirley MuleMule Shirleyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/shirley-bob.jpgShirley BobBob Shirleyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/shirley-bart.jpgShirley BartBart Shirley2018-07-31T01:10:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/29/maxwell-kates-playing-ball-with-trevor-hoffman/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/7-tex-shirley.jpg7. tex-shirley"And don't call me Tex!" ~ Alvis Neman Shirleyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/5-pitcher-to-the-showers.jpg5. Pitcher to the Showers Pitcher to the Showershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/4-hoffman-and-padres-celebrate.jpg4. Hoffman and Padres CelebrateHoffman and Padres Celebrate.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/3-trevor-hoffman-as-a-florida-marlin.jpg3. Trevor Hoffman as a Florida MarlinTrevor Hoffman as a Florida Marlinhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2-petco-park.jpg2. Petco Park Petco Park San Diego, CAhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1-trevor-hoffman-hall-of-fame-class-of-2018-1.jpgTrevor HoffmanTrevor Hoffman, Hall of Fame Class of 2018]2018-07-30T03:45:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/28/babe-ruths-called-shot-yes-or-no/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/babe-ruth-hour.jpgBabe Ruth HourBabe Ruth The Hero Whose Deeds Transcend The Usual Limitations of Time Upon Awesome Regard2018-07-29T01:57:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/27/1962-larker-finds-use-for-colt-45-bats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/larker-e.jpgLarker-Ehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/larker-d1.jpgLarker-Dhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/larker-d.jpgLarker-Dhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/larker-c.jpgLarker-Chttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/larker-b.jpgLarker-Bhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/larker-a.jpgLarker-Ahttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/larker-milwaukee.jpgLarker-MILWAUKEE2018-07-28T12:17:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/26/deadball-era-baseball-game-footage-1900-1920/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/king-of-pearland.jpgKing-of-PearlandCongratulations to Tom Hunter Denver Resident but Staunch Astros Fan ~ Tom got to Coors Field on Tuesday night, 7/24/18 Just in time to proclaim his own presence as he also brought his 'Stros a bucket of extra inning good luck! Where were you Wednesday night, Tom?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pgh-1909-ws.jpgPGH-1909 WSDetroit @ Pittsburgh During the 1909 World Series ~ Check out the shape of the infield grass.2018-07-28T12:33:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/25/a-punch-out-by-cats-paw/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cats-paw-punch-out.jpgCat's Paw Punch Out"....and down goes Frazier!"2018-07-26T00:44:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/24/gods-do-not-answer-letters/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ted-williams-1947.jpgted-williams-1947TED WILLIAMS **************** Good shot of Williams at the end of a HR swing at some point in the 1947 season.2018-07-26T04:06:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/23/baseball-metaphors/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/walk-off.jpgwalk-offCUBS WIN IN WALK OFF! Pease Note: It's the loser Phils doing the "walk off".2018-07-23T15:38:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/02/21/houston-chain-grocers-of-yesterday/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cover2.jpgcover2Typical A&P of the 1950's.2018-07-28T18:07:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/22/dierker-discusses-18th-birthday-debut/2018-07-23T13:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/21/rare-footage-of-62-colts-first-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/openingday_1962-1.jpgOpeningDay_1962 (1)Opening Day ~ April 10, 1962 Colt Stadium in Houston Bayou City Big League History Begins2018-07-23T06:03:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/20/a-time-travel-trip-to-1931-yankee-stadium/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/yankee-stadium.jpgyankee stadiumYankee Stadium, 1931 But you have to see and hear the people to feel the times. This film clip with sound helps get us there.2018-07-20T15:56:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/19/bregman-stats-climbing-at-the-break/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/paul-newman-b.jpgpaul newman-bWhat Alex Bregman may look like someday when he's too old to play any more baseball. 2018-07-19T19:10:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/18/night-of-the-hunter-bregman-is-all-star-mvp/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/night-hunter-b.jpgNIGHT-HUNTER-BAlex Bregman MVP 2018 All Star Game2018-07-18T19:09:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/17/houston-sports-poll-influence-or-expectation/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/deshaun-watson.jpgdeshaun-watsonDashaum Watson is No. 1 Pick in 2018 Poll That Alleges Him to be the Most "Influential" Houston Sports Figure this year.2018-07-17T17:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/16/memories-of-loel-passe/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/passe-loel-advocate.pngPasse-Loel-Advocatehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/darrell-pittman-001.jpgDarrell Pittman 001Another great research find by Darrell Pittman.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/darrell-pittman-04.jpgDarrell Pittman 04Darrell Pittman https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/loel-passe.jpgLoel PasseLOEL PASSE Houston Buffs Radio, 1950-1961; Houston MLB Broadcaster, 1962-1996.2021-10-15T18:18:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/15/hero-of-the-1950-all-star-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/red-new.jpgRed-newRed Schoendienst and Bill McCurdy (L) Cardinals Club Suite Busch Stadium II May 19982018-07-15T14:16:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/14/houston-98-stadium-work-on-schedule/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/enron-field-1998_02.pngENRON FIELD-1998_02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/enron-field-1998_01.pngENRON FIELD-1998_012018-07-14T13:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/13/chairman-of-the-bored-no-more/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sangster-5-close-up.jpegSANGSTER 5 CLOSE UPRob Sangster Todayhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sangster-mccurdy.jpgSANGSTER-MCCURDYSTRONG? .... GOOD SHAPE? .... TAKING ON DISC JOCKEYS IN GUN FIGHTS? .... YEP! .... THAT'S ME ALL RIGHT!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sangster-4-full-foto.jpgSANGSTER 4 FULL FOTORob Sangster was not born with a mind and spirit to over-live its spark in board rooms.2018-07-13T19:04:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/12/our-manifest-destiny-redefined/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/opie-astros-joy-corra.jpgopie-astros-joy-corraBeing all he could be as a top Astros coach in 2017 got Alex Cora the job of manager of the Boston Red Sox in 2018. That seems to be working out pretty well for him.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/opie-astros-joy.jpgopie-astros-joy"Manifest Destiny" by fine artist Opie Wednesday, July 11, 2018;"Manifest Destiny" by fine sports artist Opie Otterstad nears completion for its grand display at Minute Maid Park.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/july19-al.jpgJULY19-AL2018-07-13T01:39:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/11/put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is/2018-07-11T15:45:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/11/shrine-of-the-eternals-2018-induction-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/tommy-john-and-san-diego-chicken.jpgTommy John and San Diego ChickenTOMMY JOHN and THE CHICKENhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/tommy-john.jpgTommy JohnTOMMY JOHNhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/br-rusty-staub-hou.jpgBR-Rusty-Staub-HOURUSTY STAUB As a 1963 Houston Rookiehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/rusty-staub.jpgRusty StaubRUSTY STAUBhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/nancy-faust-4.jpgNancy-Faust-4OCTOBER 3, 2010- Long time Chicago White Sox organist Nancy Faust poses for a portrait prior to playing at her last White Sox game on October 3, 2010 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. Faust was the White Sox organist for over 40 years, playing at old and new Comiskey Park as well as U.S. Cellular Field.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/nancy-faust.jpgNancy FaustNANCY FAUSThttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/br-chicken.jpgBR-CHICKENTED GIANNOLOUS aka The San Diego Chickenhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/br-hilda.jpgBR-HILDAHILDA CHESTER The Brooklyn Bell Girl Fanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/br-logo.pngBR-LOGO2018-07-11T02:24:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/10/rest-in-peace-joe-hardy/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hardyjoe_edited-1.jpgHardyJoe_edited-1JOE HARDY https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hardy-joe.jpegHARDY-JOEhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hardyjoe.jpgHardyJoe2018-07-10T20:47:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/09/william-edward-white/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/white-william-ed.jpgWhite-William-EdWilliam Edward White Is sitting directly behind the manager in the team photo.2018-07-09T14:54:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/08/a-19th-century-ice-cream-game-party/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/boys-team.jpgWilliam Edward White on the 1879 Brown baseball team.Brown University Baseball Team, 1879 National Champions. One of these players is now regarded as the recently confirmed earliest back baseball player in big league history.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/boys-win.pngboys winWON BY THE BOYS. _______________________ Livingston, Texas, July 15. – The married men and the boys played a game of ball here today, the losing side to pay for an ice cream supper, given at the school house tonight, resulting in a score of 44 to 16 in favor of the boys. ________________________ Houston Daily Post, July 17, 1896. _________________________ Contributed by Darrell Pittman. 2018-07-08T18:42:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/07/health-tip-of-the-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cartoons-tppe-01.jpgCARTOONS-TPPE-01Health Tip of the Day: To make sure you complete your one hour walking time plan, walk indoors. ********** Illustration by Bill McCurdy2018-07-07T13:15:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/07/mmp-error-call-should-be-reversed/2018-07-08T00:35:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/06/lagniappe-july-6-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/po-box.jpgpo boxPlease kill my former PO Box mailing address from your records. I have cancelled my use of that box and will receive nothing you mail to me there.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/yulie-gurriel.pngyulie gurrielYuli Gurriel Robbed of a Double by the official scorer at MMP on Friday night.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pennant-hometown.jpgpennant hometownA Hometown Pennant2018-07-06T18:56:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/05/bobby-bragans-doubleheader-problems/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bobby-bragan-2-h.jpgBobby Bragan 2 hBobby Braganhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/doublheaders2_edited-1.jpgdoublheaders2_edited-12018-07-05T16:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/04/pin-ball-baseball-was-great-4th-of-july-fun/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cute-4th-of-july-pictures.pngcute-4th-of-July-pictureshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fourth-of-july-art.jpgfourth-of-july-arthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/christmas-past-hr.jpgChristmas Past HRUnder the lower left side, the part yjat's covered by the glove in the first photo, there was lever you pulled that propelled the little silver pin balls, one at a time, up the release channel and onto the field. Pulled at full strength, the ball shot on an arc around the top and then bounce off off a metal piece that was designed to carry it bouncing all over the place. Over time, you learn what it takes to reach that tiny space between the two large "U" spaces marked above here as "single" and "walk" as a "home run." I did reach a point in which back-to-backs were not uncommon. Not bragging. Any kid with good finger dexterity and my capacity for obsession could also do it.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/christmas-past-game.jpgChristmas Past GamePOOSH M UP, JR. had 4 games you could play on the same same field, but baseball was the only one that held my interest from the start. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/christmas-past-all.jpgChristmas Past AllDuring the summer of 1950, this little pin ball baseball game game was my "heat of the day" companion time were all forced inside from the so-called polio vulnerable period of Houston's worst heat - and probably with good reason prior to the Salt vaccine. In the summer of 1950 alone, 600 Houston kids came down with polio from mild to fayal effect.2018-07-04T13:16:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/29/astros-finish-first-half-of-season-at-53-28/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/evan-gattis-rbi.jpgEvan-Gattis-RBIWith 30 RBI thru June 28, 2018, Evan Gattis now holds the club record for the most RBI in a single season with a total of 30 to date.2018-07-03T15:29:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/03/bill-gilbert-a-june-2018-report/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/evangattisalexbregmanhoustonastrosv9lc18woiu6yl.jpgEvan+Gattis+Alex+Bregman+Houston+Astros+v+9Lc18WoIU6YlEvan Gattis (L) and Alex Bregman were among the few Astro hitters to smile at June, but they had good reason. They each banged home 30 RBI in June 2018, a new calendar month record in franchise history.2018-07-03T15:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/02/where-sundays-game-dagger-was-delivered/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/altuve-2-2-pitch-8th.jpgAltuve 2-2 pitch-8thSunday, Astros @ Rays 8th Inning, 2-2 Pitch Castillo Pitching Altuve Battinghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/altuve-3-2-pitch-8th.jpgAltuve 3-2 pitch-8thSunday, Astros @ Rays 8th Inning, 2-2 Pitch Castillo Pitching Altuve Battinghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wreath-sunday_edited-1.jpgwreath-sunday_edited-12018-07-09T06:09:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/07/01/great-thoughts-from-the-houston-colt-45-era/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/telephone-old.jpegtelephone oldWatch out for the 360 degree rorations of the wire you complete. One day you are going to have to let them spin free in the middle of a future phone call.2018-07-02T19:03:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/30/ba-question-sparks-bobblehead-possibility/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bobble.pngBOBBLE2018-07-01T04:18:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/08/11/pecan-park-eagles-a-gift-of-soul/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pecan-park-eagle-3.jpgPecan-Park-Eagle-3 "Pecan Park Eagles" a 28"x15" work of sculptured wood By John C. McCurdy As a Gift to his Brother Bill In the Summer of 2016https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pecan-park-eagle-1.jpgPecan-Park-Eagle - 1"Pecan Park Eagles" a 28"x15" work of sculptured wood By John C. McCurdy As a Gift to his Brother Bill In the Summer of 2016https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pecan-park-eagle-1-1.jpgPecan-Park-Eagle - 1 (1)A Soul Glimpse at My Artist Brother, John C. McCurdy, From His Own Words and 2018-06-29T01:26:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/28/have-faith-in-percy-fielding/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/7-just-one-more-thing.jpg7. Just One More ThingJust One More Thinghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/6-trivia-contest.png6. Trivia ContestTrivia Contesthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/5-have-faith-in-percy-fielding.jpg5. Have Faith in Percy FieldingHave Faith in Percy Fieldinghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4-the-million-dollar-belly-flop.jpg4. The Million Dollar Belly FlopThe Million Dollar Belly Flophttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-united-bakers-dairy-restaurant-original-location.jpg3. United Bakers Dairy Restaurant - Original LocationUnited Bakers Dairy Restaurant - Original Locationhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2-prince-fielder-aka-percy-fielding.png2. Prince Fielder (aka Percy Fielding)Prince Fielder (aka Percy Fielding)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1-united-bakers-dairy-restaurant-today.jpg1. United Bakers Dairy Restaurant - TodayUnited Bakers Dairy Restaurant - Today2018-06-28T15:35:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/27/im-in-the-nude-with-glove/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/who-dat-man_2.jpgwho-dat-man_2Who dat man? Who dat man? Gotta long beard And a nude left hand!2018-06-27T12:25:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/26/blue-jay-grichuk-ego-slams-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/randal-grichuk.pngRandal GrichukRandal Gruchuk Rosenberg TX Toronto Blue Jays2018-06-27T05:27:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/25/al-batting-leaders-to-june-24-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bats-of-old.jpgbats of old2018-06-25T17:29:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/24/al-batting-average-leaders-thru-6-23-18/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/balls.jpgballsA Gathering of Baseballs That Have So Far Been Converted Into 2018 Base Hits By Jose Altuve & His American League Colleagues in Hitting.2018-06-25T10:52:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/23/todays-leaders-and-look-a-likes/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/lolltpop-guild.jpgLolltpop Guild"We Represent - the Back-To-Back-To-Back Guild! And.... We Wish to Welcome You To Minute Maid!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/matt-bragga.jpgmatt braggaNew Rice Baseball Coach Matt Braggahttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/matt-bragga-2.jpgMatt Bragga 2Actor Ed Harris2018-06-24T03:48:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/23/a-little-help-from-and-for-our-friends/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/herald-park.pngHerald Parkhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/darrell-pittman-01_edited-1.jpgDarrell Pittman 01_edited-1As the Astros sign to remin in Minute Maid Park through 2050, here's another timely historical contribution by the always researching mind that is Darrell Pittman.2018-06-23T00:47:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/22/back-to-back-to-back-is-lima-reminder/2018-06-24T12:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/20/a-merkling-of-the-mind/2018-06-21T16:05:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/20/altuve-takes-batting-lead-gets-night-off/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bird-altuve.jpgBird Altuve2018-06-20T01:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/19/astros-not-close-to-win-streak-record/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mcgraw-1916nyg.jpgmcgraw-1916nygJohn McGraw, Manager New York Giants McGraw's 1916 Giants hold the regular season MLB record for most consecutive wins without a loss at 26.2018-06-19T17:25:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/18/al-2018-batting-title-race-heats-up/2018-06-18T17:25:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/17/curt-walker-a-timeline-into-fathers-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/walker-bat-02.jpgWalker Bat 02December 15, 2001. The Curt Walker Louisville Slugger bat was signed by Will Clark and all the other living living fellow inductees from 2001, plus big time former stars likes Bobby Brown and Bobby Bragan. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/walker-plaque.jpgwalker plaque16.5 years after the fact, Rob Zimmerman (R) receives the induction plaque awarded to his great-grandfather, Curt Walker, by the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in December 2001. ********** Photo by Bob Dorrillhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/zzzzzzzzzz-walkercurt3811.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-walkercurt3811A tight framed 8x10 bust of Curt Walker from this September 1919 photo of his brief stay with the Yankees at the tail end of his rookie season was also presented to the SC couple during the ceremony, along with a few other historical goodies and a round of Curt Walker stories.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dscn2016.jpgDSCN2016https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/zimmerman.jpgZimmermanRob and Stacy Zimmerman of Charleston, SC included Houston on their family roots tour of South Texas to participate in the induction materials luncheon ceremony at the Jax Bar and Grill SABR-sponsored event. ********** Photo by The Pecan Park Eaglehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/curt-walker-1.jpgcurt walker - 12018-06-18T17:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/15/beer-added-to-astros-future-of-commitments/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/seth-beer.jpgSeth BeerSeth Beer, OF Clemson Tigers 1st Round Draft Pick Houston Astros 20182018-06-17T15:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/12/a-brewster-mccloud-review-by-wayne-r-roberts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/brewster-mccloud.jpgbrewster mccloudBrewster McCloud Soars Again In the Astrodome, 1970.2018-06-12T15:55:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/11/maxwell-kates-about-bobby-shantz/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/8-bobby-shantz-today.jpg8. Bobby Shantz TodayBobby Shantz Today.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/7-bob-gibson.jpg7. Bob GibsonBob Gibsonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/6-not-that-john-glenn.jpg6. Not That John GlennNot This John Glenn.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/5-bobby-shantz-as-a-st-louis-cardinal.jpg5. Bobby Shantz as a St. Louis CardinalBobby Shantz as a St. Louis Cardinal.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4-bobby-shantz-as-a-pittsburgh-pirate-1961.jpg4. Bobby Shantz as a Pittsburgh Pirate, 1961Bobby Shantz as a Pittsburgh Pirate, 1961.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3-that-old-man-river-just-keeps-rolling-along.jpg3. That Old Man River Just Keeps Rolling AlongThat Old Man River Just Keeps Rolling Along.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2-bobby-shantz-movie-poster.jpg2. Bobby Shantz Movie PosterBobby Shantz Movie Poster.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1-bobby-shantz-throws-the-first-pitch.jpg1. Bobby Shantz Throws the First PitchBobby Shantz Throws the First Pitch.2018-06-12T03:59:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/11/frank-mancuso-shows-up-in-mystery-card/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mancuso-sens-card-signed-e1528725081663.jpgMancuso Sens Card SIgnedhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/frank-mancuso.jpegfrank mancusohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/gus-mancuso.jpeggus mancusohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mancuso-03_edited-1.jpgMancuso 03_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mancuso-02_edited-1.jpgMancuso 02_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mancuso-01_edited-1.jpgMancuso 01_edited-12018-08-19T13:28:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/09/here-he-comes-to-save-the-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/mighty-mouse.jpgmighty mouse2018-06-11T14:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/08/we-lost-red-schoendienst-on-wednesday/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schoendienst-elder1.jpgschoendienst-elderintuitive and wizened elder iconhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schoendienst-elder.jpgschoendienst-elderhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bill-dewitt-jr.jpegbill dewitt jr.Bill DeWitt, Jr. Cardinals Ownerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schoendienst-hitter.jpgschoendienst-hitterintuitive hitterhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/red-new.jpgRed-newRedSchoendienst and Bill McCurdy (L) Cardinals Club Suite Busch Stadium II May 1998https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schoendienst-fielder2.jpgschoendienst-fielder2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/schoendienst-fielder.jpgSchoendienst-fielderintuitive fielder2018-06-08T22:20:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/07/altuve-looking-ready-to-rock-and-roll/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jose_altuve_batting_pdp.jpgjose_altuve_batting_pdpALTUVE USES THE FINAL "BACK"  IN A "BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK"  TO OPEN HIS LEAD IN THE BA RACE ~ BY AN ORANGE-TINTED CRACK!2018-06-07T18:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/06/quo-vadis-dallas-weve-no-time-for-regerts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/no-regerts.jpgno regerts.... at least for rest of that period of your life you remain connected to the Houston Astros in a position of authority.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dallas1.jpgdallas12018-06-06T18:30:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/05/astro-relief-round-up-the-usual-suspects/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/usual-subjects.jpegusual subjects2018-06-05T23:16:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/05/astros-pitching-continues-to-dominate-in-may/2018-06-05T00:21:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/04/al-batting-average-race-june-3-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/altuve.jpegaltuve2018-06-04T16:42:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/02/altuve-moving-up-in-batting-title-race/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jose-altuve-new-feat.jpgJose-Altuve-New-FeatHere Comes Senor Altuve!2018-06-02T17:36:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/06/01/my-favorite-mental-youtube-baseball-memories/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/to-josh-from-bill-14.jpgTo Josh From Bill-142018-06-01T21:13:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/06/16/a-domes-heart-plan-for-preservation/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/a-dome-1.jpgA-Dome - 1The A-Dome Proposal By James Richards and Ben Olschner Architextshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/astrodome-structure-2.jpgAstrodome Structure 2As it once was during construction, the unique architectural design of the Astrodome would again be visual in the Richards-Olschner Plan.2018-06-01T05:25:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/31/astrodome-historical-marker-now-in-place/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-dierk-tal-chandler.jpgdome-dierk-tal-chandlerTwo of the Iconic Astrodome's Greatest Early Franchise Legends, Tal Smith and Larry Dierker, Finish the Pictorial Part of our Report with Big and Knowing Smiles. What better way to end this beautiful picture flow! Now stay tuned below for the written report by Bob Dorrill. (Photo by Wayne Chandler)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-sabr-good2-mcc.jpgdome-sabr-good2-mccHail! Hail! The SABR Gang's All Here! .... In Spirit at Least! (Photo by Mike McCroskey)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-sabr-good1-mccr.jpgdome-sabr-good1-mccrSmiles and happy faces prevail! (Photo by Mike McCloskey)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-chandler9group.jpgdome-chandler9groupDene Hofheinz takes the mike to speak at the now unveiled plaque (Photo by Wayne Chandler)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-tal-johnie.jpgdome-tal-johnieThe Astrodome was a place were dreams gave birth to bigger worlds. Tal and Johnie were both a big part of that condition of great hope. {Photo by Bob Dorrill)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-dene-dierker.jpgdome-dene-dierkerDene Hofheinz and Larry Dierker Two Astrodome Icons in Their Own Rights Made the Day Even Brighter. (Photo by Bob Dorrill)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-emmett.jpgdome-emmettHarris County Judge Ed Emmett Was Present to Preside Over a Moment That His Leadership Helped Make Happen. (Photo by Mike McCroskey)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-mikes-21.jpgDome Mikes 2Aptly Guarded By Two Historical Centurions, Mike Acosta (L) of the Houston Astros and Mike Vance of the Harris County Historical Commission (Photo by Bob Dorrill)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_05902.jpgIMG_0590The Astrodome Plaque Awaits Introduction May 29, 2018 (Photo by Bob Dorrill)2018-06-01T00:37:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/30/ex-2017-astros-so-far-in-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tyler-clippard-30918-getty-ftrjpeg_172vrdvy7ej3b19dtcbuhfbp81.jpgtyler-clippard-30918-getty-ftrjpeg_172vrdvy7ej3b19dtcbuhfbp81"People may little note nor long remember what I did as an Astro, but they hardly ever forget what you didn't do because it shows up in your paycheck." ~ Tyler Clippard.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/astrodome-marker.jpgastrodome markerTal Smith and Larry Dierker are all smiles at the new Astrodome historical marker installed on May 29, 2018. Look for a story coming your way soon from Bob Dorrill about the big moment.2018-05-30T15:10:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/29/the-incredibly-shrinking-fan/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/buffs-pennant.jpgBuffs PennantBaseball As I Knew It Then.2018-05-30T22:41:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/28/happy-memorial-day-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/carroll-teas-us-army-ac-02.jpgEPSON MFP imageTo My Own Uncle Carroll In Honor of All Who Served! Major Carroll Houston Teas Pilot / Pacific Theater UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORP 1941-1945 Happy Memorial Day, 2018!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/maj-ch-teas.jpgMaj CH TeasWorld War II was the only thing that ever stopped my Uncle Carroll from standing for Our National Anthem, but, until his death, it never stopped him from saluting the flag when the band played it on cue.2018-05-28T17:51:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/27/looks-like-a-job-for-dierkerman/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/larry-dierker-doctor.jpglarry dierker doctor"And my mother wanted me to be a DOCTOR!?!"2018-05-28T23:19:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/26/astrodome-gets-historical-marker-on-may-29/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/astrodome-exterior-060315.jpgastrodome exterior 060315Next Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 3:00 PM, exactly 53 years from the date of its official opening, the Astrodome will receive its State of Texas Historical Marker at a special ceremony that seals its official importance to the city, the state, and the world.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-06-03-15-03_edited-1.jpgDome-06-03-15-03_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-06-03-15-04_edited-1.jpgDome-06-03-15-04_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-06-03-15-04.jpgDome-06-03-15-0406/03/15: Our "Love of the Game" includes our ability to share our dreams with each other, our willingness to share bitter disappointment with each other, and our ability to soar with the eagles of hope when our dreams either finally come true, or else, just seem to be getting close to true. ~ We never give up. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-06-03-15-03.jpgDome-06-03-15-036/03/15: If you could simply fit two joined seats together into the back of a Nissan Rogue, you were halfway home.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-06-03-15-01.jpgDome-06-03-15-01June 3, 2015: Ardent Astro fans Bob Dorrill (L) and Yours Truly Bill McCurdy even wore the team's colors for this awesomely grand occasion.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dome-06-03-15-02.jpgDome-06-03-15-02June 3, 2015: Astro fans are allowed under the hallowed Astrodome ceiling on a day they purchased thousands of sears from the iconic venue.2018-05-26T17:43:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/26/j-r-richard-going-into-hall-of-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/jr-richard-50.jpgjr-richard-50J.R. Richard, Inductee NLBBM Hall of Game June 9, 20182018-06-02T18:02:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/24/alternative-mlb-playoff-proposal/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mlb-bracket.jpgmlb-bracketLoved the Outcome, the Astros Beating the Red Sox, the Yankees, and the Dodgers Along the Way, But We Hated the Format that Got Us There.2018-05-24T15:50:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/22/sabr-has-great-night-at-skeeters-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/incaviglia.jpgSkeeters -- managerThe Sugar Land Skeeters' new manager Pete Incaviglia, center, is introduced by owner Kevin Zlotnik, left, and president Jay Miller during a press conference at the Constellation Field on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Sugar Land. Incaviglia is a veteran who played 12 years in Major League Baseball. ( Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle )https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mike-mccroskey-1.jpgmike.mccroskey - 1Thank You, Mike McCroskey, For This Special Report On the Larry Dierker SABR Chapter Banquet Meeting with the Sugar Land Skeeters.2018-05-23T00:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/21/2017-astros-edge-1927-yankees-mmp/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/yankees-27.jpgyankees-27Ruth and Gehrig Murderers' Row The '27 Yankees Every Memory of Them is Linked in Greatness 2018-05-21T19:25:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/20/what-we-have-here-is-failure-to-communicate/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/what-we-have-here-is-a-failure-to-communicate-quote-2.jpgwhat-we-have-here-is-a-failure-to-communicate-quote-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fan-interferes-01.jpgfan interferes 01Minute Maid Park Friday, May 18, 2018 __________ Compliments of AT&T Sports Nethttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fan-interferes-02.jpgfan interferes - 02Minute Maid Park Friday, May 18, 2018 __________ Complements of AT&T Sports Net2018-05-21T02:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/19/starting-nine-for-the-windsor-royals/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/duke-of-earl.jpgduke of earlThe Duke of Earl will serve as manager of the newly formed WIndsor Royals club, if they can get get their British act off the round and running in the fine arts of American Baseball play.2018-05-20T03:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/18/larry-miggins-a-man-for-all-seasons/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/larry-kathleen-3.jpgLarry-Kathleen-3Larry and Kathleen Miggins St. Patrick's Day 20172018-05-18T19:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/17/the-tommy-john-world-we-live-in/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tommy-john-2-e1526618414518.jpgTommy-John-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tommy-john-baseball-card_june-otrf-newsletter.jpgTommy-John-Baseball-Card_June-OTRF-newsletter2018-05-18T04:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/16/drew-blakes-entry-greatest-hr-ever/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/babe-ruth-called-shot-figure.jpgBabe-Ruth-Called-Shot-FigureAnd Collegian Drew Blake didn't even have to call the shot he hit to own dad in his last time to bat as a collegian.2018-05-16T16:40:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/15/maxwell-kates-greatest-play-i-ever-saw/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8-vive-le-baseball.jpg8. vive le baseballVive Le Baseball!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/6-1981-montreal-expos-reunion.jpg6. 1981 Montreal Expos Reunion1981 Montreal Expos Reunionhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/5-october-19-1981-the-rick-monday-pitch.jpg5. October 19, 1981 The Rick Monday PitchOctober 19, 1981 The Rick Monday Pitchhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/4-the-little-general.jpg4. The Little GeneralThe Little Generalhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/3-rick-monday-and-his-flag.jpg3. Rick Monday and His FlagRick Monday and His Flaghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2-april-25-1976-rick-monday-wins-capture-the-flag.jpg2. April 25, 1976, Rick Monday Wins Capture the FlagApril 25, 1976, Rick Monday Wins Capture the Flag.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1-maxwell-kates-1.jpg1. Maxwell Kates (1)"Don't Call Me Shirley!" ~ Maxwell Kateshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/7-the-author-with-anne-and-mike-vance-in-montreal.jpg7. The Author with Anne and Mike Vance in MontrealWhile in Montreal over the Mother's Day weekend, author Kates had a chance to visit two other historically inclined friends, Mike and Anne Vance of Houston.2018-05-18T05:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/15/2018-astro-starters-are-houston-hellacious/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/gooney-bird-2.jpgGooney Bird 2The Pecan Park Eagle Gooney Bird 1st Award To Houston Chronicle Sports2018-05-15T11:06:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/11/jim-umbrichts-stuff-auction-til-may-18/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/jim-umbright.jpgjim umbrighthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/umbricht-jersey.jpegumbricht jerseyJim Umbricht's 1963 Colt .45 Teammate-signed Classic Home Jerseyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/umbricht-suit.jpegumbricht suitJim Umbricht's 1962 Houston Colt .45 Western-cut Travel Suit2018-05-12T07:20:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/10/jackie-price-now-on-youtube/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/jackie-price-1.jpgjackie price 1Jackie Price How hard does bunting have to be?2018-05-11T03:48:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/02/05/jackie-price-fatal-sadness-of-a-baseball-clown/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/jackie_price1946.jpgJackie_Price1946Jackie Price A talented man met a sad end.2018-05-10T10:58:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/08/the-baseball-reliquary-inducts-john-staub-and-faust/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/nancy-faust-4.jpgNancy-Faust-4New Hall of Eternals Inductee and longtime White Sox organist Nancy Faust pauses long enough to say the following: "Please pay attention to these last two sections. They say exactly as possible how one gets inducted into the Hall of Eternals and organist and how you may join The Baseball Reliquary and help us expand the search for future picks."https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/bbr-logo.pngbbr logohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/anita-martini.jpgCC'd FG 040707 Perc.Anita Martini She knew baseball as well as any man I ever met.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dierker-larry-64.jpgdierker-larry-64Larry Dierker's 18th Birthday September 22, 1964 The day Dierker broke into baseball by striking out Willie Mays,https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/roy-hofheinz-1965.jpgroy hofheinz-1965Judge Roy Hofheinz at the Astrodome during the pre-1965 infrastructure completion phase of construction. I'm guessing that the place was a lot closer to completion when Stand Musial saw it for the first time at the December 1964 Houston baseball meetings.2018-05-08T22:55:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/12/30/a-47-houston-buffs-reverie/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/johnny-keane-02.jpgEPSON MFP imageJohnny Keane, Managerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/buff-47-art.jpgEPSON MFP imageThe 1947 Houston Buffs were my awakening to the game of baseball.2018-05-06T20:36:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/06/good-pitching-and-club-spirit-won-for-buffs/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/johnny-keane-new.jpgEPSON MFP imageJohnny Keane Field Manager 1947 Houston Buffs2018-05-06T14:14:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2009/08/22/john-hernandez-minor-league-star-major-league-dad/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/keith-hernandez.jpgkeith-hernandezhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/johnny-hernandez.jpgJohnny Hernandez2018-05-06T01:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/04/yankees-win-series-attitude-war/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/altuve-judge.jpgaltuve judgeJose Altuve of the Houston Astros and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees ~ in a lighter moment back in 2017.2018-05-06T14:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/03/bill-gilbert-pitching-carries-astros-in-april/2018-05-03T20:16:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/02/our-out-of-this-world-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/big-5-good-to-go1.jpgBIG 5 GOOD-TO-GOhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/big-5-good-to-go.jpgBIG 5 GOOD-TO-GOThe Houston Astros 2018 Starting Rotationhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ken-giles-7.jpgken giles 7https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ken-giles-4.jpg775108260_RFa_HOU_293https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ken-giles-5.jpgken giles 5https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ken-giles-2ws.jpgken giles 2wshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mars-boy1.jpgmars boyRumor has it that one of our fine Astros starters is actually from Mars. Can't see any evidence of it, can you?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mars-boy.jpgmars boyRumor has it that one of our fine Astros starters is actually from Mars. Can't see any evidence of it, can you?2018-05-02T19:09:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/05/01/signs-of-arms-and-bats-in-flight-at-mmp/2018-05-01T15:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/29/houstons-1962-1st-mlb-april/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image001-22.pngimage001 (2)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/buffalo-herd.jpgbuffalo herd"You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd!!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image001-21.pngimage001 (2)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/image001-2.pngimage001 (2)2018-04-29T22:22:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/28/a-tale-of-two-lefties/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dallas_keuchel-01.jpgDallas_Keuchel-01Dallas Keuchel Houston Astros2018-04-28T15:22:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/27/whats-your-favorite-kind-of-baseball-game/2018-05-05T02:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/27/ty-cobb-and-power-upon-further-review/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tycobb-swings.jpegtycobb swings"That ought to do it!" ~ Ty Cobb Ty Cobb of the Tigers Belts walk-off HR in 9th as Detroit beats Chicago, 16-15. ********** June 2, 19252018-04-27T11:14:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/03/21/did-ty-cobb-get-away-with-murder/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/cobb22.jpgcobb2Cob gave no quarter in baseball or in everyday life.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ty_cobb.jpgTy_CobbCobb had an appetite for violence, but did that go as far as murder?2018-04-27T01:55:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/26/ty-cobbs-1925-power-show/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dh-cobb-09.jpgDH-COBB-09Ty Cobb "Let me show you what I can do!" May 5, 19252018-08-07T00:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/25/out-of-the-mist-the-ghost-of-babe-ruth/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dh-ruth-08_edited-4.jpgDH-RUTH-08_edited-4https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/dh-ruth-08_edited-3.jpgDH-RUTH-08_edited-32018-04-26T01:10:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/24/albert-pujols-career-crunching-s/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/albert-pujols-01.jpgTwins Angels BaseballAlbert Pujols Once Upon a Time Baseball's King of the Beasts2018-04-24T18:18:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/23/joe-hunter-field-gets-new-look/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/hunter-field-new.jpgHunter-Field-NewThe New Joe Hunter Field Coastal Bend College Beeville, Texas2019-02-04T03:05:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/20/sabr-who-we-are-matters/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sabr48-final-logo-web.jpgFINAL SABR_Jan2v2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sabr-line.pngsabr line2018-04-21T01:34:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/16/rest-in-peace-patrick-lopez/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lopez-110713-06.jpgLopez 110713 06Patrick Lopez 1937-2018https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/patrick-lopez.jpgPatrick LopezRest in Peace, Patrick Lopez! Your Love of Life and Your Artistic Gifts to the World Are Your Legacy!2018-04-20T01:18:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/17/rob-sangster-a-man-of-great-passion-for-life/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rob-sangster-a01.jpgrob-sangster-a01Rob Sangster Great Writer Great Friendhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dscn3964.jpegMoonshining on Riverport, Nova Scotia During the Super Moon Nova Scotia Photo by Rob Sangsterhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/supermoon-rs-05-day-1.jpegmoonshine on Riverport (how approbriate for the bootleg port)moonshine on Riverport (how approbriate for the bootleg port)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/supermoon-rs-04-day-1.jpegMoon full onMoon full onhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/supermoon-rs-02-day-01.jpegsupermoon-rs-02-day-01https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/supermoon-rs-03-day-1.jpegsupermoon-rs-03-day-1 During the Super Moon Nova Scotia Photo by Rob Sangsterhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/supermoon-rs-01-day-1.jpegRiverportDuring the Super Moon Nova Scotia Photo by Rob Sangster2018-04-19T20:26:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/19/the-amazing-ichiro-suzuki/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/suzuki.jpgsuzukiIchiro Suzuki Baseball's Unofficial All Time Hits Leader2018-04-19T14:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/18/you-cant-play-ball-in-a-championship-ring/2018-04-18T02:21:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/16/maxwell-kates-42-a-film-review/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fenway-jrd-2013.jpgfenway jrd 2013Fenway Park, Boston Jackie Robinson Day 2013https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/boston-marathon-bombing-anniversary.jpgboston-marathon-bombing-anniversaryYoung Boston Bombing Victim Martin Richard and Family.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ed-charles.jpgEd CharlesEd Charleshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jackie-at-mnytreal.jpgJackie at MnytrealThe real Jackie Robinson at Montreal in 1946.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/pee-wee-jackie.jpgpee wee jackieThe Pee Wee-Jackie Moment -- As depicted in "42"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/greenberg-robinson.jpgGreenberg RobinsonHank Greenberg and Jackie Robinsonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jackie-and-rachel-in-42.jpgJackie and Rachel in "42"Jackie and Rachel in "42"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/harrison-ford.jpgHarrison FordHarrison Ford as Branch Rickeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2-42.jpg2. 42"42"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/1-maxwell-kates1.jpg1. Maxwell Kates(1)Maxwell Kates2018-04-16T17:39:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/15/rest-in-peace-little-sister/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/august-19-1951.jpgAugust 19, 1951It was the time that brothers John, 9, and Bill, 13, helped their little sister Margie celebrate her 2nd birthday at home. 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HOSMER, .... BRING A CAN OPENER!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/pecan-park-eagles-01.jpgPecan Park Eagles 012018-04-06T10:26:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/05/the-ring-is-the-thing/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/larry-dierker.jpglarry dierkerLarry Dierkerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/94256.jpeg94256The Ring is the Thing That blew in this Spring And “Champ” is now Our Astros Bling 2018-04-05T15:42:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/03/astro-stats-through-the-5-man-cycle/2018-04-03T22:30:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/02/cell-phones-as-history-changers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/paul-revere.jpgPaul Revere"Listen, my children, and you shall hear, Of a phone call once posted by Paul Revere."2018-04-03T15:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/04/01/happy-easter-2018-everybody/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/easter-basket_mg_7414-e1446825658694.jpgEaster-Basket_MG_7414-e1446825658694HAPPY EASTER. BASEBALL IS BACK.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/easter-egg.jpgeaster egg2018-04-01T10:38:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/26/goodness-gracious-great-balls-of-orange/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/first-astrodome-hr-frm.jpgfirst-astrodome-hr-frm6th inning: Mantle waits on pitch from Farrell that will be the first in Dome history.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/astrodome-mantle.jpgASTRODOME-MANTLEApril 9, 1965: Mantle waits on pitch from Turk Farrell. Later in the game, he would take Farrell deep for the first HR in Astrodome history.2022-02-02T00:35:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/31/game-2-astros-loss-the-critical-call/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/helmets-2-1.jpghelmets - 2 (1)6th Inning Astros@ Rangers March 30, 2018 *********** Odor getting off his wild throw as Altuve slides.2018-03-31T19:05:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/30/hello-astros-goodbye-rusty/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rusty-70-20151.jpgRUSTY-70-2015Rest in Peace Rusty Staub Died March 29, 2018 Age 73https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/houston-astros-at-texas-rangers-98797408.jpgHOUSTON-ASTROS-AT-TEXAS-RANGERS-987974082nd Season in a Row George Springer Homers to Start Season March 29, 20182018-03-30T19:16:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/29/rusty-staub-has-died/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rusty_staub_le_grand_orange.jpgrusty_staub_le_grand_orange2018-03-29T20:41:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/29/mover-shaker-walter-omalley/2019-06-08T18:36:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/28/a-problem-facing-the-astros-culture/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lum-gusgrissom-johnyoung.jpglum-gusgrissom-johnyoungHouston Astros Manager Lum Harris In Company of Astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young Opening Day, April 12, 1965https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lum-harris_edited-1.jpglum harris_edited-1Luman Harris 1965 Manager Houston Astroshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lum-harris.jpglum harrishttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/astros-lum-harris.jpgAstros-Lum-Harris2018-03-31T18:33:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/27/m-kates-12-sabr-conventions-part-ii/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17-sabr-47-jim-bouton.jpg17. SABR 47 Jim BoutonSABR 47: Jim Boutonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/16-sabr-47-new-york.jpg16. SABR 47 New YorkSABR 47: New Yorkhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/15-sabr-46-andre-dawson.jpg15. SABR 46 Andre Dawson SABR 46: Andre Dawsonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/14-sabr-44-damian-begley.jpg14. SABR 44 Damian Begley SABR 44 Damian Begleyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/13-sabr-44-mark-wernick.jpg13. SABR 44 Mark WernickSABR 44: Mark Wernickhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/12-sabr-41-ballpark-tour.jpg12. SABR 41 Ballpark TourSABR 41 Ballpark Tourhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/11-sabr-39-nationals-game.jpg11. SABR 39 Nationals GameSABR 39 Nationals Gamehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/10-sabr-38-bob-koehler.jpg10. SABR 38 Bob Koehler SABR 38: Bob Koehlerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9-maxwell-kates-in-los-angeles.jpg9. Maxwell Kates in Los AngelesMaxwell Kates in Los Angeles2018-03-31T18:42:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/25/its-still-the-same-old-story-dome-sky-65/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hal_woodeshick_63.jpghal_woodeshick_63Hal Woodeshickhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/astrosky.jpgAstroSkyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sac-bee-dome-65.jpgSac-Bee-Dome-65Walt Bond of the Astros, left, awaits his turn in the batting cage during the club's first workout in the club's new domed stadium. Manager Lum Harris, right, and scout Larry Smith inspect the plant. 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Welcome, Tom! ____________________ Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sabr-031918-p1.jpgSABR 031918-P1SABR, March 19, 2018 ___________________ Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/anne-keene.jpgAnne KeeneAnne Keene March 19, 2018 __________ Photo by Mike McCroskey2018-03-21T13:54:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/18/sitting-prettier-altuve-deal/2018-03-20T14:58:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/17/baseballs-three-generation-families/2018-03-17T02:48:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/14/second-base/2018-03-15T14:33:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/10/pick-it-shorter-games-or-better-calls/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/happy-umpire-2.jpghappy-umpire-22018-03-14T17:49:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/08/first-game-of-the-original-houston-babies-1888/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fair02.jpgFAIR02Fair Grounds Base Ball Park Site of Houston's 1st organized professional baseball game. March 6, 18882018-03-08T12:59:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/07/1966-dome-collapse-prediction-squelched/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dome-roof-66.pngdome-roof-66https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/psychic-reader.jpgpsychic reader2018-03-07T20:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/06/the-dodgers-photography-of-rich-kee/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/scan-2018-kee-11.jpgScan 2018-Kee-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/dodgersmed.jpgdodgersmedhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/scan-2018-kee-1.jpgScan 2018-Kee-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/steve-garvey-photo-by-rich-kee.jpgSteve Garvey Photo by Rich KeeSteve Garveyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ron-cey-photo-by-rich-kee.jpgRon Cey Photo by Rich KeeRon Ceyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/scan-2018-3-5-19-02-05.jpgScan 2018-3-5 19.02.052018-03-06T05:32:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/05/baseball-concerns-in-1962/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1962_ws_program.jpg1962_WS_Program"When I was 24, it was a VERY good year!" ~ The Pecan Park Eagle2018-03-06T04:42:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/04/houstons-true-1st-mlb-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/bob-aspromonte-01.jpgBob-Aspromonte-01Old News is New Again March 10, 1962 Apro Scores 1st Run in Houston MLB History2018-03-04T23:45:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/03/tour-de-sabr-twelve-sabr-conventions-rolled-into-one-part-i-2001-to-2007-by-maxwell-kates/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/8-sabr-37-st-louis.jpgSAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERABusch Stadium III, SABR Group Game, St. Louis, 2007. Top of the fifth, two out, and the skies opened.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/7-sabr-36-marshall-and-bouton.jpg7. SABR 36 Marshall and BoutonPitchers Mike Marshall and Jim Bouton were teammates on both the Pilots and the Astros back in the day.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/6-sabr-35-paul-hirsch.jpg6. SABR 35 Paul HirschPaul Hirsch, Rick Schabowski, and Maxwell Kates in the lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, July 31, 2009.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/5-sabr-34-jim-edmonds.jpg5. SABR 34 Jim EdmondsCaption #1: "Diamond Jim" Edmonds makes a phenomenal catch in right field in Cincinnati, July 16, 2004. Caption #2: Jim Edmunds, doing again what he so often did to break the hearts of Cardinal foes and their fans.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/4-sabr-32-larry-baldassaro.jpg4. SABR 32 Larry BaldassaroSABR 32, Larry Baldassaro: In 2011, nine years after he spoke about Italian American players from San Francisco, his magnum opus entitled "Beyond DiMaggio" became available for sale. - Photo by M. Kates https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1-sabr-48-is-going-to-pittsburgh1.jpg159076112TH8942_FocusOnSporthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/3-sabr-31-bud-selig.jpg3. SABR 31 Bud SeligBud Selig speaks at SABR 31 in Milwaukee, 2001 - Photo by T. Zoccohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2-maxwell-kates-and-rick-schabowski.jpgSAMSUNG DIGITAL CAMERAColumn author Maxwell Kates and Rick Schabowski at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, 2007. - Photo by R. Buegehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1-sabr-48-is-going-to-pittsburgh.jpg159076112TH8942_FocusOnSportSABR 48 Is Going to Pittsburgh. Rick Reuschel wore #48 for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1980s.2019-02-01T02:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/03/prayers-for-rusty-staub-please/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/rusty-70-2015.jpgRUSTY-70-2015Rusty Staub At Age 70 in 20152018-03-03T18:43:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/02/ah-yes-we-remember-it-well-sort-of/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mike-angel-1.jpgMike Angel (1)"It was a great game, even if didn't all happen on the same day."2018-03-04T18:28:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/03/01/relativity-patterns-in-mlb-game-attendance/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/einstein-colts.jpgEinstein-Colts9:00 AM, Friday the 13th April 1962 ********** "I am by heritage a Jew, by citizenship a Swiss, and by makeup a human being, and only a human being, without any special attachment to any state or national entity whatsoever. That being said, 'Go Colts! Win the rest of your games too!' " ~ Albert Einsteinhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/colt-dugout_tl-1.jpgColt-Dugout_tl (1)2018-03-01T00:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/28/spoiler-alert-game-3-of-62-season-report/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-hc62-3l.jpgZZZZZZZZZZ-HC62-3LFriday the 13th, April 1962 3 Colt Lefties Celebrate Colt Sweep Dean Stone, Bobby Shantz, & Hal Woodeshick2018-02-28T06:11:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/27/1st-texas-mlb-season-night-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-colt_top-2.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-colt_top-2Colt Stadium in Houston April 11, 1962 1st MLB Regular Season Night Game In Texas History2018-02-27T18:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/25/cool-hand-curt-walker/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-walkercurt38115.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-walkercurt3811Curt Walker, OF .304 Career BA 1919-1930https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-cwnyy-12.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-CWNYY-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-cwnyy-11.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-CWNYY-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-failure.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-failurehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-scan-chc_edited-1.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-Scan-chc_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-cwnyy-1.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-CWNYY-1So, how does young Curt Walker get a call to pinch hit for the Yankees near the end of his first less than stellar minor league season? Res Ipsa Loquitur. 2018-02-27T06:07:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/26/houston-opening-day-57-almost-here/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz-od-1962.jpgzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz-od-1962Opening Day Colt Stadium Houston, Texas Chicago @ Houston (NL) April 10, 1962https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzzzzzz-colt_stadium_1962.jpgzzzzzzzzzz-Colt_Stadium_1962https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/od-1962.pngOD-19622018-02-26T21:52:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/11/11/old-houston-car-dealers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/oscar-001.jpgOscar 001"take the wheel...make a deal...on a beautiful Rocket Oldsmobile"2024-01-26T01:55:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/24/is-baseball-now-all-about-the-next-hr/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/william-c-curt-walker_art.jpgWilliam-C-Curt-Walker_artCurt Walker, OF 1919-1930 Struck out Less Than 5% of the Time2018-02-24T17:15:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/23/an-ogden-nash-early-blink-on-jose-altuve/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/scott-boros.jpgscott borosScott Boras Business Agent Jose Altuvehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jeff-luhnow.jpgJeff-LuhnowJeff Luhnow General Manager Houston Astros2018-02-23T19:42:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/22/astros-bring-attitude-to-picture-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/gerrit-cole.jpgGerrit-ColeGerrit Cole, Pitcher #45, Houston Astros -------- Houston Chronicle Photo2018-02-22T12:43:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/21/another-dierker-tale-spins-sabr/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sabr-021918-08.jpgSABR-021918-08Joe Thompsonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bill-brown.jpgbill brownBill Brownhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/karen-orange.jpgKaren-OrangeKaren Walker The Astros Scrapbook Ladyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/scott-barzilla.jpgscott barzillaScott Barzillahttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mccl-img_6330.jpgMCCL-IMG_6330Larry Dierker Addresses SABR February 19, 20182018-02-22T06:10:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/22/the-possible-sabr-name-change/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sabr_logo-header2.pngsabr_logo-header22018-02-22T06:06:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/20/baseball-reliquary-black-history-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jackie-r-culture-2.jpgjackie-r-culture-2Karen Walker "The Astros Scrapbook Lady"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/monarchs-to-barons-flyer-1.jpgMonarchs to Barons Flyer 12018-02-20T11:00:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/19/bill-gilberts-hof-vote-report/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bill-gilbert-report.jpgBill Gilbert ReportBill Gilbert's Back With a DL-Delayed, But Still Timely Report on the Hall of Fame Vote. Welcome Back, William! And Keep on - Keepin' On, Please! We both enjoy and treasure all you do.2018-02-19T15:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/18/fantasy-two-juice-shot-to-2018-astros-lineup/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/gehrig-ruthheaven.jpgGehrig-Ruth=heavenGehrig: "What do you think, Babe? - Do we go back down there to join the Astros if we get picked?" ---------- Ruth: "Hell yes, Kid! - We gotta go! - We are way too long between whacks as it is!"2018-02-19T05:27:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/19/maxwell-kates-celebrates-houston-year-one/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/max-houston.jpgMax-HoustonMaxwell Kates' Collection of Books and Articles that remind him of his contact with the SABR Larry Dierker Chapter.2018-02-19T16:22:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/17/astros-that-got-away/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzz-ryan-ftr_edited-1.jpgzzzzz Ryan-ftr_edited-1Had it not been for former owner John McMullen's miserly mind freeze, Nolan Ryan was well on his way to going into the Hall of Fame a Houston Astro.2018-02-18T08:02:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/15/284-wins-and-a-save-by-maxwell-kates/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/12-the-black-aces.jpg12. The Black AcesThe Black Aceshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/11-fergie-and-svend.jpg11. Fergie and SvendA funny thing must have just happened on the way to the forum; Fergie and a fan named Svend smile, With the author smiling in far left background.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/10-fergie-and-ben-kates-the-authors-brother.jpg10. Fergie and Ben Kates, the Author's BrotherFergie and Ben Kates, the Author's Brotherhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/9-fergie-and-andrew1.jpg9. Fergie and AndrewFergie and Andrewhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/9-fergie-and-andrew.jpg9. Fergie and AndrewFergie and Andrewhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/8-pulling-a-pascual-perez.jpg8. PA Pascual PerezWhat It Means to Pull a "Pascual Perez" https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/7-big-league-dreams.jpg7. Big League DreamsBig League Dreamshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6-the-game-is-easy-life-is-hard.jpg6. The Game Is Easy, Life Is HardThe Game Is Easy, Life Is Hard.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/5-the-quiet-winner.jpg5. The Quiet WinnerThe Quiet Winnerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/4-the-author-and-fergie1.jpg4. The Author and FergieThe Author and Fergie2018-02-16T03:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/14/happy-valentines-day-2018-astro-champs/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzz-ha-val.jpgzzzzzz-ha-valHey! Astros Fans! How's this for the Happiest Valentine of 2018?2018-02-14T21:41:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/13/good-luck-to-the-houston-sports-hall-of-fame/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzz-good-luck.jpgzzzzzz-good-luck2018-02-13T21:24:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/12/rest-in-peace-wally-moon-now-dead-at-87/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzz-wallymoon-101111-03.jpgzzzzzz-wallymoon-101111-03Former Cardinal and Dodger Wally Moon Addressed the Larry Dierker Chapter of SABR on Oct. 11, 2011. A link to that article is included at the end of this featured story from the LA Times of his passing.2018-02-14T00:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/11/04/moonshots/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wallymoon-101111-03.jpgWallyMoon 101111 03former Cardinal and Dodger Wally Moon Addresses the Larry Dierker Chapter of SABR on Oct. 11, 2011. 2018-02-12T15:43:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/12/houstons-real-shooting-star-line-up/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzzz-shoot-star.jpgzzzzzz-shoot-starThe Houston Real Shooting Star Line Up2018-02-12T21:07:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/10/does-anybody-really-know-what-time-it-is/2018-02-12T15:42:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/09/my-apologies-for-the-belated-dave-smith-death-story/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzz-apologies.jpgzzzzz-Apologies2018-02-11T08:24:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/09/the-deposition-all-star-lineup-quotes/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzz-babe-ruth-hour-glass.jpgzzzzz-Babe Ruth Hour Glass“Yes, officer. I always visit the convents of St. Louis each trip.” ~ Babe Ruth2018-02-09T04:59:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/08/the-last-astrodome-nl-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzz-caminiti1.jpgzzzzz-caminitiSome players are unforgettable. Ken Caminiti is one of those guys.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzzz-caminiti.jpgzzzzz-caminitihttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzz-camoniyi-02.jpgzzzz-camoniyi-02Ken Caminiti Hit the Last HR in Astrodome History Sunday, October 3, 1999 2018-02-08T17:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/07/the-best-and-worst-baseball-movie-actors/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzz-fild-0f-dreams.jpgzzzz-fild-0f-dreamsGotta Love IT. ~ Eat It Up.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzz-natural-02.jpgzzzz-natural-02There is no failure in a moment like this one,https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzzz-natural-01.jpgThe NaturalRobert Redford as Roy Hobbs About to hit the most memorable homer in baseball history "The Natural" (1984)2018-03-26T21:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/06/save-baseball-from-the-moonlight-graham-base-runner/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzz-2b-runner-copy.pngzzz-2b-runner copySS: "How many times do we have to run this guy down?" 3B: "Until we keep from scoring or the last fan leaves - whichever comes first!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/zzz-2b-runner.pngzzz-2b-runner2018-02-07T02:59:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/05/the-pecan-park-eagle-baseball-movie-all-stars/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/z-hof-weekend.jpgz-HOF WeekendBack: Honus Wagner, Pete Alexander, Tris Speaker, Nap Lajoie, George Sisler, Walter Johnson. Front: Eddie Collins,Babe Ruth, Connie Mack, Cy Young. Missing: Ty Cobb.2018-02-06T18:00:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/05/viva-cuba-beisbol-2/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/z-baseball-on-the-malecon1.jpgZ-Baseball-on-the-MaleconThe Houston Real Shooting Star Line Uphttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/z-baseball-on-the-malecon.jpgZ-Baseball-on-the-Maleconhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/z-byron-motley.jpgZ-byron-motleyByron Motley2018-02-05T00:04:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/02/baseball-at-the-crossroads-to-be-or-not-to-be/2018-02-10T14:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/02/03/that-springer-dinger-astros-star/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/george-springer-mvp.jpggeorge springer mvpGeorge Springer A Champion of Many Talents2018-02-03T15:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/31/a-tale-of-two-poems/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/trees.jpgtrees2018-02-01T01:29:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/31/be-careful-how-you-turn-off-your-cell/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/smart-phones.jpgsmart phonesHow smart do you have to be to operate one of these things?2018-01-31T20:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/29/finally-heres-the-dirt-on-the-world-series/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ws-field-dirt-g7.jpgws field dirt g7Same 4" High Bottle Other Side, From Game 7 Dodger Stadium, 11/01/2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ws-dirt.jpgws dirtA Bottle of World Series Dirt ~ a Gift from Darrell and Susan Pittman2018-01-29T23:02:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/28/maxwell-kates-guaranteed-win-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/9-william-melanson.jpg9. William MelansonWilliam Melansonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/8-astros-vs-expos.jpg8. Astros vs. ExposAstros vs, Exposhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/7-bagwell-biggio-caminiti.jpg7. Bagwell, Biggio, CaminitiJeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Ken Caminitihttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/6-steve-henderson.jpg6. Steve HendersonSuper Steve Hendersonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/5-1994-houston-astros.jpg5. 1994 Houston Astros1994 Houston Astroshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4-roland-melanson.jpg4. Roland MelansonCousin Roland Melanson Bill Melanson ran a tight ship as a high school teacher as a family trait. His cousin Rollie was Hockey goalee.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/3-marvin-freeman.jpgimage0000098AMarvin Freemanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2-1994-montreal-expos.jpg2. 1994 Montreal Expos1994 Montreal Exposhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1-maxwell-kates4.jpg1. Maxwell Kates(4)Maxwell Kates2018-01-28T23:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/27/mmp-astro-fan-character-1-senor-mustachio/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/senor-moustache.jpgSenor MoustacheSenor Moustache The # 1 Astros Character Fan At Minute Maid Park2018-08-07T14:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/26/sabr-forever-let-it-be/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sabr_logo-header.pngSABR_logo-header2018-01-27T02:29:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/25/2018-bbwaa-hall-of-fame-voting-results/2018-01-25T13:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/24/bill-browns-astro-champs-book-a-fans-must-read/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ws-champs_edited-3.jpgws-champs_edited-3Now the trophy replica will have a common grounds companion at our bank vault security storage site for World Series relics and other holy artifacts of history. Have a nice Monday, everybody!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ws-champs.jpgws-champsHOUSTON'S TEAM HOUSTON'S TITLE 2017 Word Champion Astros By Bill Brown2018-01-25T12:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/23/the-ballad-of-the-minnesota-miracle/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/case-keenum-poem.jpgCase Keenum PoemCase Keenum Never Give Up on This Guy!2018-01-24T02:08:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/22/1961-harris-county-voters-approve-plush-stadium/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mccurdy-photo-1-of-4-astrodome-exterior-300dpi.jpgMcCurdy Photo 1 of 4-Astrodome-Exterior-300dpihttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/vic-advocate-120161.pngvic-advocate-1201612018-01-25T16:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/21/fifty-years-ago-today-uh-71-ucla-69/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/elvin-hayes-bill-mccurdy_edited-1.jpgElvin Hayes-Bill McCurdy_edited-1Elvin "The Big E" Hayes and UH Alum Bill McCurdy At a social function in 2008. Both were in the Astrodome 50 years ago tonight. The Big E was there as the star of the game. Bil was there as one of the 52,693 fans that helped put College Basketball on the big league sports map.2018-01-25T17:47:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/20/eagle-summoned-for-sea-serpent-mission/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cartoon-caveman.jpgcartoon-caveman'Hey,Maxwell! No one in our family has read the book - and the McCurdy ancestor it references never read any books - but we do still have this sketch of him holding the club we also still possess. - Do we still need to dispatch that Irish sea serpent?"2018-01-21T04:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/20/radio-games-baseballs-theater-of-the-mind/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thomson.jpgthomson"The Shot Heard Round the World" October 3,19512018-01-21T01:36:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/19/hall-of-fame-picks-tba-january-24th/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/hof.jpgHOF2018-01-22T15:56:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/18/an-alphabetical-take-on-the-2018-houston-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ogden-nash-quote.jpgogden nash quoteBTW, Ogden. - Old age begins when you start to feel the same way anytime the phone rings.2018-01-18T18:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/16/age-balanced-astros-take-on-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/george-springer-011618.jpggeorge springer 011618George Springer The Spirit of The Houston Astros2018-01-16T15:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/15/new-astros-rotation-is-tall-in-the-saddle/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gerrit-cole-01.jpggerrit cole 01FE FI FO FUM MY NAME IS GERRIT COLE AND, HOUSTON, HERE I COME!2018-01-15T16:26:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/14/our-lost-found-dog-story/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lost-found-pluto-02.jpgLost-Found-Pluto-022018-01-14T16:17:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/14/doubleheaders-an-mlb-future-or-not/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dh-moon.jpgDH MOONhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dh-robinson.jpgDH ROBINSONhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dh-sked-in-1964.jpgDH SKED IN 1964Victoria Advocate January 21, 1964 Submitted By Darrell Pittman2018-01-15T02:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/11/our-all-time-houston-true-grit-nine/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/casey-candaeleuston-astros-1993-topps-584-aw3-106521.jpgcasey-candaeleuston-astros-1993-topps-584-aw3-106521Casey would vault o'er their strawberry skins - and the game played on!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/zzzebra-fred1.jpgzzzebra fredhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/zzzebra-fred.jpgzzzebra fred2018-01-11T19:05:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/11/astros-price-sabr-out-of-fan-fest-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pinocchio-2.jpgpinocchio 2"OK, let's see if we can reverse this thing. Let me ask again. - Did you tell me the truth the first time I asked my question?"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/pinocchio-1.jpgpinocchio 1"Hey, Pinocchio! - Do you know what happens when you use a built-in excuse to explain one of your own stupid moves?"2018-01-11T18:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/10/bill-gilberts-win-share-picks-for-2018-hof-class/2018-01-10T14:19:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/09/every-astros-home-opening-day-starter/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/jrrichard_4wins.jpgJRRichard_4winsJ.R. Richard holds up four baseballs, one for each of the four wins he racked as a a five-time home opener starting pitcher for the Houston Astros from 1976 to 1980.2018-01-10T21:53:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/08/j-r-richards-opening-day-record/2018-01-09T18:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/06/opening-day-history-in-houston/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/colt-stadium3.jpgcolt stadium3Opening Day @ Colt Stadium Houston, Texas April 10, 19622018-01-06T21:01:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/05/the-win-loss-bones-of-the-yankee-dynasty/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/babe-ruth-hour-glass-2.jpgBabe Ruth Hour Glass 2The Biggest No-Brainer Inductee in Cooperstown2018-01-05T22:34:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/04/the-world-series-ring-count/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1903main.jpg1903mainBack in the fall of 1903, the Boston American League club was about to become the first club of the Modern Era to have won a World Series.2018-01-05T05:41:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/03/hof-inductees-tba-jan-24th/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/doubleday-field.jpgdoubleday-fieldDoubleday Field Cooperstown, New York2018-01-03T16:38:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/02/2018-baseball-season-starts-feb-15th/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/westpalmbeach.jpgwestpalmbeachThe Ballpark of the West Palm Beaches Spring Training Home of The Houston Astros and The Washington Nationalshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/palmbeachespan.jpgpalmbeachespanThe Palm Beach, Florida Home 2018 Houston Astros Spring Training2018-01-03T11:20:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2018/01/01/happy-new-year-double-word-play/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/houston-downtown.jpgHouston DowntownHappy New Years Day from Houston 2018https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/al-yeargin.jpgal-yearginA. Yearginhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/john-newell2.jpgjohn-newell2J. Newellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/john-happenny2.jpgjohn-happenny2John Happenny2018-01-02T15:30:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/31/happy-new-year-2018/2018-01-01T02:03:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/29/57-years-ago-in-houston-baseball/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/vic-ad-011161.pngVIC-AD-011161Victoria (TX) Advocate January 11, 1961 Submitted by Darrell Pittmanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/vic-ad-010661.pngVIC-AD-010661Victoria (TX) Advocate January 6, 1961 Submitted by Darrell Pittman2017-12-29T05:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/28/great-houston-sports-expectations-for-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rodeo.jpgrodeo"IT AIN'T OUR FIRST RODEO!" ********* Ought To Be the Houston Sports Motto2017-12-30T17:09:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/27/the-thing-from-another-world/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dwayne-johnson.jpgDwayne JohnsonMartian star, KLGTZX PQTZ, (Dwayne Johnson) signs with the New York Yankees.2017-12-27T12:48:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/26/the-2017-mlb-attendance-numbers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/nye2017.jpgnye2017.......... IT'S COMING!!!!!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/happy-new-year-a.jpghappy new year a2017-12-27T15:04:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/24/a-brand-new-baseball-christmas-tale/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trophy-2017c_edited-1.jpgtrophy 2017c_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dscn1946.jpgDSCN1946The content information in the box idetifed the gift as a 2017 World Series Trophy Paperweight. There wwas no disclosure information on the anme of anyone who may have arranged this shipment.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trophy-2017a_edited-1.jpgtrophy 2017a_edited-1Victoria (TX) Advocate January 11, 1961 Submitted by Darrell Pittmanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/snowman.jpgsnowman2017-12-25T20:28:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/23/some-lost-balls-of-baseball-history/2017-12-25T02:34:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/23/bill-gilbert-triple-milestones-2017/2017-12-23T05:45:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/20/an-homage-to-judy-dierker-and-love/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/starry-night-judy.jpgstarry night judy2018-12-28T17:38:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/22/deck-the-park-with-analytics/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/analytics.jpgANALYTICShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hinch-smiles.jpg"Hey! Guys! Listen Up!"Hey! Guys! Listen Up! It's time to play this year's games!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ny2018.jpgNY2018https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/grinch-astro.jpgGRINCH ASTROhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/justin-heat.jpgJUSTIN HEAThttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mmp-holly.jpgMMP HOLLYhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/rainbow-unis_edited-1.jpgrainbow-unis_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/minute-maid-park-5.jpgMinute Maid Park 52017-12-22T14:28:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/08/30/weldons-best-chicken-n-dumplings-in-houston/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weldon-3.jpgweldon 3Since 1999, 4916 Main has shone again as the home of Ray + Hollington Architects.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weldon2.jpgweldon2The interior of Weldon's offered upstairs dining as an option for agile tray carriers.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/weldon1.jpgweldon1Opening in 1949 as Weldon's Cafeteria, the building at 4916 Main with the classic Frank Lloyd Wright lines has survived to see new life in Houston.2022-04-26T14:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/19/bill-gilbert-triple-milestone-hitting-1990-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bill-gilbert-astro3c.jpgBill Gilbert Astro3CIt's time for Bill Gilbert's annual look at the Triple Milestone Hitting production in MLB. - Have fun, baseball fans!2017-12-20T07:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/17/early-view-of-2018-astros-pitching-roster/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hector-rondon.jpghector rondonThe the Astros signed Hector Rondon Rondon was big for the Cubs in their 2016 WS Win.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/joe-smith.jpgjoe smithAstros Signed Joe Smith for 2018 Smith last pitched for the Indians.2017-12-18T13:55:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/16/trammell-and-morris-to-hall-of-fame-in-2018/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hof-morris-trammell-2018.jpgHOF-Morris-Trammell-2018Left: Alan Trammell Right: Jack Morris ******************* Hall of Fame ~ 20182017-12-16T03:08:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/15/the-complete-list-of-houston-mlb-managers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/philgarner.jpgphil=garnerYes, we know. Phil Garner's # was 3 for most of his career, but what was it for the 74 games he managed in 2004? Baseball America has him listed as "uk" for that partial season.2017-12-16T02:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/14/great-quotes-from-astros-colts-history/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/no-crying-bb.jpgno-crying-bb ... but a lot of joyful tears do fall as a result of some things that baseball people say.2017-12-14T20:30:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/13/what-was-harry-crafts-1962-uniform-number/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/craft-wears-1-02.jpgCraft-Wears-1-02Close Up of the Above Photo April 10,1962https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/craft-wears-1-01.jpgCraft-Wears-1-01Harry Craft Wearing # 1 Colt Stadium in Houston April 10, 1962https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/harry-craft-1.pngHarry Craft # 1"Mystery solved. after short time fun! Now everybody knows I was Number One!" ~ Harry Crafthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/craft_n.jpgcraft_n"TURN AROUND, HARRY, TURN AROUND!"2017-12-13T13:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/12/great-lomax-astro-piece-in-texas-monthly/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tex-month-red-ball1.jpgTEX-MONTH-red ball1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tex-month-gifts1.jpgTEX-MONTH-GIFTShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tex-month-12-17.jpgTEX-MONTH-12-17https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tex-month-dec-20171.jpgTEX-MONTH-DEC 2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tex-month-gifts.jpgTEX-MONTH-GIFTShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tex-month-dec-2017.jpgTEX-MONTH-DEC 20172017-12-12T18:23:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/10/the-culture-of-baseball-club-nicknames/2017-12-11T04:33:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2013/04/30/the-baddest-of-the-old-western-bad-guys/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jack-palance.jpgJack PalanceJack Palancehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bruce-dern.jpgbruce dernBruce Dernhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dan-duryea.jpgdan duryeaDan Duryeahttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/jack-elam.jpgjack-elamJack Elamhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/lee-van-cleef.jpglee van cleefLee Van Cleefhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/james_anderson.jpgjames_andersonJames Anderson2019-10-05T19:05:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/09/james-madison-rallies-by-weber-state-31-28/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/peggy-dorrill2.jpgPeggy Dorrill2Happy James Madison Univ. Alumna Peggy Dorrill December 9, 2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/jmu-logo.jpgjmu logoGO, DUKES, GO!2017-12-09T13:08:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/07/ernie-fazio-passed-away-on-december-1-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/erniefaziobaseballcard.jpgErnieFaziobaseballcardhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ernie-fazio.jpgERNIE FAZIOErnie Fazio 1942-2017 Rest in Peace2017-12-09T12:51:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/07/surviving-houston-colt-45s-now-at-38/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/colt-stadium2.jpgcolt stadium2Colt Stadium Houston, Texas 1962-1964 *************** Only Home of the Houston Colt .45s2017-12-07T21:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/06/you-cant-go-winning-in-a-baseball-pool/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/pool_baseball.jpgpool_baseballa real baseball pool2017-12-06T18:46:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/06/colts-expansion-draftee-gernert-dies-at-89/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dick-gernert.jpgdick gernertDick Gernert Born: Died:2017-12-06T15:46:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/05/once-upon-a-grainy-line-screen-time/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/kprc-tv-1953b.jpgkprc-tv-1953bOne of the two camera angle shots we had of TV baseball from Buff Stadium in 1953. - Complements of Contributor Tom Murrah.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/arts-tv.jpgArts-TVAnd, hey! If your TV didn't work, you didn't throw it out. You took it to a place like Art's TV to get it fixed.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tv-antenna.jpgtv antennaTo receive early TV pictures from the broadcast tower, you had to have a roof antenna like this one or a set of "rabbit ears" wired to your TV on the inside of the house. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/old-tv_bw1.jpgOLD-TV_BW1A 10" B&W Table Model (1950) Dead Ringer for our 1st Motorola Five Knob Controls: Left: ON/Off; Volume Middle: vertical horizontal, and picture balance controls Right: Channel Changer Knob Since only had Channel 2 in 1950, the Channel Changer was pointless.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/old-tv.jpgOLD-TV2017-12-05T20:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/04/old-stadiums-and-egos-both-are-tough-nuts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/jimbo-fisher.jpgjimbo fisherNew Texas A&M Football Coach Jimbo Fisher Changes for 2018: Color: About the Same Jersey Lettering: Now says A&M Money Color: Much Greenerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/silverdome.jpgsilverdomeThe Pontiac Silverdome The roof already was down, but the walls would not fall.2017-12-04T20:10:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/04/yearbook-glimpse-into-astros-1982-season/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/maxwell-close.jpgmaxwell-closeMaxwell Kateshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1-maxwell-kates32_edited-1.jpg1. Maxwell Kates(3)2_edited-1Hope you enjoyed my article and my decorating half as musch as I did bringing it all to you here at The Pecan Park Eagle. Thnks for your interest. - Maxwell Kates, writer.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1-maxwell-kates32.jpg1. Maxwell Kates(3)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/15-astros-yearbook-on-kitchen-wall.jpg15. Astros Yearbook on Kitchen WallKates' Copy of the Astros Yearbook Material Framed on the Kates .Kitchen Wall.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/14-dierker-staats-elston.jpg14. Dierker, Staats, Elstonmmmmmmm hhhhhhhhhhh mmmmmhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/13-craig-reynolds.jpg13. Craig Reynoldsbbbbbhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/12-houston-astros-1999-yearbook.jpg12. Houston Astros 1999 Yearbookzzzzzzhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/11-houston-astros-1981-program.jpg11. Houston Astros 1981 Programxxxxxxhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/10-joe-sambito.jpg10. Joe SambitoJoe Sambito Relief Italian Style!!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/9-ray-knight.jpg9. Ray KnightRay Knight During his brief Astro time, Night made it to the All Star Game in 1982,2017-12-04T05:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/03/contemporary-baseballs-sadder-lexicon/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tinker-evers-chance-02.jpgtinker-evers-chance 02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/astro-trio-02.jpgastro-trio 022017-12-03T23:38:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/03/one-last-dance-at-least-for-now/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mccurdy-and-son.jpgMcCurdy and SonCasey (R) and Dad My mental pictures are better than my digital selfies.2017-12-04T15:25:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/28/addendum-jewish-big-league-baseball-players/2017-12-02T05:27:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/12/01/my-favorite-under-six-feet-in-height-batting-order/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/weewillie.jpgwee=willie"Hit 'Em Where They Ain't!" - Wee Willie Keeler 2017-12-06T06:11:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/04/18/jim-basso-the-old-man-and-the-baseball-sea/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/hemingway-001.jpgHemingway 001Ernest Hemingway & Jim Basso in Cuba, 1952, (center); unidentified ballplayers on flanks.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/jim-basso.jpgJim BassoJim Basso, Houston Buffs, 1946-48.2019-05-23T03:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/30/biggio-is-13-on-the-all-time-ab-list/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/old-hitters-biggio.jpgold-hitters-biggio"Old hitters never die, They just bang away!"2017-12-01T23:01:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/03/04/larry-miggins-honesty-is-the-only-policy/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/larry_miggins_autograph.jpglarry_miggins_autographLarry Miggins's two big league homers came off Warren Spahn & Preacher Roe.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/larry-miggins-elder.jpgLarry Miggins elderIn 1950, Larry's honesty cost his Columbus Redbirds team a playoff win.2017-11-29T23:21:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/05/01/the-1931-dixie-series-houston-v-birmingham/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/willis-a-teas-close-up1.jpgEPSON MFP imageLike a legion of other Buff fans, my (Grand) Papa Willis Teas was very unhappy with the outcome of the 1931 Dixie Series.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/willis-a-teas-close-up.jpgEPSON MFP imagePapa wasn't happy with the 1931 Dixie Series outcome.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/buffs-dizzy-dean-1931-small.jpgbuffs-dizzy-dean-1931-smallRay Caldwell (age 43) faced Dizzy Dean (age 21) in Game One.2019-01-24T05:29:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/29/how-will-astros-spend-their-world-series-dough/2017-11-29T13:55:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/28/top-10-houston-astros-batting-averages-by-season/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/jeff-bagwell-112717.jpgjeff-bagwell-112717Jeff Bagwell Even the Dent 0f 1994 Couldn't Completely Tarnish His .368 Season Batting Average2017-11-28T13:52:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/26/jewish-astros-leave-mark-on-local-history/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/morris-frank.jpgMorris FrankMorris Frankhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/48-top-jewish-major-league-baseball-players2.jpg48. Top Jewish Major League Baseball Players(2)Top Jewish Major League Baseball Players(https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/47-alex-bregman-2017-ws-home-run1.jpg47. Alex Bregman, 2017 WS Home Run(1)HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 30: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a game-winning single during the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/46-alex-bregman-2017-team-usa1.jpg46. Alex Bregman, 2017 Team USA(1)Alex Bregman, 2017 Team USAhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/45-alex-bregman-2016-futures-game1.jpg45. Alex Bregman, 2016 Futures Game(1)Alex Bregman, 2016 Futures Gamehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/44-brad-ausmus-with-berkman-and-biggio-201511.jpg44. Brad Ausmus with Berkman and Biggio, 2015(1)Brad Ausmus, 2015, with Lance Berkman and Craig Biggiohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/44-brad-ausmus-with-berkman-and-biggio-20151.jpg44. Brad Ausmus with Berkman and Biggio, 2015(1)Brad Ausmus, 2015, with Lance Berkman and Craig Biggiohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/43-brad-ausmus-with-shimon-peres-and-daniel-shapiro-201311.jpg43. Brad Ausmus with Shimon Peres and Daniel Shapiro, 2013(1)Brad Ausmus, 2013, with Shimon Peres and Daniel Shapirohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/43-brad-ausmus-with-shimon-peres-and-daniel-shapiro-20131.jpg43. Brad Ausmus with Shimon Peres and Daniel Shapiro, 2013(1)Brad Ausmus with Shimon Peres and Daniel Shapiro, 2013https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/42-brad-ausmus-20081.jpg42. Brad Ausmus, 2008(1)Brad Ausmus, 20082018-10-21T18:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/04/20/historic-houston-streets-just-to-name-a-few/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/gulf-freeway-july-56.jpgGulf Freeway July 56Gulf Freeway: Two Lanes North. Two Lanes South. Who could ask for anything more?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/gulf-freeway-dedication-aug-52.jpgGulf Freeway Dedication Aug 52https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/gulf-freeway-1965.jpgGulf Freeway 19652022-04-25T14:00:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/23/happy-thanksgiving-day-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/happy-turkey-day.jpghappy turkey day2017-11-25T20:59:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/22/will-altuve-catch-rose-someday/2017-11-22T01:44:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/20/over-the-river-and-through-the-woods/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/baseballs.jpgbaseballshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/baseball-cornucopia.jpgbaseball cornucopia2017-11-20T23:17:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/19/happy-thanksgiving-week/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/turkey-snow.jpgTURKEY-SNOWhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/frozen-turkey.jpgFROZEN TURKEYhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/wreath.jpgwreathhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cowardly-lion.jpgcowardly lion"I ain't afraid of no back-to-back-to back nightmare when I pitch! Now get in there and try to hit what you ain't going to see! ~ "ll even pitch to you with one paw tied to my tail! ~ That's how confident I am!!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/turkey.jpgturkey2017-11-20T19:51:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/18/justin-and-kate-do-the-tonight-show/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/justin-kate-fallon-111717.jpgJUSTIN-KATE-FALLON-111717https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/justin-kate-fallon-111717-2_edited-1.jpgJUSTIN-KATE-FALLON-111717-2_edited-1Justin and Kate on the Tonight Show With Host Jimmy Fallon November 17, 2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/justin-kate-fallon-111717-2.jpgJUSTIN-KATE-FALLON-111717-22017-11-18T15:30:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/17/mvp-altuve-mvp/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/altuve-judge2.jpgaltuve-judge2Jose Altuve was a 405 to 279 p0ints winner over Aaron Judge for AL MVP in the voting results announced 11/16/17. In spite of the healthy spread, we still couldn't describe Altuve as the "slam-dunk" winner.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/altuve-mighty-mouse.jpgaltuve-mighty-mouse"Let us send a call for MVP! Let us send a call for MVP! ****** "MVP! ~ ALTUVE! CALL EITHER NAME AND THEY BOTH REACH ME!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/altuve-judge.jpgaltuve-judge"Hey, Aaron! Heads up! I told you to put your glove on when you play catch with me! You can't stop one of my dead-eye throws with a spear!" - Jose Altuvehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/altuve-engine2.jpgaltuve-engine2"Do you think your 'Little Engine that could" would get bore going back and forth on an indoor track that was only about 100 feet long anyway?"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/altuve-munchkins.jpgaltuve-munchkinsWe represent - our MLP guy! Our MLP Guy! - Our MLP Guy! We represent - Our MLP Guy! And we wish to welcome you to - Astro Land!2017-11-18T04:27:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/16/astros-planning-world-series-trophy-tour/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ws-trophy.jpgws-trophyThe 2017 Houston Astros In the early new moments of their status as World Series Champions Foreverhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ws-t-altuve2.jpgws-t-altuve2Whoever makes him laugh the loudest will be named as winner of the "Lift Jose Altuve" (trophy savior) contest.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ws-t-altuve.jpgws-t-altuveAs an alternative to public lifting of the trophy, The Pecan Park Eagle suggests that fans instead be allowed to "Lift Altuve" in competition with each other.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ws-t-crane.jpgws-t-craneThe Astros could bring Jim Crane to every tour stop to demonstrate how the trophy should be held, but he may not be available for all of them and is still the only one who can get away with a "whoops" poor grip on the active symbol of the Astros' 2017 championship.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ws-t-parade.jpgws-t-paradeThe Astros could parade the trophy around these other towns as they did in Houston. People get to see it, but they don't get to hold or possibly drop it.2017-11-21T14:56:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/15/entitlement-inevitable-even-in-houston/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/entitlement.jpgentitlement"Let's see. - This new crown entitles me to whatever's next - whatever that is!" ********** Art by Giselle Silvestri ********** https://www.flickr.com/photos/gisellesilvestri/5474340330/2017-11-16T01:45:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/14/yulie-gurriel-one-of-our-favorite-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gurriel-and-the-last-out.jpggurriel and the last outYuli Gurriel *********** With the last out of Game 7 in his glove ******************* November 1, 20172017-11-15T03:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/11/our-world-series-trophy-deserved-better-care/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/trophy-2017.jpgtrophy 2017The 2017 World Series Trophy of the Champion Houston Astros2017-11-13T14:03:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/12/questions-about-the-juiced-ball-are-back/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ws-ball-2017_edited-1.jpgWS BALL 2017_edited-12017 World Series Baseball2017-11-13T19:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/27/astros-win-game-two-with-four-home-runs/2017-11-13T04:45:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/13/bill-gilbert-late-newsastros-win-series/2017-11-13T04:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/09/maxwell-kates-a-couple-of-no-hitters/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/636456664353300373-ap-nl-cy-young-baseball-389161111.jpg636456664353300373-AP-NL-CY-YOUNG-BASEBALL-38916111[1]Roy Halladay Rest in Peacehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/roy-halladay-getty21.jpgroy-halladay-getty2[1]Roy Halladay Born: May 14, 1977 Died: November 7, 20172017-11-11T23:27:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2009/09/23/aaron-pointer-a-man-of-many-talents/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hbhc-pointer-2.jpgHBHC POINTER 22017-11-11T18:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/10/altuve-and-springer-are-2017-silver-sluggers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/astros-mickey-mouse.jpgASTROS-MICKEY-MOUSEOUR 2 ASTRO 2017 SILVER SLUGGERS ON LEFT ENJOY A DAY AT DISNEYWORLD WITH HOST MICKEY MOUSE AND ANOTHER PRETTY FAIR SLUGGER HIMSELF, CARLOS CORREA.2017-11-10T12:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/09/sports-illustrated-touts-astros-again/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/76871.jpeg76871The New Sports Illustrated Due on Retail Stands, November 13-17, 20172017-11-09T23:45:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/09/world-series-tie-game-of-1922-arouses-suspicion/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bill-gilbert-09a.jpgBill Gilbert 09a... unless you run into Bill Gilbert and he's wearing one of these kind of baseball ties.2017-11-10T02:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/05/astros-do-tvs-breakfast-of-champions/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/correa-on-kimmel-110617.jpgcorrea-on-kimmel 110617Carlos Correa on Jimmy Kimmel Live November 6, 2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/springer-nrg-110517.jpgSpringer-nrg-110517George Springer Sidelines Interview Colts @ Texans NFL Game November 5, 2017 The Message to Texans? "Here's Ours! ~ Where's Yours?"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/altuve-tonight-110217.jpgaltuve-tonight-110217Jose Altuve and Jimmy Fallon ********** The NBC Tonight Show ********** November 2, 2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/astros-snl-110417.jpgAstros-snl-110417Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and George Springer ********** On SNL with Leslie Jones ********** November 4, 20172017-11-08T02:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/07/kate-upton-the-man-i-literally-love/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kate-upton-and-justin-verlander-engaged.jpgkate-upton-and-justin-verlander-engagedTo Kate and Justin With Our Wishes For Peace, Love, Loyalty Health and Happiness Now and Foreverhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kate-and-justin.jpgkate-and-justinTo Kate and Justin With Our Wishes For Peace, Love, Health and Happiness Foreverhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/kate-upton-and-justin-verlander-c-instagram-8c79065228fdfd04.jpgkate-upton-and-justin-verlander-c-instagram-8c79065228fdfd04Kate and Justin On Their Wedding Day November 7, 20172017-11-07T22:52:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/07/you-cant-take-that-away-from-us/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/astros-win.jpgastros-winNow that the Astros know that they are each getting $438.902 each for having won the World Series, this scene should be pretty easy to repeat by getting the gang together at announcement time.2017-11-07T17:14:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/06/la-loss-little-known-new-world-series-facts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/king-to-hart.jpgking-to-hart"f the screen grab had been just a little more to the right, you would have seen someone a little easier on the eyes than Larry King: Mary Hart. She and her husband are regulars at Dodger Stadium during the baseball season." ~ Tom Hunterhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/larry-king.jpglarry-kingGame 7, Bottom of 9th Astros Catcher McCann Pulls up to Grab 98 mph Fastball ********** Larry King (2nd from right, rear) Looks on to the impending 5-1. LA Loss.2017-11-07T12:25:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/04/07/seems-like-yesterday-goes-beyond-nostalgia/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/madings.jpgMading'shttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/madings.gifMading'shttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/weiners2.jpgWeinersWeiner's: They used to be all over town.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/weiners1.jpgWeinersWeiner's was all over Houston in the 1950s.2017-11-07T00:15:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/05/astros-did-it-a-replay-request/2017-11-06T17:16:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/04/the-exhaustion-of-euphoria-is-suspended-forever/2017-11-04T16:25:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/03/hey-astros-we-literally-love-you/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pecan-park-eagle.jpgpecan-park-eagleEvery baseball put to full use itself is ready to reveal a larger world to the user.2017-11-04T01:22:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/11/01/game-six-malaise-paralyzes-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1909worldseries.png1909WorldSeries2017 is the 38th time that the World Series will be decided in 7 games. The first one happened in 1909, when Pittsburg(h) of the NL defeated Detroit of the AL.2017-11-03T15:37:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/31/game-6-a-halloween-astros-ghostbusters-dream/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/halloween.jpghalloween"We are the Ghosts of Games 2 and 6! Would you Astros fans care to dodge us one more time?" ********** "You bet we do and will!"2017-10-31T20:26:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/31/the-most-off-and-over-the-wall-game-ever/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bananas2.jpgbananas2How Game Five of the 2017 World Series Played Out in the Mind's Eye.2017-11-06T01:05:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/29/my-first-world-series-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/altuve-at-the-plate.jpgaltuve at the plateDon't look for any baseball ties at any future World Series game.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dodgers-anon_edited-1.jpgdodgers anon_edited-1Happy and Civil Dodger fans abounded. at Game Four, espece=ially as it ended in a 6-2 LA win.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dodgers-bp.jpgdodgers bpDodgers taking batting practice prior to Game Fourhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sam-and-bill-long.jpgsam-and-bill-longBill McCurdy and Sam Quintero World Series Game Four Minute Maid Park, Houston October 28, 2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dscn1905.jpgDSCN19052017 Houston Astros World Series Champions Now and Forever From Here to Eternityhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sam-and-bill-102817.jpgSAM-AND-BILL-102817Bill McCurdy and Sam Quintero World Series Game Four Minute Maid Park, Houston October 28, 20172017-10-30T17:13:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/28/game-3-two-half-game-starters-works-again/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/aj-hinch-2.jpgaj hinch 2A.J. HINCH Manager HOUSTON ASTROS2017-10-28T16:37:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/27/game-3-pre-game-notes-and-reflections/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mmp-od-040317-03-re.jpgmmp-od-040317-03-REOpening Day 2017 ********** Minute Maid Park ********** The Pre-Game Flaghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sam-q2.jpgsam-q2Dr. Sam Quintero ********** HOUSTON STRONGhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/blum-timimg.jpgblum timimgWe may be wrong, but we think the Blum World Series Homer in 2005 win in Game 3 for the White Sox over the Astros has been immortalized in Chicago.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/charlie-culberson.jpgcharlie culbersonCulberson #5https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/george-springer.jpggeorge springerSpringer #4https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/yasiel-puig.jpgyasiel puigPuig #3https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/carlos-correa.jpgcarlos correaCorrea #2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jose-altuve.jpgjose altuveJose Altuve 2nd Base Houston Astros2017-10-28T22:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/26/game-2-both-managers-glimpse-pit-of-misery/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/chris-devenski.jpgchris-devenskiNow Immortalized! ******** CHRIS DEVENSKI *********** Astros 7 - Dodgers 6 (11) ******** October 25, 2017 ********* 1st Astros Winning Pitcher in a World Series Game2017-10-26T17:32:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/12/16/remembering-george-blanda/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/blanda-helmet1.jpgBlanda Helmethttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/george-blanda-02.jpgGeorge Blanda 02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/george-blanda-012.jpgGeorge Blanda 01George Blanda, 1st Oiler QB, 1960https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/george-blanda-011.jpgGeorge Blanda 012017-10-26T00:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/25/world-series-game-2-stating-the-obvious/2017-10-26T04:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/24/who-are-these-la-dodgers-anyway/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/kiki-celebrates.jpgkiki celebratesKiki Hernandez (14) celebrates 3rd HR against Cubs with Yasiel Puig in game that clinches 2017 NL pennant for Dodgers.2017-10-24T17:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/23/rain-reduces-vintage-ball-dh-to-one-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/babies-010.jpgBABIES 010We've already built it. Won't you come join us?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/a-red-sox-2.jpgA RED SOX 2The Barker Red Sox showed up to play the Houston Babies in the late morning first ame of a scheduled Doubleheader at the George Ranch on Saturday, October 21, 2017. We are still looking for the manager Bob Copus look-alike figure among the early arrivals from Barker.)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1st.jpg1STThe reincarnated second coming of the Houston Babies will quietly hit the 9th anniversary year of their first game on October 25, 2017. Playing by 1860 rules, they actually are a rebirth of the 1888 Houston Babies, our city's first fully professional base ball club.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1888-houston-babies-b.jpg1888 Houston Babies BThe original 1888 Houston Babies of the brand new 1888 Texas League. (See if you can find the original Bob Dorrill look-alike player from that first Babies team.)2017-10-23T13:21:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/23/bill-gilbert-astros-win-2017-alcs/2017-10-23T11:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/22/m-kates-signing-off-on-astros-history/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/10-craig-biggio-autographed-card.jpg10. Craig Biggio Autographed CardA Signed Craig Biggio Cardhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-panel-with-wynn-warwick-dierker-et-al1.jpg9. Panel with Wynn, Warwick, Dierker et alTop to Bottom: Jimmy Wynn, Carl Warwick, Larry Dierker, Johnny Edwards, and Unidentified.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/9-panel-with-wynn-warwick-dierker-et-al.jpg9. Panel with Wynn, Warwick, Dierker et alhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8-panel-with-spinks-bowen-et-al.jpg8. Panel with Spinks, Bowen, et alMore Ball Sigs Spinks, Bowen, et alhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/7-dierker-and-cedeno.jpg7. Dierker and CedenoLarry Dierker and Cesar Cedenohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/6-panel-with-cook-and-metzger.jpg6. Panel with Cook and MetzgerBall Panel Signatures of Ron Cook and Roger Metzgerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/5-sweet-spot-j-r-richard.jpg5. Sweet Spot - J. R. RichardJ. R. Richard A Sweet Spot Signaturehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/jimmy-wynn-toy-cannon-cover.jpgEPSON MFP imageJimmy Wynn The Toy Cannonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4-the-toy-cannon.jpg4. The Toy CannonJimmy Wynn The Toy Cannonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/3-panel-with-astros-logo.jpg3. Panel with Astros Logo3-panel-with-astros-logo2017-10-23T00:11:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/22/yes-bring-on-la/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sam-q.jpgSam Q"Come and Try to Take It, LA! - The Heart and Soul of Houston Astros Fandom Awaits you!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/astros-joy-la.jpgastros-joy-LA2017-10-22T18:10:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/22/eerie-timing-of-words-and-action-makes-point/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/morton2.jpgmorton2Breaking Through! ********** The Houston Astros are the 2017 Champions of The American League2017-10-22T20:15:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/21/thats-what-im-here-for/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/congrats.jpgcongratsJustin Verlander prepares to land a hug of appreciation on George Springer at the end of the 7th. The play also primed the Astros to run their final victory score to 7-1 over the Yankees. ********** Photo by Karen Warren, Houston Chroniclehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/catch.jpgcatchGeorge Springer, About to Make Catch of the Game in 7th *********** Photo by Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle2017-10-21T18:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/20/go-get-em-marie-laveau/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/yankees-no_edited-2.jpgYankees No_edited-2OCTOBER 12, 13, 20, 21, 2017 ******************* YANKEES NO!!!!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/marie-laveau.jpgMarie-LaveauMARIE LAVEAU!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/astros-yes.jpgASTROS YESOCTOBER 12, 13, 20, 21, 2017 ******************* ASTROS YES!2017-10-21T04:27:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/20/body-and-soul-we-are-houston-to-the-bone/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/gulf-building.jpgGulf BuildingC'mon, Astros! Houston hasn't had much to brag about since we once saw the 32-story Gulf Building go up as "The Tallest Skyscraper in the South!" May the force of all us fans go with you tonight and the wonderful Mr. Justin Verlander! ~ Then go out Saturday and punch our tickets to the World Series! ~ We will be with you all the way!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/justin-justin2.jpgjustin-justin2Justin Verlander Carpe Diem Personified2017-10-22T13:19:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/19/the-incompleat-starting-pitcher-by-frank-jackson/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/yogi-berra-over.jpgyogi berra over"It ain't over til it's over!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/warren-spahn-cg.jpgWarren Spahn CGWARREN SPAHN Pitched 382 CG In 21 Season Career2017-10-19T16:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/19/channel-13-story-on-larry-miggins-51-buffs/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/miggins-13.jpgmiggins-13Larry Miggins Left Fielder Houston Buffs 1949, 1951, 1953-54 -------------------- Photo by KTRK-TV, Channel 132017-10-19T19:14:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/18/second-guessing-mccullers-removal-in-7th/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/astros-bullpen.jpgbullpen$$$ BULLPEN CLOSER FOR SALE! $$$ ******************** * MLB QUALITY BEEF! * TWO DEADLY CUTTERS! * NO TOLERANCE FOR MOUND-CHARGERS! * KILLER FARM TEAM RECORD! ******************** SEE AGENT! ~ MAKE OFFER!2017-10-19T00:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/17/super-hero-eta-now-moves-to-alcs-game-4/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/yankee-bluto.jpgyankee-blutoWho's afraid of the Astro Fan? The Astro Fan? The Astro Fan? Who's afraid of the Astro Fan? Ho! Ho! Ho! - That's ME!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/popeye-astro-man.jpgpopeye-astro-manI'm Popeye the Astro Fan! I'll win us Game 4 Cause I can! I fights to the finich, Cause I eats me spinach, I'm Popeye the Astro Fan!2017-10-17T15:37:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/16/time-for-morton-to-get-salty/2017-10-16T16:01:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/15/astros-use-your-ability-increase-your-luck/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/astros-luck.jpgastros-luckIs there any surprise out there as to why these four "great" Astros also seem to have a lot of "good luck" at bat?2017-10-15T21:24:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/13/astros-face-yankees-for-al-pennant/2017-10-14T19:54:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/14/solly-hemus-forever-in-our-hearts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/solly-card_edited-1.jpgsolly-card_edited-12017-10-14T19:29:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/12/boston-writer-mistook-texas-flag-as-puerto-rican/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/springer-and-tx-flag.pngspringer-and-tx-flag10/0517: George Springer waving a smaller Texas flag prior to start of the ALDS Boston@Houston 1st game.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/puerto-rico-flag.pngpuerto rico flagPuerto Rico Flaghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/houston-astros.jpgDivisional Round - Boston Red Sox v Houston Astros - Game One10/0517: George Springer waving Texas flag prior to start of the ALDS Boston@Houston 1st game. ********** (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)2017-10-12T13:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/08/05/jimmy-menutis-the-houston-heart-of-rock-n-roll/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chuck-berry1.jpgChuck BerryChuck Berry Rocked the Club Bwana Back in 1970!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chuck-berry.jpgChuck BerryChuck Berry Rocked the Club Bwana in 1970!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/jimmy-menutis.jpgjimmy menutisJimmy Menutis': Houston's Home for Rock 'n Roll2020-08-11T02:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/11/boston-fires-manager-john-farrell/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/john-farrell.jpgjohn farrell"Fire me? Why not? I've only led the Red Sox to 3 division series matches and 1 World Series title in my 5 seasons with Boston. It's probably time they had a winner take the helm at Fenway."2017-10-14T12:41:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/05/17/larry-miggins-our-overlooked-link-to-jackie-robinson/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/miggins-af2.jpgMiggins Af2Larry Miggins (1953)2017-10-11T01:43:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/09/baseball-gods-pull-off-perfect-alds-game-3/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/stooges-in-feathers.jpgstooges-in-feathersTHE BASEBALL GODS ********************** CURLY, LARRY, & MOE2017-10-10T00:41:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/07/altuve-and-four-other-houston-2nd-basemen/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/morgan-stats.jpgMorgan statsJoe Morganhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/46572ecd_davis.jpg46572ecd_davisNellie Foxhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/doran-stats.jpgDoran statsBill Doranhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/biggio-stats.jpgBiggio statsCraig Biggiohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/altuve-stats.jpgaltuve statsJose Altuve2017-10-08T19:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/06/memoirs-of-an-unforgettable-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mmp-od-040317-03-l.jpgmmp-od-040317-03-LThe Big Flag, Opening Day Minute Maid Park, 4/03/2017 ****************** It looked pretty much the same when we carried it out there yesterday, 10/05/17, prior to the 8-2 Astros win over Boston in Game 1 of the ALDS? Only the stakes were bigger and we were wearing orange.2017-10-08T04:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/04/rip-solly-hemus-died-today/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/solly-hemus-buffs.jpgEPSON MFP imageSolly Hemus Died Today *********************** October 3, 20172017-10-06T02:58:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/05/funeral-arrangements-for-solly-hemus/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/solly-hemus.jpgSolly HemusSolomon Joseph Hemus Born: April 17, 1923 Died: October 2, 20172017-10-05T11:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/05/bill-gilbert-astros-win-al-west-by-21-games/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/bill-gilbert-astro67.jpgBill Gilbert Astro67With apologies for the fact that Bill Gilbert's final report on the World Series was somehow lost in the Internet Digital Post Office until this Evening, 11/12/17.2017-10-05T03:02:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/03/03/rettigs-ice-cream-was-hmm-hmm-good/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rettigs1a.jpgrettigs1aRettig's Heap-O-Cream, Once Upon a Time at 210 Wayside.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/rettigs.jpgrettigsRetttig's at 1900 Milam Sold Wholesale & Retail.2022-05-07T12:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/03/altuve-now-in-company-of-baseball-immortals/2017-10-03T14:14:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/02/30579/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pennant-race.jpgpennant race12 Years Ago, the Astros Won Their 1st Pennant! *********************** Now It's Time to Do It Again!2017-10-02T12:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2009/09/30/jerry-wittes-last-ballgame/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-06.jpgJW 2001 06https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-114.jpgJW 2001 11https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-12.jpgJW 2001 12https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-05.jpgJW 2001 05https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-04.jpgJW 2001 04https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-041809-004.jpgJW 041809 004https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-01.jpgJW 2001 01https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-09.jpgJW 2001 09https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-08.jpgJW 2001 08https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/jw-2001-07.jpgJW 2001 072017-10-01T23:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/10/01/welcome-to-the-era-of-the-new-good-old-days/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/minute-maid-park4.jpgMinute Maid Park4For fans who interfere with fly balls and foul pop flies near the stands, this should be be the view of MMP by those found guilty on the next pitch in the game.2017-10-01T14:54:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/30/astros-hit-100-wins-for-2nd-time-in-club-history/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/one-hundred.jpgone-hundredAstros Reach 2017 Season Win #100 ********** ....and they write it on the bricks of a solid, not perfect, season!2017-09-30T22:08:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/29/astros-win-4th-straight-double-digit-run-game/2017-09-29T14:14:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/28/altuve-bags-hit-200-for-4th-straight-year/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jose-altuve-smiling2.jpgJose Altuve Smiling2Jose Altuve, 2018 Building Up for A Run at 4th Batting Title2019-10-21T16:35:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/27/winning-series-is-easy-to-figure/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/yankees.jpgyankeesIn earlier times, winning the World Series was much easier to figure in most seasons. All your club had to do was get past Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and the New York Yankees - and it was all theirs to keep.2017-09-27T13:56:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/26/how-the-mlb-looked-on-july-19/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july-19-2017-nl.jpgJULY 19-2017-NLhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july-19-2017-al.jpgJULY 19-2017-ALhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july-19-2017-header.jpgJULY 19-2017-HEADER2017-09-26T18:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/25/it-only-hurts-for-a-little-while/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fans.jpgfans"Fanned Out" By Charles Dana Gibson 1867-1944 ~~~~~~~~~ Did they all forget their Apple 8s? 2017-09-25T14:18:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/24/astros-in-competition-with-other-autumn-mourners/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/baseball-gods2.jpgbaseball-gods2unidentified baseball god2017-09-25T01:15:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/23/the-tiger-who-came-in-from-the-cold/2017-09-23T13:42:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/22/hooray-for-hollywood-astro-fiancee-kisses/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/justin-kate-screen-test.jpgJustin-Kate-Screen-TestQUESTION: How are the kisses that Astros pitcher Justin Verlander gives to his movie actress/model Kate Upton different from the ones we everyday guys plant on our own little ladies of squeeze? ANSWER: They have to pass a screen test.2017-09-22T23:45:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/22/the-season-of-the-orange-rose-is-at-hand/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/orange-rose.jpgORANGE ROSEAfter 55 years of great anticipation, the Season of the Orange Rose is at hand in Houston. Let's hope that 2017 will be the time we all get to see it blossom as beautifully as this incredible example!2017-09-22T12:38:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/22/spahnie-our-nation-turns-its-lonely-eyes/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/warren-spahn.jpgwarren spahnWarren Spahn (1942-1965) Hall of Fame Pitcher 665 MLB Starts 382 Complete Games2021-09-25T23:44:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/21/everybody-gained-on-the-dodgers-last-night/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/brk-bums.jpgbrk-bumsMaybe the Dodgers are still "bums", but don't count on it.2017-09-21T17:15:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/20/2017-is-record-year-for-mlb-homers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bagwell-witte.jpgEPSON MFP imageJerry Witte, 1951 Houston Buffs Jeff Bagwell, 1B, Houston Astros MMP (then Enron Field) August 3, 20012017-09-21T01:42:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/19/race-is-on-for-home-field-advantages/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/space-rock.jpgspace rockHow fast - and how far - can a space rock soar? Watch out, World Series! We're Aiming for the Door!2017-09-19T13:29:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/08/08/the-san-jacinto-inn/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/san-jac-inn.jpgsan jac innThe San Jacinto Inn, 1917-1987.2020-11-26T16:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/18/astros-clinch-al-west-behind-verlander/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/clinch-correa-julia.jpgclinch-correa-juliaCarlos Correa pauses for a nice interview by Julia Morales of AT&T Sportsnet. - Carlos also hit his 21st HR of the season to dead center today. It was his first long ball since the week prior to the All Star Game and the injury that took him out for so many weeks. His new tee shirt was a popular post game change of close for the Astros this day.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/clinch-hinch-correa.jpgclinch-hinch-correaAstros Manager A.J. Hinch hugs shortstop Carlos Correa, who caught the high pop fly that was the game's last out. A.J.'s hug was for much more than his guy's handling of a single pop fly.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/clinch-springer-verlander.jpgclinch-springer-verlanderGeorge Springer (L) shares a smile of agreement with new Astro teammate Justin Verlander that clinching the AL WEST feels so good.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/clinch-altuve.jpgclinch-altuveAt last out, Jose Altuve raced onto the field to celebrate. His body language speaks loudly about the joy that comes from relief. "WE DID IT! (This part of "IT", at least.)2017-09-18T14:15:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/17/astros-could-clinch-alw-title-today/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/al2015-b.jpgAL2015-BJoy Painted the Air Blue!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/alw2015-a.jpgALW2015-AASTROS CLINCH 2015 PLAYOFFS In Arizona2017-09-17T13:09:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/16/astros-mojo-showing-signs-of-a-crank-up/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/charlie-morton.jpgCHARLIE-MORTONCharlie Morton, RHP Houston Astroshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/charlie-morton-02.jpgCHARLIE-MORTON-02Charlie Morton Houston Astros2017-09-16T12:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/16/george-showboat-fisher-by-bill-mccurdy/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/george-fisher-copy.jpgGeorge Fisher copyGeorge "Showboat" Fisher2017-09-16T03:31:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/01/dallas-morning-news-beltre-reaches-3000-hits/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/club-3000-michael-hogue-dalmn2.jpgclub-3000-michael-hogue-DalMN2Adrian Beltre Joins the 3,000 Hit Club By Michael Hogue Of The Dallas Morning Newshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/club-3000-michael-hogue-dalmn.jpgclub-3000-michael-hogue-DalMN2017-09-16T03:20:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/15/rangers-honor-beltre-3000-plus-hit-career/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/michael-hogue-beltre.jpgmichael-hogue-beltre2017-09-15T22:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/15/theres-still-time-to-rise-above-mediocrity/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/rogelio-armentaros.jpgrogelio-armentarosRogelio Armenteros RHP, Fresno Grizzlies 8-1, 2.16 ERA2017-09-15T17:19:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/05/uh-alum-matlosz-evaluates-ou-win-stars/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/matlosz-close-up.jpgMatlosz Close UpDr. Don Matlosz UH Undergraduate Alumnus Professor Fresno State Universityhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/matlosz-mccurdy-111811.jpgMatlosz-McCurdy 111811Don Matlosz (L) and Bill McCurdy in a 2011 visit at the UH central campus in 2011.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/matlosz-02-mac.jpgMatlosz 02 MacDon Matlosz (L) and Bill McCurdy in a 2011 visit at the UH central campus in 2011.2017-09-15T15:42:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/14/suggestion-dont-start-fiers-even-in-pinch/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mike-spiers.jpgmike-spiersOn August 21, 2015, Mike Spiers pitched the 11th no-hitter in Astros history against the LA Dodgers. Now is not the time for him to be searching for his lost control on the mound as a starter, even in a pinch.2017-09-15T14:40:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/13/beat-goes-on-tribe-racks-record-tying-20/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blazing-saddles.jpgblazing saddlesFirst fell Custer, Bums and Braves; Next up Astros? Dodgers? And Knaves?2017-09-14T02:21:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/12/indians-drum-extends-to-19-beats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/feller-02.jpgFeller 02Here Comes The Spirit of the 1948 Indians!2017-09-14T02:17:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/13/john-orsino-a-profile-by-david-e-skelton/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/john-orsino-wash_edited-4.jpgjohn-orsino-wash_edited-4https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/john-orsino-sf-62_edited-2.jpgjohn-orsino-sf-62_edited-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/john-orsino-bal-2.jpgjohn-orsino-bal-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/john-orsino-wash-3.jpgjohn-orsino-wash-3https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/world-in-cover.jpgworld-in-coverhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/john-orsino-wash-2.jpgjohn-orsino-wash-2John Orsino Washington Senators 1966-67https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/john-orsino-wash.jpgjohn-orsino-washJohn Orsino Washington Senators 1966-67https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/john-orsino-bal.jpgjohn-orsino-balJohn Orsino Baltimore Orioles 1963-65https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/john-orsino-sf-62.jpgjohn-orsino-sf-62John Orsino San Francisco Giants 1961-622019-04-23T19:02:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/10/unfudginglievable/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/oakland-fans.jpgoakland fansOakland Fans Are Eatin' It Up!2017-09-13T16:21:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/12/a-times-have-changed-pictorial/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-kiner-red-man.jpgCIGS-KINER-RED-MANhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-mize-red-man.jpgCIGS-MIZE-RED-MANhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-elston-kools.jpgCIGS-ELSTON-KOOLShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-hodges-chester.jpgCIGS-HODGES-CHESTERhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-mays-chesterfield.jpgCIGS-MAYS-CHESTERFIELDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-leo-chester.jpgCIGS-LEO-CHESTERhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-aaron-camels.jpgCIGS-AARON-CAMELShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-maris-camels.jpgCIGS-MARIS-CAMELShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-mickey-viceroys.jpgCIGS-MICKEY-VICEROYShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cigs-mantle-viceroys.jpgCIGS-MANTLE-VICEROYS2017-09-12T03:16:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/11/oakland-romp-is-tribute-to-parity-in-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/yankees-1927.jpgYANKEES 1927Could the 1927 Browns have done to the 1927 Yankees what the 2017 A's just did to the 2017 Astros? Nor likely. Not likely. Talent parity is far better today.2017-09-11T23:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2009/09/10/george-payne-an-oldie-but-goodie/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hb-001-dizzy-dean.jpgHB 001 DIZZY DEANhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/hb-oo1-dizzy-dean.jpgHB OO1 DIZZY DEANhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/george-payne.jpgGeorge Payne2017-09-11T03:00:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/09/the-four-ts-of-successful-pitching/2017-09-10T02:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/08/baseball-a-global-pastime-sept-23rd/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cuban-baseball-photo-by-byron-motley.jpgCuban Baseball Photo by Byron MotleyIs Baseball Still King in Havana?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roger-repoz-yakult-swallows-2.jpgRoger Repoz Yakult Swallows 2Roger Repozhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/roger-repoz-yakult-swallows-1.jpgRoger Repoz Yakult Swallows 1After his MLB career, Roger Repoz played ball for the Taiheiyo Club Lions of the Pacific League (1973-77) and then for the Yakult Swallows (1978-80) of the Central League.2017-09-08T13:28:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/08/certain-things-are-bigger-than-the-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/jake-olson-wyatt-schmidt.jpgjake olson - wyatt schmidtJake Olson is congratulated by teammate Wyatt Schmidt, #46, for his vital participation in the game deciding play.2017-09-08T04:04:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/07/cameron-maybin-may-be-the-new-captain-midnight/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/maybin-02.jpgMaybin 02Does wearing #3 figure into this midnight hour performance by Crawford Maybin?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cap-mid-021.jpgcap mid 02Wearing Uniform #3 has to help some,https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cap-mid-02.jpgcap mid 02The Captain Midnight Secret Message Decoderhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/maybin-01.jpgMaybin 01Cameron Maybin's 2nd straight night to provided the winning score with a late home run is a rarified feat of joy for all of Astros Nation.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cap-mid-011.jpgcap mid 01https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cap-mid-01.jpgcap mid 01Cameron Maybin may be the new Captain Midnight.2017-09-07T16:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/06/verlander-off-to-great-start-with-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/verlander-record1.jpgverlander recordhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/verlander-record.jpgverlander recordhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/kate-upton.jpgKate UptonModel/Actress Kate Upton was in Seattle Tuesday, wearing an Astros cap. Kate is the girl friend/fiancee of our new Astro ace, Justin Verlander. Of course, she's going to like wearing the orange and blue. It's been a long time since this club added a little glamour to the talent pool. - Right, Bo Belinsky?2017-09-07T05:43:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/05/maxwell-kates-justin-verlander/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/max.jpgMAXMaxwell Kateshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/13-verlander-astros.jpg13. Verlander AstrosSeptember 2, 2017 Justin Verlander is now a Houston Astro.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/12-david-eisenstadt.jpg12. David EisenstadtDavid Eisenstadt bla-blahttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/9a-verlander-toronto_edited-1.jpg9a Verlander Toronto_edited-1Justin Verlander in Torontohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/11-verlander-toronto.jpgVerlander TorontoVerlander in Torontohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-sandoval-home-run.jpgThe Sandoval Home RunThe Sandoval Home Runhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/9-verlander-2012-world-series.jpgVerlander 2012 World SeriesVerlander and the 2012 World Serieshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/8-tigers-2011-yearbook.jpgTigers 2011 YearbookThe Tigers Yearbook in the 2011 Season of Justin Verlander's Cy Young Rendering.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-from-left-steve-lauer-marilyn-klar-maxwell-kates-david-kates-phyllis-gantman-allen-gantman-21.jpg(From Left) Steve Lauer, Marilyn Klar, Maxwell Kates, David Kates, Phyllis Gantman, Allen Gantman 2(From Left) Steve Lauer, Marilyn Klar, Maxwell Kates, David Kates, Phyllis Gantman, Allen Gantman 2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/6-verlander-detroit.jpgVerlander of DetroitVerlander of Detroit Tuning Up the Motor City2021-02-21T17:22:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/05/keuchel-did-well-verlander-goes-tonight/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/d-keuchel.jpgd keuchelDallas Keuchel2017-09-05T15:43:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/04/30250/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/justin-verlander_edited-1.jpgJustin Verlander_edited-1When he wasn't busy meeting his new teammates Saturday, Justin Verlander was paying close attention to the game itself.2017-09-04T11:51:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/04/bill-gilbert-wheels-come-off-in-august/2017-09-04T04:25:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/03/houston-strong-thats-who-we-are/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sep-0217-hinch.jpgSEP-0217-HINCHLike the Captain of the Ship, Astros Manager A.J. Hinch grabbed the mike prior to Game One to communicate the Astros' concern and appreciation for all who have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. He also lauded the Mets for their help in both make the DH possible, and for reaching out to the people of Houston with Astros on the Friday day off. It was a beautiful thing to watch.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sep-0217-harvey.jpgSEP-0217-HARVEYIn a moment of historical irony, the Astrod had to face pitcher Matt Harvey, #33 of the Mets, in Game One. Fortunately for the 'Stros, this Harvey didn't bring his "spitball".https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sep-0217-flags.jpgSEP-0217-FLAGSSeptember 2, 2017: The Astros and the Mets played a doubleheader in dedication to the people of Houston South Teas who have been devastated by the largest rainfall in American history.2017-09-03T17:41:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/02/rangers-were-jaw-dropping-selfish-this-week/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/920x920.jpg920x9202017-09-03T01:05:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/02/series-tales-can-come-true/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cy-young.jpgcy youngThe Great Cy Young For Dallas Keuchel and Justin Verlander, the presence of each other may spur one or the other into Cy Young mode the rest of the way. If both are great, rack 'em. If one is great and the other is only good, the Astros should still prevail. For the Astros to fail, both these guys will have to fail - and we don't see that happening.2017-09-02T10:50:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/01/houston-our-roster-just-got-cy-younger/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/verlander.jpgverlanderJustin Verlander Houston Astros2017-09-01T19:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/09/01/glad-you-be-dead-harvey/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/houston-flood.jpghouston flood2017-09-02T21:45:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/31/life-with-harvey-days-5-and-6/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/harvey-3.jpgharvey 32017-08-31T16:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/29/life-in-houston-day-4-of-harvey/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/harvey-tree.jpgharvey tree"Harvey, the world loved you when you made that movie as Jimmy Stewart's supernatural, but invisibly wise and six foot tall 'pooka' alter ego that he named 'Harvey', but I gotta tell you as strong as I'm able: your current role as the storm that now menaces Houston and the State of Texas is going to make you about as unpopular in the future as Michael Meyers ever was in that 'Halloween' film series!" ~Artwork by Chrisipe Photography ~2017-08-30T13:27:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/28/harvey-now-titled-a-500-year-storm/2017-08-29T05:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/27/three-stooges-punch-astros-win-in-mouth/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/east-houston-082717.jpgEast Houston 082717Fleming Drive & Maxey Road East Houston Sunday Morning August 27, 2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/tres-stooges.jpgTRES-STOOGES"Next time Hinch calls for you, you stay away from the white part of the plate. - Larry and me has got that part covered!"2017-08-27T14:12:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/27/harvey-brings-new-light-to-hunkering-down/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/harvey-image.jpgharvey--imageDay 3 of Harvey "Gloom and Misery Everywhere" 25" of Rain in 1st Two Days 15" More Possible thru Wednesday Also Present The Resilient, Fighting Back Spirit of The People of Houston and SE Texas! 2017-08-27T16:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/26/watching-baseball-with-harvey-on-our-minds/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/harvey3.jpgharvey3DAY 2 IN HOUSTON RAIN. RAIN. RAIN SOME FLOODING A FEW TORNADOShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/alex-bregman2.jpgalex bregman2Alex Bregman2017-08-26T16:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/01/15/gone-but-not-forgotten-houston-eateries/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/bill-williams1.jpgBill Williamshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/bill-williams.jpgBill Williams2020-02-05T23:14:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/25/the-zimmerman-plays-forget-about-it/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dallas-keuchel.jpgdallas keuchelDallas Keuchel 2017-08-25T19:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/09/16/satchel-paige-the-astrodomes-1st-pitcher/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mad-dog-1979-80.jpgEPSON MFP imageUH Mad Dog Babe: 1980https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/satchel-paige-2.jpgSatchel Paige 2Satchel Paige May Have Been The Dome's 1st Pitcher - or, at least, the first uniformed player to warm up as a pitcher in the Dome.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/satchel-paige-1965.jpgSatchel Paige 1965Satchel Paige, Pitching Without Hesitation, in the Dome.2017-08-25T03:18:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/24/fiers-lights-fire-to-nats-hope/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/mike-fiers.jpgMike-FiersMike Fiers2017-08-24T14:49:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/23/astros-lose-winnable-game-to-good-team/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/charlie-morton.jpgcharlie mortonCharlie Morton2017-08-24T04:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/23/my-double-play-old-movies-and-baseball/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/harding-line-1935-2_edited-1.jpgHARDING-Line-1935-2_edited-1“OH BUNNY, WHAT ON EARTH HAS HAPPENED TO YOU? YOU USED TO BE QUITE A NICE BOY – EVEN FORNICASIONALLY”2017-08-23T19:21:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/22/30002/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/seattle-chris-wang.jpgseattle chris wangMaybe there's a less romantic reason why people are sometimes "Sleepless in Seattle." Photo by Chris Wang https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisparadise/16438874421/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sleepless-in-seattle.jpgsleepless in seattleMaybe there's a less romantic reason that people are sometimes "Sleepless in Seattle."2017-08-22T11:55:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/03/05/ray-oyler-the-bat-that-blew-too-much/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/joost11.jpgJOOST1Eddie Joost's .185 in 1943 is the worst ever for a full-time player in one season.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/joost1.jpgJOOST1Joost's .185 BA in 1943 is Worst Ever for One Full Season.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ray-oyler.jpgray oyler"You Can't Hit the Ball with the Bat on Your Shoulder." - Bobby Bragan.2019-06-30T20:35:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/21/r-i-p-former-astro-jerry-lewis/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jerry-lewis2.jpgjerry-lewis2Left to Right: (1) Jerry Lewis takes the field as an Astros first baseman, planting a hug on base umpire Hank Soar; (2) Jerry congratulates home plate umpire Greg Olsen for getting it right; and (3) Lewis ignores the Tigers catcher.2017-08-21T15:57:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/20/downtown-houston-baseball-parking/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/seattle-parking.jpgSeattle ParkingCatch your breath! This one happened in Seattle for an NFL game, but we don't want to anywhere 3-digits with Houston baseball.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/kathleen-larry-miggins.jpgKathleen-Larry-MigginsKathleen and Larry Miggins2017-08-24T13:40:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/19/larry-dierkers-97-astros-band/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dierker-pepper.jpgDierker-Pepper2017-08-20T03:20:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/18/socal-celebrates-gaedel-tommorow-aug-19/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/eddie-gaedel-painting-by-ben-sakoguchi-300x272.jpgEddie-Gaedel-Painting-by-Ben-Sakoguchi-300x272“Brownie Brand,” painting by Ben Sakoguchi, in the collection of the Bseball Reliquary.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/eddie-gaedel-waving-cap.jpgeddie gaedel-waving-capEddie Gaedel, August 19, 1951, Sportsman’s Park, St. Louis.2017-08-19T12:58:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/19/august-19-1951-most-famous-walk-in-baseball-history/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/eddie-gaedel-at-bat.jpgeddie gaedel at batEddie Gaedel St. Louis Browns Sportsman's Park, St. Louis August 19, 19512017-08-19T14:10:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/17/want-an-eddie-gaedel-holy-card/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/eddie-gaedel-holy-card.jpgEddie Gaedel Holy CardThe Eddie Gaedel Holy Card2017-08-17T17:08:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/16/whats-riding-on-the-next-big-astro-signing/2017-08-17T11:47:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/15/welcome-to-houston-tyler-clippard/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/holdem-clippard.jpgHoldem ClippardWith 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th, Clippard checks Lamb at 2nd base before striking our batter Marte to to end the 8th with no harm done.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/game-face-clippard.jpgGame Face ClippardThe game was still on the line when new Astro Clippard came in to pitch the bottom of 8th.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/clip-art-clippard.jpgClip Art ClippardTyler Clippard August 14, 2017 Prior to his Astros debut2017-08-15T13:47:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/15/death-to-flying-things-in-1953/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bob-ferguson.jpgbob fergusonBob Ferguson https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/syracuse_stars_1889.jpgSyracuse_Stars_1889Manager Jack Chapman of the 1889 Syracuse Stars (shown here in street clothes) was on of two 19th century players nicknamed "Death to Flying Things" for his defensive skills. The other was Bob Ferguson, pictured elsewhere in this column.2017-08-15T14:27:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/10/16/valians-pizza-is-back/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/raia-004.jpgRAIA 004The other food choices at Raia's look delicious too, friends!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/raia-003.jpgRAIA 003Raia's Dining Room: For their service hours, check them out at www.RaiasItalian.comhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/raia-001.jpgRAIA 001It's at 4500 Washington, a block east of Shepherd on the north side of the street with ample parking in the back of the building.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/raia-05.jpgRAIA 05Hmmm! Hmmm! Good!2018-02-12T15:06:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/14/the-k-is-back-clip-art-help-also-on-the-way/2017-08-14T18:23:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/11/welcome-to-philosophical-friday/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/220px-john_greenleaf_whittier_bpl_ambrotype_c1840-60-crop.jpg220px-John_Greenleaf_Whittier_BPL_ambrotype,_c1840-60-cropJohn Greenleaf Whittier `Looking very much like an Astros fan who stayed to the bitter end of Game 3 in Chicago last night.2017-08-29T20:22:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/13/astros-losing-streak-reaches-five/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sinking-ship.jpgSINKING SHIP2017-08-15T21:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/13/the-cushion-and-weight-of-a-13-game-lead/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/branca.jpgBRANCARALPH BRANCA, PITCHER 1951 BROOKLYN DODGERS Most of us love Ralph. But many of us just don't want to see him comeback as our closer for the Astros in the 2017 Post-Season.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ralph-branca-1951.jpgRalph Branca 1951Ralph Branca 2017-08-13T14:57:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/12/baseballs-loudest-pin-drop-falls-again/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jose-k.jpgJose KWhat hurt the most: Strike Three was called. He wasn't swinging from the heels, as he is in this photo.2017-08-12T15:26:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/07/maxwell-kates-a-brief-history-of-the-washington-stars/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1_o5zzfuomd5vnz_hau-htwa1.jpg1_O5zZfuOmD5VNz_hau-HtwA[1]McDonald's magnate Ray Kroc bought the Padres in 1974.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/6039b_lg1.jpg6039b_lg[1]Dave Winfieldhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ff5e59c3ef79e091d78df47d22a545f2-baseball-uniforms-sports-uniforms1.jpgff5e59c3ef79e091d78df47d22a545f2--baseball-uniforms-sports-uniforms[1]Randy Joneshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/frednorman1.jpgFredNorman[1]Fred Norman 1972 Topps Cardhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/screen_shot_2016-06-07_at_9-09-11_am_t6701.jpgScreen_Shot_2016-06-07_at_9.09.11_AM_t670[1]C. Arnholt Smith with Richard Nixonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/carnoldsmith_t1801.jpgcarnoldsmith_t180[1]C. Arnholt Smith, Owner San Diego Padres, 1969-73https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1969-padres-original-lineup-600x4501.jpg1969-padres-original-lineup-600x450[1]The 1969 San Diego Padres at San Diego Stadium with manager Preston Gomezhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/waspads1.jpgwaspads[1]Photo of Dave Freisleben. It has been signed to writer Maxwell Kates.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1974-topps-willie-mccovey1.jpg1974-topps-willie-mccovey[1]Willie McCovey in his 1974 Topps Card2017-08-12T01:03:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/11/lagniappe-lane-august-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/blummer.jpgblummerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/yogi-surpirise.jpgBaseball 2005 - Yankees Old Timer's GameYogi Berra2017-08-12T00:59:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/10/coolness-preferred-panic-optional-reality-rules/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/white-sox.jpgwhite soxAstros drop 2nd straight to White Sox in Chicago August 9, 20172017-08-10T18:32:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/09/bad-clubs-may-beat-the-bad-pitching-of-good-clubs/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dallas-keuchel-9-2.jpgDallas-Keuchel 9-2Dallas Keuchel A Photo from an Earlier Better Day Yesterday's Loss dropped Keuchel to 9-2 in 20172017-08-10T04:20:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/10/clash-of-the-titans-hofheinz-vs-adams/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/judge-seeks-super-bowl.jpgjudge seeks super bowlExcerpt from the Victoria Advocate Tuesday, June 19, 1969 Contributed by Darrell Pittman2017-08-10T04:17:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/09/a-pecan-park-game-reverie-taking-mental-pictures/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/elm-tree.jpgelm treeOne good example of a big Elm tree with ascending limbs.2017-08-09T02:25:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/08/the-astro-tree/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bagwell-statue.jpgBAGWELL STATUEAny Other Day at MMP ~ Biggio now stands in front of the bush to make the Bagwell play. ~ So how was Craig able to get behind the bush this past Sunday? Was he seeking shelter from the rain under that large tree?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/biggio-statue.jpgBIGGIO STATUESunday, August 7, 2017 The statue of Craig Biggio at MMP is completing the 4-3 play he does everyday across the bush to the statue of fellow Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell.2017-08-09T02:52:17+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/07/winnable-and-losable-two-haves-of-the-whole/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/juan-centeno.jpgjuan centeno"Don't sweat the small stuff, Juan! You're going to have a game catching for the Astros next season that you will never forget!"2017-08-07T14:49:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/06/astros-lose-winnable-game-to-situational-errors/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/blue-jays.jpgblue jays"We'd be happy to come back to Houston for a post-season visit some time, Astro fans, even if it won't be this year. When we do, just be careful where you park your hopes!"2017-08-07T04:58:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/06/nice-stats-from-att-sports-net-astros-broadcast/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/bagwell.jpgbagwellJeff Bagwell, First Base Houston Astros 1991-2005 Hall of Fame, 2017 "...and the kid stayed loneg enough and played well enough to have been the greatest run producer of his entire career era."2017-08-06T11:37:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/05/back-in-the-saddle-again-plus-stats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/tyler_white_on_april_7_2016.jpgTyler_White_on_April_7,_2016April 7, 2016: Tyler White hits his first MLB HR as an Astro on the road. Last night, on August 4, 2017, White bagged the 9th and 10th HR of his big league career at home to pace the Astros 17- win over the Blue Jays. 2017-08-05T14:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/05/a-rainbow-start-with-no-end-in-sight/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/rainbow.jpgrainbow"Even if you wear it here, they will come."2017-08-05T18:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/03/07/dave-hoskins-first-black-texas-leaguer-1952/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hoskins_dave_card.jpgHoskins_Dave_cardDave Hoskins: Greatness That Might Have Been.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hoskins-meyer.jpgHoskins & MeyerDave Hoskins with Dallas Manager Dutch Meyer, 1952.2020-02-24T23:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/04/a-brief-astros-catechism-plus-stats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/carlos-correa-bp.jpgAstros CubsCarlos Correa For some Astros, the spark that lights the fire light may come with the sight of Carlos Correa, back in the cage, returning to do one of the things he does so well. 2017-08-04T18:25:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/03/bill-gilbert-astros-bats-on-fire-in-july/2017-08-03T23:40:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/03/whos-going-to-show-up-in-october/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/shakespeare.jpgshakespeare""He comes the third time home ..." ~ Willie Shakespeare In comment upon the 3-0 Rays win over the Astros on 8/02/2017. 2017-08-03T22:20:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/02/what-we-have-here-is-not-failure-to-communicate/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/what-we-got-here-is-01.pngWhat-we-got-here-is-01"I'm afraid we're going to have to get the job done with the pitchers we have left!"2017-08-02T17:26:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/08/01/trade-deadline-the-morning-after-plus-stats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/francisco-liriano.jpgfrancisco lirianoFrancisco Liborio Newest Houston Astro July 31, 20172017-08-02T13:28:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/31/astros-monday-wake-like-a-paul-simon-trilogy/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/paul-simon.jpgPaul Simon - 249"We may be still crazy and a little on the slip-slidin' side this morning, but point us to the bridge, anyway. The big one."2017-07-31T17:10:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/30/a-reversal-of-fortunes-in-detroit-plus-stats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/comerica2.jpgcomerica2Comerica Park Home of the Tigers Detroit, Michigan2017-07-31T04:44:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/30/biggio-bagwell-double-play-now-turned/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/biggio-art2.jpgBiggio Art2Craig Biggio Hall of Fame 2015https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bagwell-art2.jpgBagwell Art2Jeff Bagwell Hall of Fame 20172017-07-30T12:55:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/29/altuve-loves-altitude-plus-todays-stats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/leo-gorcey2_edited-1.jpgleo gorcey2_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/altuve-mouse-copy.jpgALTUVE MOUSE copyThis Version Of JOSE ALTUVE2017-07-29T21:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/28/roger-metzger-by-david-skelton/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roger-metzger-7.jpgRoger-Metzger 7https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rr-metzger.jpgrr metzgerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roger_metzger-051.jpgRoger_Metzger 05https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roger_metzger-05.jpgRoger_Metzger 05https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roger-metzger-04.jpgroger metzger 04https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roger-metzger-03.jpgroger metzger 03https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roger-metzger-02-copy.jpgroger metzger 02 copyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roger-metzger-021.jpgroger metzger 02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roger-metzger-011.jpgroger metzger 01Roger Metzger By David Skelton2018-11-04T14:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/28/beltre-and-the-ump-a-clear-case-of-passive-aggression/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/adrian-beltre.jpgAdrian Beltre2017-07-28T17:47:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/26/alw-standings-al-ba-race-072517/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/zzzebra-fred-flick_edited-1.jpgzzzebra fred flick_edited-1We are still researching the rumor that the 2017 Houston Astros trained for this season by watching old Fred Astaire Movies all winter on the Turner Classic Movie Channel.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fred-astaire.jpgfred astaireWe are still researching the rumor that the 2017 Houston stros trained for this season by watching old Fred Astaire Movies all winter on the Turner Classic Movie Channel.2017-07-27T23:50:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/27/alw-standings-al-ba-race-thru-072617/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/comerica-park.jpgcomerica parkFollowing today's 7/27/17 day off, the Astros start a 3-game weekend series with the Tigers in Detroit on Friday night, 7/28/17.2017-07-27T14:47:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/26/1930-cardinals-incredible-hitters-lively-year/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/watty-watkins-1931.jpgwatty watkins 1931In the above photo, Watty Watkins slides under the tag of Mickey Cochrane of the Philadelphia A’s to score a big run for the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1931 World Series.2017-07-27T11:59:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/11/19/watty-watkins-wows-em-in-31-series/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/georgewatkins-1930-2.jpgGeorgeWatkins-1930-2George "Watty" Watkinshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/watty-31-ws1.jpgWatty 31 WSWatty Watkins slides under Mickey Cochrane's tag in the '31 Series.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/watty-31-ws.jpgWatty 31 WSWatty Watkins slides under Mickey Cochrane's tag in the '31 Series.2017-07-26T01:03:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/25/altuve-now-8-for-9-in-last-two-games/2017-07-25T14:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/24/altuve-fires-up-another-4-hit-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/altuve-all-star4.jpgMLB: Houston Astros at Tampa Bay RaysJose Altuve2017-07-25T03:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/23/remembering-red-munger/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/red-munger-last-photo.jpgEPSON MFP imageRed Munger 19962017-07-24T20:21:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/23/al-batting-average-leaders-072217/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/marwin.jpgmarwinMarvelous Marwin Gonzalez "The Man That Makes That Happen!"2017-07-23T13:58:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/22/astros-now-have-six-300-hitters-thanks-to-gurriel/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/guriel_yuri_1280.jpgguriel_yuri_1280Yulie Gurriel got his lucky head of hair massaged again last night in Baltimore. 2017-07-23T17:22:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/21/opportunity-vs-security-baseballs-best-example/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ted-williams.jpgted-williams2017-07-21T18:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/20/strange-probabilities-and-top-10-hitters/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1914_boston_braves.jpeg1914_Boston_Braves.jpegJuly 17, 1914: "EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! .... LAST PLACE BRAVES FALL 11.5 GAMES OUT OF FIRST AND ARE RUNNING SHORT ON HOPE!"2017-07-21T01:41:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/19/thru-july-18-2017-top-10-al-batting-averages/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cubs-1908.jpgcubs-1908"EXTRA! ~ EXTRA! READ-ALL-ABOUT-IT! CUBS TO WIN AGAIN IN 1909! ALL SEASON! -GET YOUR DAILY BATTING AVERAGES HERE!"2017-07-21T01:54:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/18/0ld-fashioned-stats-still-shine/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/altuve-all-star3.jpgMLB: Houston Astros at Tampa Bay RaysJose Altuve 2017-07-18T13:25:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/18/when-youre-smiling-when-youre-smiling/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/blum-and-kalas.jpgBlum and KalasAstros Telecasters Geoff Blum and Todd Kalas Prior to Game One of the Mariners@Astros Series July 17, 20172017-07-18T03:36:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/17/it-aint-over-til-its-over-but/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/yogi_berra.jpgNYT2009041520383572C"Hey, Astro fans! The easiest way to get the name of the best team in baseball is to go to the sports pages and check out the standings and read the name of the team that's on top." ~Ghost of Yogi Berra2017-07-18T00:58:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/16/the-turk-at-work-balls-that-talked-trash/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1963_turk_farrell.jpg1963_Turk_Farrellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/farrell-foul-pens-notp-072162.pngfarrell-foul-pens-notp-0721622017-07-16T20:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/16/farewell-to-upside-down-standings-days/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/jerry-witte-shorts.jpgEPSON MFP imageJerry Witte led the 1950 Buffs with 30 HR, but even Jerry's talent and fan charisma - or the club wearing short pants for couple of weeks could lift the upside-down 1950 Houston Buffs from the cellar.2017-07-16T16:38:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/13/surviving-st-louis-browns-down-to-14-2/2017-07-15T19:26:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/15/welcome-att-sportsnet/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/questions1.pngQUESTIONS2017-07-15T15:07:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/14/old-buff-freebie-ducats-part-of-larger-plan/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/two-buff-game-tickets_edited-1.jpgtwo buff game tickets_edited-1In 1960, these cards were redeemable at Buff Stadium for a free reserved seat at future Houston Buffs game in which comp seats were available. They were even signed by club president Marty Marion to make look even more authentic to the fan who used them. 2017-07-14T19:54:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/13/two-young-fans-of-the-1897-houston-buffs/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/john-mccurdy-buffs48.jpgJohn-McCurdy-Buffs48John McCurdy Age 6 Summer of 1948https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bill-mccurdy-buffs-1951.jpgBILL McCurdy Buffs 1951Bill McCurdy Age 10 Summer of 1948https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/young-buffs-2-2.pngYOUNG BUFFS-2-2The Short Story As Described in the Houston Daily Post On June 20, 1897https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/young-buffs-1-2.jpgYOUNG BUFFS-1-2Two Young Houston Buff Fans As Pictured in the Houston Daily Post June 10, 1897 And Research Mined by Darrell Pittman Thank You, As Always!2017-07-13T02:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/12/chronicles-brian-smith-is-an-honest-man/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bud-selig8.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2017-07-12T17:52:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/12/hubbells-5-k-streak-against-future-hall-of-famers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/33hubbell.jpg33hubbellIt happened in the 1934 All Star Game.2017-07-12T05:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/11/a-mid-season-numbers-tale-of-jose-altuve/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/asg2017.jpgasg2017https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/jose-altuve-smiling.jpgJose Altuve Smiling"Sitting Prettier" _____ Jose Altuve's new contract numbers have added character to his smile.2017-07-11T12:24:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/10/and-may-the-best-be-yet-to-come/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/big-bang-theory.jpgbig-bang-theoryJuly 9, 2017: The Houston Astros put on another of their game-ready demonstrations of "The Big Bang Theory" today, demolishing the Toronto Blue Jays in their own home garden by a score of 19-1. The victory pulled the Astros to an MLB-leading win total of 60 games at the All Star Game Break.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/altuve-bang.jpgaltuve-bangLife, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness In a sport which celebrates the measurement of many things that come together in "3"s, Jose Altuve has found all three of the big ones as the star player of the Houston Astros.2017-07-10T03:59:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/08/babe-ruths-busy-life/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/babe-ruth-hour-glass2.jpgBabe Ruth Hour Glass2Time Never Runs Out on The Babe.2017-07-08T16:45:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/07/correa-blames-osuna-for-showing-him-up/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/carlos-correa-01.jpgCarlos-Correa-01Carlos Correa Houston Astros2017-07-07T22:29:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/07/maxwell-kates-a-review-of-sabr-47/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-fireworks.jpgSABR-FIREWORKSA Central Park View of the Post-SABR 4th of July Fireworkshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/a-tenement-museum-home.jpga tenement museum homeA tenement museum home interior Lower East Side Manhattanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-mets-game.jpgSABR-METS GAME"TAKE US OUT TO A METS GAME!" .... and so, SABR did.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-bronx-tale.jpgSABR-BRONX TALEhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-abby-rosario-and-friends.jpgSABR-ABBY ROSARIO AND FRIENDSSABR fans are the greatest when they can be contacted in great abundance - and that's what happens at SABR conventions.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-thorn-bouton1.jpgSABR-THORN-BOUTONBaseball writers John Thorn and Jim Boutonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-thorn-bouton.jpgSABR-THORN-BOUTONhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-jackie.jpgSABR-JACKIEhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-hall1.jpgSABR-HALLhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sabr-hall.jpgSABR-HALL2018-04-29T21:11:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/06/astros-now-sitting-in-the-catbird-seat/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/greedy-cat-roasted-chicken-wings-r-default.jpggreedy-cat-roasted-chicken-wings-r-defaultThe Houston Astros view of the other AL West clubs from the Catbird Seat in July 2017.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-oakland.jpgcats-oaklandThe Oakland Athletics view of the Astros in July 2017.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-seattle.jpgcats-seattleThe Seattle Mariners view of the Astros in July 2017.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-texas.jpegcats-texasThe Texas Rangers view of the Astros in July 2017.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-la2.jpgcats-la2The Los Angels Angels view of the Astros in July 2017.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-julia21.jpgcats-julia2And when the ROOTS boys run dry on something to say in the booth, they can always rely on field reporter Julia MOrales to come up with something nearer the action that draws everyone's attention.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-julia2.jpgcats-julia2And when the ROOTS boys run dry on something to say in the booth, they can always rely on field reporter Julia MOrales to come up with something nearer the action that draws everyone's attention.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-kalas-blum.jpgfluffy catsSpeaking of media peple, we do miss TV's 30-year play-by-play guy a whole lot, but the the new team of Brad Kalas and Geoff Blum is doing a great job finding their own voice as a team for the ROOTS TV casts of Astro games.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-holy-toledo.jpgcats-holy-toledoIt's not a perfect world in Houston. HOLY TOLEDO! Sometimes we may be driving home with the game broadcast going on and, HOLY TOLEDO, we miss the familiar sound of the late Milo Hamilton one more time. Then we snap back to thinking thaat current radio guys, Robert Ford and Steve Sparks, are doing a pretty good job on their own.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cats-altuve.jpgcats-altuveAnd they've got a future Hall of Fame little guy playing the fellow he sees in his own reflection every time he takes the field.2017-07-06T14:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2013/07/17/buff-biographies-j-c-hartman/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jc-hartman-05.jpgEPSON MFP image"J.C. Author" Hartman with "The Pecan Park Eagle" in 2008.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jc-hartman-04.jpgJC Hartman 04J.C. Landlordhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/a-hartman-02.jpgEPSON MFP imageJ.C. Cophttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jc-hartman-02.jpgEPSON MFP imageJ.C. Ballplayerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/jc-hartman-06.jpgEPSON MFP imageJ.C. Hartman Today!2019-02-22T14:00:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/04/where-did-all-the-pitchers-go/2017-07-04T12:56:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/04/18/fat-elvis-is-coming/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/fat-elvis1.jpgFat Elvis...and he won't be staying at the Heartbreak Hotel.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/fat-elvis.jpgFat Elvis2017-07-04T12:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/04/the-dome-nrg-how-close-is-close/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dome-reflection-2005a_edited-1.jpgDome-Reflection-2005a_edited-1Astrodome Reflection in NRG Wall 2005 Photo by Bill McCurdy2017-07-04T04:36:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/03/freedom-is-the-fox-and-we-are-the-hunters/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/happy-4th-of-july.jpghappy 4th of julyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness.jpgLife-Liberty-and-the-Pursuit-of-Happiness2017-07-03T17:20:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/02/2017-astros-the-michelangelo-of-the-miracle-rally/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/van-gogh-starry-night-469x376.jpgVan-Gogh.-Starry-Night-469x376If Vincent Van Gogh had been watching the bottom of the 8th in the Astros Game 2, 7-6, rally win over the Yankees on 7/01/17, here's what he might have painted in celebration of that starry night.2017-07-03T01:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/01/sabr-not-attracting-young-people/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/stanton18d.jpgstanton18dWho am I? (a) Civil War Sec. of War Henry Stanton? (b) SABR Member John Doe? (c) Yankee Reliever Mike Stanton?2017-07-05T16:21:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/01/farrell-and-owens-the-vaudeville-act/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/farrell-and-owens.pngFarrell-and-OwensThank you, Darrell Pittman for this contribution.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/farrell-and-owens-vaudeville.pngFarrell-and-Owens-VaudevilleIn real life, they called themselves the Dalton Gang.2020-09-28T23:12:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/07/01/houston-dj-icon-paul-berlin-has-died/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/paul-berlin-062317.jpgPaul Berlin 062317PAUL BERLIN, 86 1930-2017 REST IN PEACE2017-07-01T13:02:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/02/01/in-search-of-paul-berlin/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/paul-berlin-01.jpgPaul Berlin 01Paul Berlin: King of Houston DeeJays, 1950-20003.2017-06-30T22:32:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/30/shrine-of-the-eternals-induction-day-july-16-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-wright1.jpgBR-wrightDonald R. Wright Auditoriumhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-wright.jpgBR-wrightDonald R. Wright Auditoriumhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-vin-scully.jpgBR-vin-scullyVin Scullyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-bob-uecker.jpgBR-bob-ueckerBob Ueckerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-charlie-brown.jpgcb_1b"If my drive into the gap gets us a walk-off win, do I really have to run all the way to 2nd base to get credit for a double" ~ Charlie Brown.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-dave-mesrey.jpgBR-Dave MesreyDave Mesreyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-richard-santillan.jpgSingh, NehaDr. Richard Santillanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-wheel-chair.jpgBR-WHEEL-CHAIRCam Perron (right) with former Negro League player Roosevelt Jackson, who turns 100 this December.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-fat-man.jpgBR-FAT-MANhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/br-man-in-yellow-tie.jpgBR-MAN-IN-YELLOW-TIE2017-06-30T15:09:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/30/if-it-can-draw-your-blood-its-not-paranoia/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/queeg-points-finger.jpgqueeg-points-finger"Whatever you do, Johnny, don't forget the silver balls!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/temple-article.pngtemple articlehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/temple-johnny.jpgtemple-johnnyThank you again for the refreshing content of ancient article from the Victoria Advocate, Darrell Pittman. We liked the late Johnny Temple and will hope this flate with the men in blue was little more than a bad short-term case of the Baseball Player Problems with Authority Virus.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/humphrey-bogart-captain-queeg.jpgThe Caine Mutiny (1954) Directed by Edward Dmytryk Shown: Humphrey BogartLt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queeg, Ret. US NAVY, A Former Captain of The USS CAINE and Reportedly Good Friend of a Gunnery Mate named Johnny Temple.2017-06-30T04:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/26/africa-my-first-publication-may-1953/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/africa-continent.jpgAFRICA CONTINENThttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/africa-face.pngAFRICA-FACEAFRICA By Bill McCurdy Age 15 May 1953https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/africa-may-1953-a.jpgAfrica-May-1953 a2017-06-30T03:25:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/28/forever-firsts-in-houston-mlb-history/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/od-colts-1962.jpgOD COLTS 19622017-06-29T19:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/29/some-major-firsts-in-astros-franchise-history/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/openingday_1962.jpgOpeningDay_1962Opening Day, April 10, 1962 Colt Stadium, Houston Colt .45s 11 - Cubs 2. "It was a day of firsts."2017-06-29T18:41:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/27/ppe-footballs-climb-tied-to-1st-super-bowl/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/frank-lane.jpgfrank-lane""I've been in baseball forty years and anybody who knows me knows I'm not forever harping back to the good old days. Still, when players used to get together years ago, they'd talk about winning ball games and getting base hits. Now when they get together all they generally talk about is money." ~ "Trader Frank" Lane July 28, 19722017-06-27T15:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/26/rob-sangsters-deep-time-wins-lit-award/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/rob-sangster-17.jpgRob Sangster 17ROB SANGSTER EPIC 2017 WINNER WRITING SUSPENSE/ADVENTURE2017-06-27T02:15:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/26/the-cleveland-spiders-were-never-this-scary/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/phil-red-everett.pngPhil Red EverettRed Everetthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/john-franklin-houseman.pngJohn Franklin HousemanJohn Houseman2017-07-09T15:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/09/arguments-for-and-against-the-sacrifice-bunt/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/altuve-bunt_edited-1.jpgaltuve bunt_edited-12017-06-25T22:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/24/good-luck-today-caleb-gilbert/2017-06-25T14:11:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/22/introducing-astros-worry-bird/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/wonder-bird-082877-c.jpgWonder Bird 082877 CAstros Worry Bird 1962 to 2017 ....and ongoing!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/wonder-bird-082877-b.jpgWonder Bird 082877 B2017-06-24T03:50:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/24/how-many-coaches-does-an-mlb-club-need/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/never-fear-the-k.jpgNever-Fear-The-KEvery good baseball team needs at least one coach who can teach this much broader lesson. Otherwise, little else is going to matter much.2017-06-24T02:18:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/22/baseball-and-life-differences/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bud-selig-water.jpgEPSON MFP imageBud Selig Baseball Hall of Fame July 2017 Inductee2017-06-22T13:28:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/20/miggins-short-and-sweet-is-hard-to-beat/2017-06-21T02:24:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/18/early-fields-and-the-pitchers-dirt-path/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/happy_fathers_day-orange.jpghappy_fathers_day-orangehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/pitchers-path-fields.jpgPITCHERS PATH FIELDS2017-06-18T12:54:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/17/deep-baseball-thoughts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/baseball-fathers-day-w.jpgbaseball-fathers-day-wA Humble Jack Handey Remembrance of Father's Day 20172017-06-18T03:23:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/12/carlos-beltran-career-stats-scoreboard/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/pecan-park-logo7.jpgPecan Park Logo7Bill McCurdy Principal Writer Editor, Publisher The Pecan Park Eaglehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/carlos-beltran-copy.pngcarlos-beltran copyCarlos Beltran Houston Astros2017-06-16T22:12:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/16/congratulations-caleb-gilbert-and-lsu/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bill-gilbert-2017-tie.jpgBill Gilbert 2017 tieBill Gilbert Grandfather of Caleb Gilbert LSU Tigers Pitcher (CHeck out the tie. How would a stranger ever know that this guy cared a thing about baseball?)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/caleb-gilbert-04.jpgCaleb Gilbert 04Sometimes the look in for the sign isablinking contest between a pitcher and the batters he faces. In this one, Caleb Gilbert would likely have been the guy looking for the post-game Murine drops.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/caleb-gilbert-03.jpgCaleb Gilbert 03With MSU ahead by 4-3 in the bottom of the 3rd, Gilbert gets his first K of 6 for the 2nd out. With the bases still loaded, he gets the next batter on a FC tag of 3rd to retire the side. From there, Gilbert will retire 13 more batters in a row on the Tigers' way to wrecking the Bulldogs.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/caleb-gilbert-05.jpgCaleb Gilbert 05In the knockout game with MSU, Caleb Gilbert retired 15 men in a row between the 3rd and 8th inning, striking out 6 on the way to a 14-4, LSU comeback win.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/caleb-gilbert-01.jpgCaleb Gilbert 01Caleb Gilbert, #41, takes the mound for LSU in their semi-final elimination game with Oregon State today.2017-06-17T17:11:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/08/18/baseball-players-with-uniform-s-retired-by-multiple-teams/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/niekro-phil-bill-joe.jpgNiekro Phil Bill JoeHall of Famer Phil Niekro (L) had his #35 retired by the Atlanta Braves. Many of us feel that brother, the late Joe Niekro (R), also deserves to have his #36 retired by the Houston Astros.2021-06-12T22:04:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/15/a-long-way-home/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/a-long-way-from-home_edited-1.jpga-long-way-from-home_edited-12017-06-15T16:04:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/11/putin-on-the-ritz-via-you-tube/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ritz.jpegRITZhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/photo.jpegphotoThe wisdom of the expression is entirely up to which road we chose to travel. Risk? Or Security? Example: Don't you think the Boston Red Sox left themselves some room to feel the sting of regret they got to later feel about pulling the Jeff Bagwell for Larry Anderson trade back in the day?2017-10-09T10:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/10/all-time-easiest-baseball-movie-casting/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/robert-ryan.jpgrobert-ryanRobert Ryan, 6'4" Lifetime: 1909-1973https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/tedwilliamscard.jpgTedWilliamsCardTed Williams. 6'3" Lifetime: 1918-20022017-06-11T01:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/08/least-and-worst-credible-baseball-movie-acting/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/piersall.jpegpiersallJimmy Piersall Born: 11/14/1929 - Died: 06/03/2017 MLB: 1950, 1952-1957 REST IN PEACEhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/perkinscolor.jpgperkinscolor"Norman Bates? - Playing the outfield? - No way! - Why he wouldn't even hurt a fly - let alone - actually think of catching a fly ball?"2017-06-09T12:24:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/06/does-the-integrity-of-baseball-still-matter/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dotel1-opt_medium-pagespeed-ce-1wdk7tbaoj.gifDotel1.gif.opt_medium.gif.pagespeed.ce.1wdK7TbaOjWhat could possibly go wrong on an intentional walk play?2017-06-07T04:56:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/05/astros-vs-rangers-through-seven-games/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/jeffbanister4.jpegJeffBanister4Jeff Banister, Manager 2017 Texas Rangershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/varga.jpegVarga"Hello, there! My name is David Thewlis and I play the insanely sinister super villain on the latest FX Network Series Version of Fargo. I'm not really Rangers manager Jeff Bannister, but were I playing him as the character I now portray on Fargo, there would be plenty of extra-legal things I could do to immediately help our club in the AL West. - I also sort of look and behave socially in ways that remind of Jeff Banister too. Don't you think?" 2017-06-05T14:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/03/just-call-em-earnest-hinchesway/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/earnest-hinchesway.jpgEPSON MFP imageErnest Hemingway Compliments of the Jim Basso Collectionhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/hemingway.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2017-06-03T11:01:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/02/bill-gilbert-houston-astros-fly-high-in-may/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bill-gilbert-astro65.jpgBill Gilbert Astro65You are going to want to Huddle 'round the old hot stove. It's time for independent analyst Bill Gilbert to rate the 2018 Baseball HOF induction prospects based on Win Shares.2017-06-03T10:48:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/06/01/take-me-out-to-the-astros-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/astros.jpegAstrosA familiar scene in 2017. As is the quiet, but forceful presence of Manager A. Hinch and the even less visible presence in the long time work of General Manager Jeff Luhnow and the decision-making of owner Jim Cane that is making "2017" a season to remember.2017-06-02T13:03:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/08/21/early-houston-tv-programs-personalities/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/arthur_godfrey_selling_asperin.jpgarthur_godfrey_selling_asperinArthur Godfrey, Hawking Aspirin.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/dick-gottlieb.jpgdick gottliebDick Gottliebhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/kitirik.jpgkitirikBunny Orsak was Channel 13's "Kitirik" mascot from 1954 to 1971.2022-04-27T15:47:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/03/09/remembering-the-eastwood/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/eastwood.jpgEastwoodEastwood Theatre, Houston, 1936.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/hmt-eastwood.gifHMT EASTWOOD2018-01-06T07:10:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/30/hello-rallybird/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/final-bow.jpgfinal bowAstros Rallybird Minute Maid Park A Saturday Superhero Saturday, May 27, 2017 "Sometimes Once is Forever."https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn1789-11.jpgDSCN1789 (1)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/increase-lead1.jpgIncrease Leadhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/increase-lead.jpgIncrease LeadBecause of his diminutive size,,3rd base coach Rallybird at one point had to move into an usual position just to make sure his "increase your lead" sign was picked up by 2nd bas runner, Jose Altuve. Altuve later smiled about the sign he was given. "I thought the lifted bird leg was was pretty crafty stuff" Jose said.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/rally-3b-coach_edited-1.jpgRally 3b coach_edited-1Follow the arrow and you will see the feint figure 0f Rallybird. He's now coaching 3rd base for the Astros after the Machado gum and Grackle mayo standown.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn1789-1.jpgDSCN1789 (1)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bird-ball-2.jpgBird Ball 2Rallybird Responds to Manny Machado's gum toss withaserious question: "Doe this mean that you'd like a little Grackle mayonnaise delivered to both your driver's side windshield and front door handle?"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bird-ball-11.jpgBird Ball 1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bird-home.jpgBird HomeIt didn't take long for Rallybird to both assert his casual "don't bother me none" attitude as he strolled under the arch of 90 MPH pitches and 105 MPH batted balls as he dined on nourishment pulled dragging from grass. And, as the Astros scored a cusion run to pad their lead to 5-2, shouts of "Go Rallybird" seemed even to have emboldened the little guy to expose his own fan bias for the Astros over the Orioles.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bird-intro.jpgBird IntroOnce Upon a Time, last Saturday night, a little grackle named Rallybird decided to have dinner in downtown Houston. The little bird was fearless. With the roof open at MMP, the delicacies of a game active infield were Ral's first pick as the best place to peck away the night.2017-05-30T14:49:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/28/happy-memorial-day-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/index.jpegindexhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/c-39-copy.jpgDouglas C-39 transportUncle Carroll served the entire Pacific Theater as the pilot of a South Pacific inter-island supply plane. He finally came home paralyzed for life from a strain of polio that he contracted in New Guinea.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/carroll-teas-us-army-ac.jpgEPSON MFP imageTo My Own Uncle Carroll In Honor of All Who Served Major Carroll Houston Teas Pilot / Pacific Theater UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORP 1941-1945 Happy Memorial Day!2017-05-29T13:56:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/28/memorial-day-1956-movie-thoughts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/paul-newman.jpegpaul newmanPaul Newman 'The Rack" 19522017-05-29T13:33:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/26/an-imaginary-baseball-theme-horse-race-musical/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/horse.jpgHorse"....and down the stretch they come!!!"2017-05-28T01:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/25/time-to-celebrate-astros-carrot-top/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/yuli-03.jpgYuli 03Mike Stantonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/yuli-02.jpgYuli 02Todd Kalashttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/yuli-01_edited-2.jpgYuli-01_edited-2Two Smiling Carrot Tops ROOTS TV Broadcasters Todd Kalas and Mike Stanton2017-05-25T12:03:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/24/memories-of-pitcher-milt-gaston/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/milt-gaston2.jpgEPSON MFP imageMilt Gaston MLB Pitcher 1924-19342017-06-03T13:48:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/23/even-the-27-yankees-got-swept/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/boardwalk-empire-subway2-537x358.jpegboardwalk-empire-subway2-537x358"The Midnight Special is now departing from Boston for St. Louis at 6:55 PM, Sunday. Estimated Time of Arrival in St. Louis is 10:55 AM Monday. ALL ABOARD!"2017-05-25T15:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/22/a-closer-look-at-the-save-rule-in-sundays-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/zach-mcallister.jpgZach McAllisterZach McAllister didn't even get credit Sunday for saving the Astros from the fire works expense of a victory celebration.2017-05-22T03:43:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/20/who-are-these-guys-sundance/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/butch-cassidy-and-the-sundance-kid.jpgbutch-cassidy-and-the-sundance-kidButch: "Who are those guys that are now coming after after us so hard, Sundance?" Sundance: "I'm afraid we both know who they are, Butch. Looks like we got to show 'em they got the wrong mountain this year!"2017-05-21T19:15:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/19/beltran-climbing-the-most-doubles-list/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/carlos-beltran.jpegcarlos beltran"It's Not How You Start, It's How You Finish!" ~ ancient wisdom2017-05-20T01:20:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/19/a-1965-contribution-from-astros-daily/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mays-wynn-1965b.pngmays-wynn-1965bExcerpt Victoria Advocate May 20, 1965https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mays-wynn-1965.pngmays-wynn-19652017-05-20T14:08:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/18/lagniappe-thursday-5182017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/buddy_ebsen_as_jed_clampett_by_gregchapin-d8jnpuh.jpegbuddy_ebsen_as_jed_clampett_by_gregchapin-d8jnpuh"No, sir! I ain't never met the feller, but I'd shore be delighted as all git-out to claim him as one of my own!"2017-05-19T00:21:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/07/23/valians-houstons-first-pizza-pie/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/valians.jpgValiansValian's: Introducing Houston to Pizza in 1955.2024-09-23T01:10:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/17/astros-almost-blacked-out-on-out-of-town-cable/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/eagle-tee-shirt-new1.jpgEagle Tee Shirt Newhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/eagle-tee-shirt-new.jpgEagle Tee Shirt NewWhat's wrong with this picture? - In most State of Texas cable TV homes, you almost have as much chance of seeing the Pecan Park Eagles as you do the Houston Astros.2017-05-18T03:11:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/12/an-artful-homage-to-larry-dierker/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/the-mustard-key.jpgThe-Mustard-KeyA Closer View of Mr. Dierker Cutting the Mustard.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mustard-message-to-dierker_edited-1.jpgMustard-Message-to-Dierker_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dierker-by-john_edited-1.jpgDierker-by-John_edited-1An Artful Homage to Larry Dierker By John C. McCurdy Beeville, Texashttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/johnny-mccurdy-ppe.jpgJohnny McCurdy PPEJohn McCurdy Pecan Park Eagles 1947-19512017-05-16T17:31:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/16/baseball-reliquary-deserves-our-support/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/br-dave-mesrey-3.jpegBR-Dave-Mesrey-3Dave Mesrey is an honored photojournalist and one the those was saved Navin Field in Detroit. - "Today, Mesrey is hard at work with the Friends of Historic Hamtramck Stadium, helping to restore an old Negro Leagues ballpark near Detroit. When he’s not roaming the streets of Detroit cutting grass and picking up trash, Mesrey can be found at the local horse track huddled over a battered laptop writing bad poems about rusty flagpoles." - Terry Cannonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/br-dave-mesrey-det-home.jpegBR-Dave-Mesrey-Det-HomeBaseball Reliquary Speaker Dave Mesrey on the front steps of his boyhood home on Detroit’s east side.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/santillan-4.jpegsantillan-4Dr. Santillan's latest published contribution.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/br-sakoguchi-mr-baseball-brand.jpegBR-sakoguchi-mr.baseball-brand2017 Tony Salin Memorial Award Recipient: Dr. Richard Santillan Art by Ben Sakoguchihttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/br-cam-perron-3.jpgBR-Cam-Perron-3Cam Perron with 104-year-old former Negro Leaguer Bill Stewart, the oldest known living professional baseball player.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/br-fan-attic-brand-by-ben-sakoguchi.jpegBR-Fan-Attic-Brand-by-Ben-SakoguchiThe Hilda Award Art by Ben Sakoguchi2017-05-20T16:22:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/15/sunday-nights-jeter-game-was-2-much/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/yankees-jeter2.jpgyankees-jeter2Derek Jeter Yankee Stadium May 14, 20172017-05-16T11:04:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/14/mother-hope-thoughts-for-mothers-day/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mothersday1_0f.jpgMothersDay1_0fhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/brs-mothers-day.jpgBRS MOTHERS DAYThere's reason that Boston is a City of Champions, And it's Name is Soul.2017-05-15T03:28:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/15/retired-list-of-yankee-uniform-numbers-adds-2/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/yankees-jeter.jpegyankees-jeterDerek Jeter No. 2 Reirement Mother's Day, May 14. 2017 Yankee Stadium Photo by Associated Press2017-05-20T16:35:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/13/the-almost-flawless-1948-babe-ruth-movie/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/babe-ruth-goodbye.jpgBabe-Ruth-GoodbyeBabe Ruth Gone But Never Forgotten Forever the Hero2017-05-14T01:38:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/11/23-skidoo-astros-sailing-on-sea-of-blue/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/23-skidoo-copy.png23-skidoo copy2017-05-11T04:01:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/10/hgh-and-the-top-20-career-hr-leaders/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/barry-bonds-edit-1.jpegbarry-bonds-edit-1Barry Bonds His 762 MLB Career HR Lead All Others.2017-05-13T16:19:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/08/some-2017-astros-imagery/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/astros-dp.pngAstros DPhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/carrot-top_edited-2.jpgCarrot Top_edited-2"CARROT TOP!" Yulie Gurriel looks like an ordinary mature MLB player until his cap flies off. Then he instantly becomes ....."2017-05-09T00:38:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/08/some-sunday-night-game-smoke/2017-05-08T02:10:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/07/shrine-of-eternals-picks-three/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/the-baseball-reliquary-large-copy.pngthe-baseball-reliquary-large copy2017-05-07T17:15:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/07/19/sing-a-song-of-mike-pence/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/donkey-and-elephant.jpgdonkey-and-elephantHEADS or TAILS? It all depends upon your point of view.2017-05-06T17:52:28+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/06/last-nights-astro-counter-rally/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/albert-pujols.jpegalbert-pujols"You can't always get - what you want!" even Albert Pujols knows the money lyrics to this old hit song.2017-05-06T18:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/04/survivors-of-1st-robinson-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/robinson-miggins-041846.jpgROBINSONJackie Robinson of the Montreal Royals, making his debut in organized baseball in a game with the Jersey City, N.J. team at Jersey City, April 18, 1946, slides into third base safely in the fifth inning on teammate George Shuba's long fly. Larry Miggins waits for the ball. With Robinson connecting for four hits, one of them a three run homer, the Royals took the game 14-1. (AP Photo/John J. Lent, File)2017-05-05T18:35:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/05/greatest-home-run-of-all-time/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/thomson_19511003.jpgThomson_195110032017-05-05T13:17:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/03/bill-gilbert-april-2017-astros-report/2017-05-04T05:12:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/18/larry-dierker-sabr-chapter-honors-bill-brown/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/babe-ruth-goodbye.jpegbabe-ruth-goodbyePeace and Lovehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bill-brown-trophy-inscriptions.jpgbill-brown-trophy-inscriptionsThe Bill Brown Trophy Inscriptionshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bill-brown-trophy-full.jpgbill-brown-trophy-fullThe Bill Brown Trophy ~ as it appeared at The Monarch Trophy shop that helped us design and create it.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bill-brown-101716-022.jpgbill-brown-101716-02The award was presented by Bill McCurdy (left) and Bob Dorrill (right. The smiling fellow behind the mike in the middle, of course, is again our honoree, Bill Brown. ~ Photo by Bob Dorrill.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bill-brown-101716-011.jpgbill-brown-101716-01Oct. 17, 2016: Bill Brown addresses SABR at our monthly meeting at The Spaghetti Western Ristorante in Houston, expressing his humble delight and appreciation for award he received from his fellow chapter members. ~ Photo by Bob Dorrill2017-05-03T03:07:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/02/al-west-may-day-2016-to-may-day-2017/2017-05-02T21:46:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/02/a-change-in-the-buffalo-bayou-bike-trail/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/buffal-bayou-park_edited-1.jpgBuffalo Bayou Park maps - individualhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/zones-1-4-09-21-20151.jpegBuffalo Bayou Park maps - individualhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/zones-1-4-09-21-2015.jpgBuffalo Bayou Park maps - individualhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/zones-1-4-09-21-2015.jpegBuffalo Bayou Park maps - individual2017-05-02T02:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/30/old-friend-inducted-into-sths-sports-hof/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/laurel-hardy-frankenstein-hawaii.jpgLaurel-Hardy-Frankenstein-Hawaiihttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/kirtley1-261x300.jpegKirtley1-261x300Richard Patrick "Dick" Kirtley St. Thomas HS Sports Hall of Fame Inducted April 29, 20172017-05-01T19:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2015/03/22/friends-honor-kirksey-memory/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/astrodome.jpgASTRODOMEHer light burns bright - when we savor her flight And time doesn't kill - what lives on in us still https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/tyrolean-hat-1.jpgtyrolean-hat-1Did the Tyrolean hat that turned writer Mary H. Brown into a serious George Kirksey fan resemble this green felt model? If so, maybe her "Pap" was secretly happy to let her have it!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kirksey-med.jpgkirksey-medGeorge Kirkseyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/kirkey-1973.jpgKirkey 1973FORMER secretary to the late George Kirksey, Melba Wilson, (left) looks over Kirksey plaque in the Astrodome with The Baytown Sun's Mary H. Brown.2017-05-01T18:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/05/01/july-4th-1902-at-st-marys-in-baltimore/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ruth-at-st-marys.jpegruth-at-st-marysBabe Ruth, Middle, Back Row In a much later year at St. Mary's from his 1902 start.2017-05-01T04:03:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/29/the-1966-ali-williams-fight-at-the-dome/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ali-williams-fight.jpegAli - Williams (Overhead)Muhammad Ali (lower left) Cleveland Williams (Upper Right) Whose actually up - and actually down - depends on your perspective - or whether or not you saw the fight. If you saw the fight, you will need no further help to know the answer2017-04-29T01:47:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/27/1971-nba-aba-players-plan-all-star-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/19771allstarlarge.jpg19771AllStarLarge2020-01-15T20:39:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/07/31/a-post-ww-ii-american-culture-quiz/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/quiz.jpgquiz-.jpg2019-02-04T15:29:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/27/astrodome-scoreboard-and-crowd-physics-questions/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/astro725.jpegastro725When the Astrodome scoreboard goes off before a crowd of only 12,225 fans, does it really make a sound or not? And does the body of that small fan group genuinely roar as reported in audible support of what they allegedly hear, or are they simply miming the physical motions of great sound exertion in silent protest and mockery of their dear Astros’ poor play on this first-of-its-kind field of dreams?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/rusty-dome1.pngrusty domehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dome-board-action.gifdome board actionWhen the Astrodome scoreboard goes off before a home crowd of only 12.100, does it even make a sound at all? And itf the crowd roars, do they simply mime the motons of great sound exertion?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/rusty-dome.pngrusty domeHouston Chronicle April 27, 1967https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dome-run-scoreboard.gifDome Run ScoreboardWhen the Astrodome played as a full house, nobody had any trouble hearing the auditory blast of the big scoreboard show.2017-04-27T14:54:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/04/26/the-1950-san-antonio-missions/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missiona50-12-dyck.jpgEPSON MFP imageJim Dyck, Third Basehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missions50-06-rocco.jpgEPSON MFP imageRocco Ippolito, Oufielderhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/frank-saucier1.jpgEPSON MFP imageFrank Saucier, Outfieldhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missions50-10-baisch.jpgEPSON MFP imageDan Baich, Catcherhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missions50-13-fm.jpgEPSON MFP imageFrank Mancuso, Catcherhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missions50-08-sleater1.jpgEPSON MFP imageLou Sleater, Pitcherhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missions50-08-sleater.jpgEPSON MFP imageLou Sleater, Pitcherhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missions50-09-heffner1.jpgEPSON MFP imageDon Heffner, Managerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missions50-09-heffner.jpgEPSON MFP imageDon Heffner, Managerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/missions50-01-team.jpgEPSON MFP imageThe 1950 Texas League Champion San Antonio Missions.2017-04-26T14:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/26/mickey-mantles-heartbroken-valedictory/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mantles-sad-valedictory.jpgMantle's Sad ValedictoryMickey Mantle (L) and Yankees Manaager Ralph Houk Associated Press Story The Joplin Globe March 2, 19692017-04-26T14:19:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/25/mantles-regretful-career-finish/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mantle-retires.jpegMantle RetiresWhen Mickey Mantle reired after the 1968 season, he was very unhappy that his final season batting average of .237 had dropped his cree batting average from .302 to .298. An who could blame him for the dent he put on the Hall of Fame body of his full 18 season (1951-1968) career?2017-04-25T20:34:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/25/the-1961-expansion-draft-picks/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/baseball-pool.jpegbaseball-poolWho says you an't go swimming in a baseball pool?2017-04-25T04:36:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/23/4251960-liston-kos-harris-in-1st-round/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/harris-liston.jpgharris-listonApril 25, 1960 Roy Harris Falls for the 3rd time to Heavy Fist of Sonny Liston. It's all over in 2:35 of Round One2017-04-24T00:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/23/7086-see-buffs-hand-louisville-3-1-defeat/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/buffs-louisville-1960-photo.jpgBuffs-Louisville 1960 photohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/buffs-louisville-1960-box.jpgBuffs-Louisville 1960 box2017-04-23T17:52:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/22/tom-herman-simply-doesnt-get-the-uh-fan-ire/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/tom-herman.jpegtom hermanTom Herman Head Football Coach University of Texas 2017-04-23T03:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/20/the-surviving-members-of-the-houston-colt-45s/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dierker-larry-colt-45.jpgDierker Larry colt 45How many kids in history got to celebrate their 18th birthday by striking out the MLB version of Willie Mays? One and - and his name is Larry Dierker - who pitched his first game for the Colt .45s on his birthday, 9/22/64.2017-06-30T02:43:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/21/name-that-new-area-and-wall-at-mmp/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/h-wall-at-mmp.jpgH Wall at MMP"The H Wall" is the tallest leafy feature in "Jim's Jungle"!2017-04-22T00:15:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/19/problem-its-game-lengths-plus-attention-spans/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/wileecoyote1_article.jpegWileECoyote1_article"Whoops! Did I just outrun your attention span?"2017-04-19T17:34:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/18/an-april-showers-sabr-meeting-in-rainy-houston/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_bob-d.jpgIMG_Bob-DBob Dorrill Miami (O) University Photo by Kevin P. Rosellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_peggy-d.jpgIMG_Peggy-DPeggy Dorrill James Madison University Kevin P. Rosellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_phil-h.jpgIMG_Phil-HPhil Holland North Carolina State University Photo by Kevin P. Rosellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_chris-c.jpgIMG_CHRIS-CChris Chesnutt Texas A&M Photo by Ervin P Psellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_tom-w.jpgIMG_TOM-WTom White Vanderbilt University Photo by Kevin P. Rosellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_sam-q.jpgIMG_SAM-QDr. Sam Quintero University of Houston Photo by mmmmmmmhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_greg-l.jpgIMG_Greg-LGreg Lucas Butler University Phot by mmmmmmm2017-04-19T02:31:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/18/a-great-fan-story-by-gilbert-d-martinez/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/nate-karns.jpegNate KarnsNathan "Nate" Karns 6'5" Right Handed Pitcher 2017 Kansas City Royalshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gilbert-martinez_edited-2.jpgGILBERT-MARTINEZ_edited-2Gilbert Martinez Indepdent Writing Contriburot SABR Member Rogers Hornsby Chapter Austin, Texas2017-04-18T19:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/15/thanks-for-the-memories-mickey-h/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mickey-herskowitz-b.jpgMickey Herskowitz bMickey Herskowitz: When it comes to great sportswriting, Nobody Does It Better!2017-04-17T13:39:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/17/the-ten-oldest-living-former-members-of-the-houston-colt-4sastros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bobby-shantz-houston-colt-45s.jpgBOBBY-SHANTZ-HOUSTON-COLT-45SBobby Shantz, Age 91 With the death of Bob Cerv, Bobby Shantz is now the oldest living former player in Hohosuton MLB franchise history.2020-10-12T16:37:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/16/astros-parade-and-please-dont-fade/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/basket.jpgbasketHAPPY EASTER! HELLO, SPRING! WELCOME HOME, BASEBALL!!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bugs-bunny-easter-funnies.jpegbugs bunny easter funnies2017-04-16T14:28:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/16/how-far-do-we-go-with-mlb-replay-review/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bad-call-by-scott-barry.jpgBad Call by Scott BarryApril 15, 2017: Astros catcher Evan Gaddis eyes the ball coming in down and left. The heavy end of the bat is already moving through an arc of space that will miss the ball by five inches. Umpire Scott Barry will call it a foul tip, negating a strikeout that would have enede the inning for the A's.2017-04-17T01:12:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/14/mantles-1951-world-series-injury/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mantle-down-1951.jpegMantle down 1951World Series Game 2 October 5, 19512017-04-17T02:45:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/15/former-colt-45-bob-cerv-dies-at-age-91/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bob-cerv.jpegbob cervRoger Maris was celebrating the birth of his son in ithis 1960 photo. - Bob Cerv was celebrating the birth of his eighth child, a girl, at the same time. - Looks like Cerv carried the heavy lumber in the baby breeding department, even if doesn't get an asterisk beside the number on his final total.2017-04-16T20:55:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/13/1962-craft-pulled-out-no-rabbits/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/craft-041762.pngcraft 041762The Headline portion of John Dailey's column New York Times April 17, 19622017-04-16T14:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/12/1962-the-price-of-ballpark-goodies-and-tribulation/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/the_order_of_the_triad_symbol_by_simpsonsfan628-d4vcmsz.pngthe_order_of_the_triad_symbol_by_simpsonsfan628-d4vcmszThe Triadic Tribulation - Without it, there is no passion for competition.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/h-buff-50-p5.jpgH-BUFF-50-P5These offerings from Buff Stadium, 11 years earlier than these story prices for Col Stadium in 1962 were better, but ot by much.2017-04-12T11:31:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/11/retro-channel-13-will-carry-houston-colt-45-games-in-1962/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/early-tv-broadcster-bill-stern_500.jpgearly-TV-Broadcster-Bill-Stern_500"Hello, Houston Baseball Fans, this is Bill Stern. WIsh I could've been there to call that first TV season for you in 1962, but they gave the gig to local pundit Guy Savage, Too bad. Even with the TV cameras on hand, I could have given you some plays in those games that you would not have seen anywhere else. I guarantee it!"2017-04-12T20:59:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/10/bob-dorrill-babies-and-red-sox-have-fun-sealy/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/houston-babies-add_edited-1.jpgHouston Babies add_edited-1Some of our guys just wandered off during the lunch break and never came back til the next actual game.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/houston-babies-102514-b.jpgHouston Babies 102514 BWhen our Houston Babies club got our new blue uniforms in 2014, we wore them to an all-day attention span seminar at the George Ranch near Sugar Land.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/houston-babies-1889.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2017-04-10T15:09:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/09/you-are-always-in-my-heart-old-friend/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/kirtley-gone_edited-1.jpgkirtley-gone_edited-1My Friend Richard Kirtley Died Yesterday, April 8, 2017. He was 78 years old. Rest in Peace, Dear Brother!2017-04-11T05:05:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/02/04/my-italian-american-all-star-baseball-team/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/italy.gifSunny Italy Has Given Us Some Baseball Players.Sunny Italy Has Given Us Some Baseball Players.2022-04-25T14:05:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/08/early-season-optimism-for-astros-was-up-by-1973/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/hsa-staff-65-02.jpeghsa-staff-65-02Original PR Staff in 1965 Wayne Chandler (far left) began as assistant to Bill Giles and later took on more responsibility as Giles moved on to Philadelphia.2017-04-08T17:15:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/07/fly-balls-still-falling-in-astrodome-1965/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/astrosky-falling-02.jpgEPSON MFP imageArt Credit to Cartoonist Bud Bentley of the Houston Posthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/astrosky-falling-01_edited-1.jpgAstroSky Falling 01_edited-1Artistic Apology from Bill McCurdy Sandbox Artist, Pecan Park Eagle2017-04-08T12:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/05/barker-red-sox-in-vintage-ball-road-trip-to-dallas/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/barker-040117-03.jpegBarker 040117-03https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/barker-040117-02.jpegBarker 040117-02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/barker-040117-01.jpegBarker 040117-01https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/barker-040117-04.jpegBarker 040117-04The Barker Red Sox did a beautiful job of representing the Houston Area in a a Vintage ball Gathering at Farmer's Branch near Dallas last Saturday, April 1sthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/barker-040117-05.jpegBarker 040117-05The Barker Red Sox did a beautiful job of representing the Houston Area in a a Vintage ball Gathering at Farmer's Branch near Dallas last Saturday, April 1st2017-04-07T14:28:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/06/an-old-scoring-nemesis-rears-its-head/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/chris-devenski.jpegchris devenskiChris Devenski: The Unofficial WInning Pitcher in 5-3 Astros Comeback Win2017-04-06T19:14:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/05/dome-history-tribute-to-wayne-chandler/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dome-pitcher-change.jpgDome-Pitcher-ChangeRemember this guy from the original Astrodome scoreboard?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/astrodome-scoreboard.jpegastrodome-scoreboard"The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You!"2017-04-06T16:10:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/07/24/1963-houstons-3rd-mlb-dinner/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/glenn_vaughan_autograph.jpgglenn_vaughan_autographGLENN VAUGHAN 1963 WINNER TEXAS-BORN MINOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF YEARhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lillis.jpglillisBOB LILLIS 1ST HOUSTON CLUB MVP 1963 AWARD FOR 1962 SEASONhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/groat.jpggroatDICK GROAT 1963 WINNER EDDIE DYER AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/drysdale.jpgDrysdaleDON DRYSDALE 1963 WINNER DICKIE KERR AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/berra.jpgBerraYOGI BERRA 1963 WINNER TRIS SPEAKER AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/boggess.jpgboggessDUSTY BOGGESS 1963 WINNER BILL KLEM AWARD2017-04-05T21:14:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/02/mgr-lum-harris-on-1965-astros-needs/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lum-harris-on-1965-astros.pngLum Harris on 1965 Astros2017-04-05T21:06:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/04/opening-day-with-jimmy-wynn-was-great-fun/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mmp-od-040317-01.jpgMMP-OD-040317-01Bill McCurdy and Jimmy Wynn ~ From the deepest row of Keuchel's Corner. - Lapping up the 2017 fun from Opening Day One!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mmp-od-040317-04.jpgMMP-OD-040317-04Our New MMP Center Field. Money talks Architectural Integrity walks. Besides, the Astros are going to need big money someday to have any chance of keeping Jose Altuve on our side.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mmp-od-040317-02.jpgMMP-OD-040317-02Good Friends. Marie Wynn and Norma McCurdy had a great time visiting and shopping at the gift store. Jimmy and I both acquired new Colt .45 caps as gifts. The girls were great and very patient with the desire that Jimmy and SI shared of actually watching some of the game.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mmp-od-040317-03.jpgMMP-OD-040317-03April 3, 2017: Clay Walker sang Our National nthem. Criag Biggio threw out the first pitch to - who else - newst Astro Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell.2017-04-05T11:47:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/03/expectations-for-the-houston-astros-in-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/bill-gilbert-2017.jpgBill Gilbert 2017Here's SABR analyst Bill Gilbert's July 4th Report on the June 2017 month of the high-flying Houston Astros.2017-04-04T13:36:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/03/first-pitch-of-the-season-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dalllas-keuchel.jpegdalllas keuchelDallas Keuchel Houston Astros Opening Day Starter Minute Maid Park April 3, 20172017-04-03T00:10:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/01/a-spring-trivia-quiz/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/earn-it.jpegearn itSeason Slogan Of The 2017 Houston Astros2017-04-01T18:42:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/04/01/waxing-philosophical-about-life-lessons/2017-04-01T03:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/31/the-genius-wit-of-steven-wright/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/brs-steven-wright1.pngBRS Steven Wright"Pitching at Fenway is no laughing matter." ~ Pitcher Steven Wrighthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/brs-steven-wright.pngBRS Steven Wrighthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/steven-wright.pngSteven Wright"No, I can't hang a curve. I don't even own a ball-hanger." ~ Comedian Steven Wright2017-03-31T15:43:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/04/01/in-search-of-a-few-ballparks/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-dirt1.jpgEagle Park DirtStraight from the Heart.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-dirt.jpgEagle Park DirtStraight from the Heart!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-061.jpgEagle Park 06Minute Maid Park 2000-Now.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-073.jpgEagle Park 07https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-081.jpgEagle Park 08https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-08.jpgEagle Park 08West End Park, Home of the Houston Buffs, 1907-1927.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-072.jpgEagle Park 07https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-051.jpgEagle Park 05East End Park, 1920s, on Cline off Clinton Drive.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-071.jpgEagle Park 07https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/eagle-park-06.jpgEagle Park 062017-03-30T18:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/30/the-ballparks-of-new-york/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/new-yankee_stadium.jpegnew Yankee_StadiumThe New Yankees Stadium Bronx, NY 2009https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/citifield-courtesy-newyorkmets__x_large.jpegcitifield-courtesy-newyorkmets__x_largeCiti Field Flushing Meadows, NYhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/shea_10-12-07.jpegShea_10-12-07Shea Stadium Flushing Meadows NY A picture that raise thaat never answered question: "Did the really need to tear down this place and and sack the public coffers to build another one?"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bklyn-baseball-4-washington-park.jpegbklyn-baseball-4-washington-parkGotta be Washington Park in Brooklyn. zThey've even put their name above the front entry way.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ebbets_field.jpegEbbets_FieldWhat makes this view of Ebbets Field so complete is the crowd of people walking in - many from their own front doors in the same neighborhood. Ebbets Fielf was the real "People's Chrerce."https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/hilltoppark_photo6.jpegHilltopPark_photo6Hill Top Park. New York Cityhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/brush-green-markerceremony-highbridge1.jpegbrush green markerceremony-highbridgeThe John T. Brush Stairway is a chance to physically touch and use something that was built for baseball fans of the Polo Grounds 104 years ago. Try not to miss it.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/polo-grounds.jpegpolo groundsMalaria wasn't the only thing that was catchable as the John McGraw took over as manager of the Giants. From that day forward, it became as easy to catch hell, if you crossed the path of the man's rage - and there was no such thing as "anger management" back in the day.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p0l0-grounds2.jpegp0l0 grounds2Early crowds at baseball games were decidedly male back in the 19th century at the Polo Grounds and elswehere.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/union-grounds.pngunion groundsThe Union Grounds were one of the first places to carry the expansion of the game forward through the second half of the 19th century.2017-03-30T14:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/28/a-tip-for-sabr-2017-manhattan-attendees/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/brush-green-markerceremony-highbridge.jpegbrush green markerceremony-highbridgeThe John T. Brush Stairway As it looks today in 2017.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/staircase-fix-web.jpegstaircase-fix-webThe dedication plaque was rehabilitated.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/polo-red-mark.jpegpolo-red-markThe stairwya's route is circled in red.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/stairs.jpegstairsIt is a not a journey for the short of breath.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/250px-john_t_brush_stairway.jpg250px-John_T_Brush_StairwayThe Ravages of Time Upon The John T. Brush Stairway2017-03-30T03:07:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/29/the-proximity-of-yankee-stadium-to-the-polo-grounds/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yankee-stadium-polo-grounds-big_edited-1.jpgYankee-Stadium-Polo-Grounds-Big_edited-1Polo Grounds (Upper) Yankee Stadium (Lower) So close Together in Space; So Far Away from Each other in Results.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/baseball-yankee-stadium-polo-grounds-aerial.jpgBaseball-Yankee-Stadium-Polo-Grounds-AerialYankee Stadium, 1923, looked more like the lower structure above by the mid-1930s. The upper park across the river is the nearby Polo Grounds.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/baseball-yankee-stadium-polo-grounds-aerial.jpegBaseball-Yankee-Stadium-Polo-Grounds-Aerial2017-03-29T12:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/26/what-we-dont-want-to-see/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mmp-thats-all-folks.jpegmmp thats-all-folkshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/baseball-rhumba.gifbaseball rhumba2017-03-27T19:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/25/quentin-mease-a-modern-houston-founder/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/quentin-mease.jpegQuentin MeaseQUENTIN MEASE Born: October 25, 1908 Died: February 24, 2009 A Modern Houston Founder2017-03-26T00:39:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/24/new-mmp-cf-face-now-in-place/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mmpcf-04.jpgMMPCF 04The CF of MMP is no longer the sweeping symmetry that was Tal's Hill. Now it simply is what it is - CF.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mmpcf-03_edited-1.jpgMMPCF-03_edited-1Opening Day 2017 is 11 Dys Away.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/helmets-11.jpghelmets - 1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mmpcf-02.jpgmmpcf 02THE NEW DEEP DISTANCE TO CF AT MMP IS 409 FEET.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mmpcf-011.jpegmmpcf 01https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mmpcf-01.jpegmmpcf 012017-03-24T22:33:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/23/march-1966-writers-review-astroturf/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/victoria-advocate-032366-b-mast_edited-1.pngVictoria-Advocate-032366-b-mast_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/victoria-advocate-032366-mast.pngVictoria-Advocate-032366-mast2017-03-23T01:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/22/a-tribute-to-the-larry-miggins-family/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen_and_larry_miggins-20122.jpgkathleen_and_larry_miggins-2012Kathleen and Larry Migginshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen_and_larry_miggins-20121.jpgkathleen_and_larry_miggins-2012https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ireland-in-houston-05_edited-1.jpgIreland-in-Houston-05_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ireland-in-houston-05_edited-21.jpgIreland-in-Houston-05_edited-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ireland-in-houston-05_edited-2.jpgIreland-in-Houston-05_edited-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ireland-in-houston-04.jpgIreland-in-Houston-04https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ireland-in-houston-03_edited-1.jpgIreland-in-Houston-03_edited-12017-03-22T13:51:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/22/1911-west-park-fire-was-serious-money/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/otto-sens.jpgOtto SensAfter West End fire, principal Buffs franchise owner had some decisions to make.2017-03-22T05:56:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/20/perfect-john-paciorek/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/john-paciorek-perfect.jpgJohn-Paciorek-PerfectPERFECT BY STEVEN K. WAGNER (SEE NOTE BELOW THIS PHOTO)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/john-paciorek-perfect.jpegJohn-Paciorek-Perfect2017-03-22T02:37:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/19/the-real-king-of-rr-is-dead/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chuck-berry-birthday-retrospective-e27defee-fb69-453e-8672-b785652b2f60.jpegchuck-berry-birthday-retrospective-e27defee-fb69-453e-8672-b785652b2f60The King of Rock and Roll is Dead Chuck Berry Born: October 18, 1926 Died: March 18, 2017 Rest in Peace.2017-03-20T03:33:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/18/the-quiet-man-life-imitates-art/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/kathleen_and_larry_miggins-2012.jpgkathleen_and_larry_miggins-2012https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/miggins-st-pat3.jpgMiggins-St-Pat3Larry and Kathleen Miggins https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the_quiet_man-341969729-large.jpegThe_Quiet_Man-341969729-largehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/thequietman_2602_edited-1.jpgTheQuietMan_2602_edited-1Polo Grounds (upper) Yankee Stadium (lower) So Close, So Far Away; Their Records Tell the Tale.2017-03-19T00:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/14/remember-anita-martini/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2007-anita-martini.jpgCC'd FG 040707 Perc.Anita Martini Media Reporter/Analyst Texas Baseball Hall of Fame 2007 Art by Opie Otterstad2021-08-26T03:45:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/16/astros-daily-an-interview-with-bob-bruce/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bob-bruce-02.jpegBob Bruce 022017-03-17T16:38:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/15/former-colt-45-bob-bruce-is-dead/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bob-bruce.jpegBob Bruce2017-03-16T03:18:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/14/the-tommy-john-blues/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/billy-wags-blues.jpgFree Clipart Illustrations at http://www.ClipartOf.com/Free Clipart Illustrations at http://www.ClipartOf.com/2017-03-14T12:29:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/07/lights-now-out-at-hofheinz-pavilion/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/big-e-elvin-hayes.jpgBig E- Elvin HayesElvin Hayes and Bill McCurdy ~ An Earlier Moment in Timehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/uh-trinity.jpgUH-TRINITYThe 3 Greatest UH Players Hakeem, Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, and Elvin Hayeshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rainy-goodbye.jpgRainy GoodbyeRainy Days and Goodbyes Go Together First Game, UH 89 - SW Louisiana 72. Last Game: UH 71 - E. Carolina 53 2018-04-02T00:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/12/bozo-st-clair-had-to-be-a-stand-up-guy/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-ringside-club_edited-4.jpgH-BUFF-ringside-club_edited-4https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-ringside-club_edited-2.jpgH-BUFF-ringside-club_edited-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-ringside-club.jpgH-BUFF-ringside-clubhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buffs-bozo-st-clair-blue-face.jpgEPSON MFP imagehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buffs-bozo-st-clair-blue.jpegEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2018-08-20T05:53:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/11/one-possible-2017-houston-astros-lineup/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/brian-mccann.jpegBRIAN McCANN"The Happy Bat of Catcher McCann Is Ours Today! ... And Here's A Lineup We Trust to Work In Every Way! ...."2017-03-12T02:03:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/07/rainy-days-and-paraprosdokians-make-me-glad/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/lone-ranger.jpegLONE RANGER"A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-Yo Silver! The Lone Ranger! ... With his faithful Indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States! Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice! Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear! From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver! The Lone Ranger rides again!"2017-03-11T05:28:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/10/seating-capacity-of-the-new-fertitta-center/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/uh-shasta.jpgUH-Shasta"HOW MANY FANS WILL A FERTITTA CENTER SEAT WHEN A FERTITTA CENTER FINALLY SEATS FANS?"2017-03-10T16:41:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/09/faces-of-past-speak-loudly-to-future/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-houston.jpgH-BUFF-50-HOUSTONhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-beaumont.jpgH-BUFF-50-BEAUMONThttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-ac-tv.jpgH-BUFF-50-AC-TVhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-prices-close-view_edited-4.jpgH-BUFF-50-prices-close-view_edited-4https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-prices-close-view_2edited-2.jpgH-BUFF-50-prices-close-view_2edited-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-prices-close-view-1.jpgH-BUFF-50-prices-close-view-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-prices-close-view_edited-1.jpgH-BUFF-50-prices-close-view_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-prices-close-view.jpgH-BUFF-50-prices-close-viewhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/prices.jpg-PRICEShttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/h-buff-50-p1.jpgH-BUFF-50 P1We never dressed like these dudes at Buff stadium back in 1950. In fact the coast over the shoulder look was nothing more than "product placement'" for "Mosk's Store for Men" - Sadly, the only thing right here is the 100% white face look of the general stadium crowd. Segregation forced black fans to sit in in thie "own" section down the fr right field line.2017-03-09T14:39:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/08/8th-youngest-ever-mlb-pitcher-dies-at-90/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/harry-macpherson-02.jpegHarry MacPherson 02Harry MacPherson Had a Career ERA of 0,00 For I MLB Inning Pitched August 14, 1944https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/harry-macpherson-01.jpegHarry MacPherson 01Harry MacPherson 8th Youngest MLB Pitcher in History Deaad at Age 90 in Florida2017-03-09T10:14:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/05/a-tals-hill-reflection-1/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/no-tals-hill2_edited-2.gifno-tals-hill2_edited-2"WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING' WARNING TRACK! ! The Little Ladies of the Wall will keep our center fielders from cracking their heads on the shorter porch as we all watch the homers taking off into the senset!"2017-03-07T13:22:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/04/richie-ashburn-believe-it-or-not/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/arlo-guthrie.jpegarlo4and a tip of the cap to earlier times, Arlo Guthrie, nad Alice's Restaurant all in one.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ashburn-beieve-it-or-not2_edited-1.jpgashburn-beieve-it-or-not2_edited-12017-03-08T02:42:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/02/happy-106th-anniversary-union-station-at-mmp/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/union-station21.jpgunion-station2Union Station Story Headlines Dallas Morning News March 3, 1911https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/union-station2.jpgunion-station2Union Station Opening As Reported by The Dallas Morning News March 3, 1911 Submitted by Darrell Pittmanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/union-station-1911.pngunion-station-1911Union Station in Houston Opened March 1, 1911 The Ballpark at Union Station Later Opened on March 30, 20002017-03-02T19:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/03/02/rip-ned-garver-dead-at-91/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/garver-and-feller.jpegBob Feller, Ned GarverBob Feller (left) and Ned Garver; Two of our favorite pitchers of all time Photo by Associated Presshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ned-garver-03.jpgned-garver-03Ned and Dolores Garver St. Louis Browns Banquet St. Louis, MO 2007https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ned-garver-1996-01.jpgned-garver-1996-01Bill McCurdy (L) and Ned Garver St. Louis Browns Luncehon St. Louis, MO May 1996https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ned-garver-bb-card-01.jpegned-garver-bb-card-01Ned Garver, 5'10", 180 lbs. Born: in Ney, OH, 12/25/1925 AL RHP: 1948-1961 W 129, L 157, ERA: 3.73 DIied in Bryan, OH, 2/26/2017 , Age 91 Rest in Peace, Sweet Ned!2017-03-02T22:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/28/time-travel-to-favorite-astros-moment/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/beeville-bee-by-helen-ezell-2.jpgbeeville-bee-by-helen-ezell-2W.O. McCurdy Publisher and Editor The Beeville Bee 1886-19132017-03-01T13:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/08/21/the-root-cause-of-the-astrodome-sports-curse/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/astrodome-groundbreaking.jpgastrodome-groundbreakingGroundbreaking for the Domed Stadium Houston, Texas January 3, 19622017-02-28T14:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/27/we-rob-best-picture-nominees/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/bonnie-clyde-2-7f0f4b4e2c9f0c8ec8ad01b17fd305e7.jpegbonnie-clyde-2-7f0f4b4e2c9f0c8ec8ad01b17fd305e7"As kids, we robbed banls1\! As elders, we rob Best Picture nominees!2017-02-28T20:28:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/26/george-wills-trivia-facts-from-2016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/george-will.jpeggeorge-will"Hey, Buddy! I'm willing to spot you 10 correct answers on 41 item baseball trivia quiz and will even sweeten the spot with offer: Five will get you ten that still don't pass the thing with a grade of 70% or better!" ~ The SPirit of George WIll2019-04-05T00:18:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/25/mad-dogs-and-after-midnight-field-goals/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/astrodome-back-to-the-future_edited-1.jpgastrodome-back-to-the-future_edited-1Today's column is simply an excerpt from the epilogue chapter of our new SABR book, "Dome Sweet Dome" - a book made possible by the Captain Ahab presence of Editor Gregory H. Wolf and his obsession with the same goal we, his crew, also shared. Our only shared goal was to harpoon and harvest the truth about all of the major and some of the minor moments in Astrodome history. It is also our hope that you shall find some things to enjoy and appreciate what we have tried to accomplish here, especially at this latest teeter-totter pipoint int he political life of this should-be-free-of-local- wharf-rat-politics upon a structure of world importance.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pecan-park-eagle-z.jpgpecan-park-eagle-zhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maddog-ppe-part-02.jpgmaddog-ppe-part-02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maddog-ppe-part-01.jpgmaddog-ppe-part-01https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maddog-sep-287-02.jpgmaddog-sep-287-02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maddog-sep-287-01.jpgmaddog-sep-287-01https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maddog-06b.jpgmaddog-06bhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maddog-5a.jpgmaddog-5ahttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maddog-04a.jpgmaddog-04ahttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/maddog-285-04.jpgmaddog-285-042017-02-25T20:53:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/24/synthetic-vs-organic-change-in-baseball/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/elysian-fields-baseball-game.jpegelysian-fields-baseball-gameBaseball organically changes beautifully on its own, if outsiders in power don't try to make it into something it's not.2017-02-24T16:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/23/the-roots-of-entitlement-dont-need-much-water/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/japonica-flowers1.jpgjaponica-flowershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/japonica-flowers.jpgjaponica-flowershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/japonica2.jpgjaponica26600 Block of Japonica Street Once upon a time, I had to travel a little further out of my old neighborhood to start picking up on some of the lessons discussed in this column. And in our brief life human terms, that was a very long time ago.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dumb-numb-how-high.jpgdumb-numb-how-highSometimes the seeds of entitlement are sewn from even small acts of intended kindness, even in baseball.2017-02-24T03:36:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/22/honesty-comes-easier-when-the-truth-is-obvious/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lefty-gomez-quotes-1.jpeglefty-gomez-quotes-1Lefty Gomez was one of the brightest, funniest characters to ever help invent the game of baseball. We could use more people like him today.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dumb-numb-gomez.jpgdumb-numb-gomez2017-02-22T16:05:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/22/dont-discount-the-fans-with-this-math/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dumb-numb-etc-03_edited-1.jpgdumb-numb-etc-03_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dumb-dumber-to-trailer.jpgdumb-dumber-to-trailer"If the Astros give you a 1/10% discount for being a 10-year buyer, they ought to give me a 1/20% discount for being a 20-year buyer. And, to be totally fair, they ought to give all of us season-ticket holders a flat-rate 1/54% break for each of the 54 years we've been in the big leagues!" - One Astros Season Ticket Holder to another.2017-02-22T02:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/21/shock-and-awe-browns-pull-triple-play/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dumb-numb-etc-04_edited-1.jpgdumb-numb-etc-04_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dumb-numb-etc-021.jpgdumb-numb-etc-02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dumb-numb-etc-02.jpgdumb-numb-etc-02https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/zack-taylor-baseball-copy.pngzack-taylor-baseball-copyZach Taylor, 1948 Manager, St. Louis Browns 2017-04-18T13:00:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/20/oh-danny-boy/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/danny-murtaugh-pic.jpgdanny-murtaugh-picDANNY MURTAUGH MANAGER 1960 WORLDS SERIES CHAMPIONS THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES Is this really the face of a man who would get into a dispute of judgement by a game umpire?https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/danny-murtaugh2_edited-1.jpgdanny-murtaugh2_edited-12017-02-21T17:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/01/25/1971-cy-fair-hoosiers-wheatley/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cy-fair-021.jpgCY FAIR 02Guest Columnist Randy Foltin takes a shot from downtown for the 1978 Cy Fair Bobcats.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cy-fair-02.jpgCY FAIR 02Author Randy Foltin takes a shot for the 1978 Cy Fair Bobcats.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/cy-fair-01.jpgCY FAIR 01CY FAIR BOBCATS: 1971 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS2021-06-18T23:29:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/20/whos-not-on-third/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/3-men-on-base_edited-1.jpg3-men-on-base_edited-1(L>R) HERMAN, FEWSTER, VANCE EBBETS FIELD, BROOKLYN AUGUST 15, 19262017-02-20T04:47:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/19/greatest-pen-call-theme-never-adopted/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/samdave_holdon__68848-1407170998-1280-1280.jpegsamdave_holdon__68848-1407170998-1280-1280"Hold on! I'm Coming!" By Sam & Dave 19672017-02-19T16:11:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/08/12/1971-little-joe-is-hit-of-show-at-hbd/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/roger-metzger-1974-photo.jpgRoger Metzger 1974 PhotoROGER METZGER 1971 WINNER JIMMY DELMAR AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ken_burkhart_1970-10-10.jpgKen_Burkhart_(1970-10-10)KEN BURKHART 1971 WINNER BILL KLEM AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/boog-powell.jpgBoog-PowellBOOG POWELL 1971 WINNER EDDIE DYER AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/clarence-gaston-f.jpgClarence Gaston (f)CLARENCE GASTON 1971 WINNER JOHNNY KEANE AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/gary_nolan_col.jpgGary_Nolan_colGARY NOLAN 1971 WINNER DICKIE KERR AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/roberto20clemente203.jpgRoberto%20Clemente%203ROBERTO CLEMENTE 1971 WINNER TRIS SPEAKER AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/brooksie.jpgMLB Photos ArchiveBROOKS ROBINSON 1971 WINNER SPECIAL WORLD SERIES AWARDhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/feeney.jpegfeeneyNL PRESIDENT CHUB FEENEY MADE IT THE HEAD TABLE IN 1971.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/hofheinz_3201.jpghofheinz_320JUDGE ROY HOFHEINZ DID HIS SPEECH VERSION OF THE DISNEY SONG, "WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR."https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/gomez.jpggomezLEFTY GOMEZ KEYNOTE SPEAKER "Lefty Left 'Em Laughing!"2017-02-18T23:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/18/yes-athletic-ability-comes-with-an-expiration-date/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/beltran.jpegbeltranCarlos Beltran is Back! Hopefully, he will retire as a Houston Astros in a Blaze of Glory that spreads like an incurable infection of the clubs great talent base.2017-02-19T01:58:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/01/08/remembering-the-pig-stand/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/pigstand-41.jpgPigStand 4https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/pigstand-4.jpgPigStand 4https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/pigstand-5.jpgPigStand 5https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/pigstand-3.jpgPigStand 3https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/pigstand-1.jpgPigStand 12020-06-24T01:15:57+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/18/baseball-and-football-by-george-carlin/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/war-game.jpegwar-gamehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/george-carlin-net.jpeggeorge-carlin-netBaseball has no time limit: we don't know when it's gonna end - might have extra innings. Football is rigidly timed, and it will end even if we've got to go to sudden death." ~ George Carlin2017-02-18T06:58:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/17/the-finished-look-of-mmp-in-cf-now-in-place/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mmp-done-021617_large-close.jpgmmp-done-021617-jpg_large-closeDeep Center ~ Minute Maid Park February 16, 2017 "Some Work Remains"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mmp-done-021617-jpg_large.jpegmmp-done-021617-jpg_largeMinute Maid Park is Game Ready Winter Invitational D-II tournament Begins Februrary 16, 20172017-02-18T06:37:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/16/the-real-problem-with-extra-inning-games-etc/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/larry-meets-oscar-021517_edited-4.jpglarry-meets-oscar-021517_edited-4Baseball's Man For All Seasons Larry Dierker February 15, 20172017-02-17T03:35:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/15/politics-prevails-as-time-goes-by/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/renault-thanks.jpgrenault-thanks[a croupier hands Renault a pile of money] Croupier: Your winnings, sir. Captain Renault: [sotto voce] Oh, thank you very much. [aloud] Captain Renault: Everybody out at once! https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/renault-shock.jpgrenault-shockRick: How can you close me up? On what grounds? Captain Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here! https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/renault-whistle.jpgrenault-whistle Captain Renault: "Tweet! Tweet" (Back in the day when tweeting was done with a whistle.)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/renault-whistle.jpegrenault-whistleCaptain Renault: (again and loudly): 'TWEET! - TWEET - EVERYBODY OUT AT ONCE!'2017-02-15T03:49:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/14/the-pecan-park-eagle-all-texas-born-all-stars/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/willie-wells-2007.jpgwillie-wells-2007Willie Wells By Opie Ottersttad 2007 Upon his induction into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame2017-02-14T23:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/07/15/91-year-old-lacy-rocks-at-houston-sabr-meeting/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lacy-matt-a.jpgLACY-MATT aMatt Rejmaniak was among those who personally thanked Raymond Lacy for his presentation at the July 19, 2014 Houston SABR meeting.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lacy-raymond.jpgLACY Raymond91-year old Raymond Lacy: native Texan; college graduate and educator; survivor of racism; Negro League veteran of clubs like the Homestead Grays and Houston Eagles; high school coach in baseball, football, and basketball; man of faith; role model; family man; and one of the wisest men any of us could ever hope to meet.2020-02-06T12:28:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/13/ancient-and-recent-looks-at-new-mlb-seasons/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/c4lkbl-wcaa2ui5.jpegc4lkbl-wcaa2ui5https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/darrell-pittman-001.jpgdarrell-pittman-001Darrell Pittmanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mmp-denis-costello.jpegmmp-denis-costelloPhoto by Denis Costello February 11, 2017 Submitted to The Pecan Park Eagle By Darrell Pittmanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/haryy-craft-62.pngharyy-craft-622017-02-15T00:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/12/hey-astros-heres-a-guy-with-a-pitch-that-hops/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/harvey-portrait.jpegharvey-portraitSaturday, February 11, 2017 Player agent Elwood P. 0Dowd gave Astros GM Jeff Luhnow an oil painting of himself with his top pitching prospect, Harvey Pucca, yesterday. The painting now hangs in Luhnow's office while he mulls whether the Astros have any interest in signing the guy that some are now already calling "The Rapid Rabbit."2017-02-12T15:51:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/11/baseball-rule-change-proposal-reeks-as-millennial-idea/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/elysian-fields.jpegelysian-fieldsElysian Fields ~ Hoboken NJ About 1845 ""If they don't score this time, lets allow the next inning to start with a runner on 2nd base - just to get this thing finished. Does that make sense to everybody?2017-02-13T15:28:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/10/only-the-ball-was-white/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/kadir-nelson-painting-of-jackie-robinson-679x682.jpegkadir-nelson-painting-of-jackie-robinson-679x682A Painting of Jackie Robinson By Kadr Nelso2017-02-10T18:56:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/09/uh-cougar-football-panel-is-a-blast/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/uh020817-01-yeomam.jpguh020817-01-yeomamFormer UH Football Coach Bill Yeoman 1962-1986 and Bill McCurdyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/farge-research-1-1a.jpgfarge-research-1-1aNight of the UH Cougars Panel February 9, 2017 Ouside the Heritage Scoiety Downtown Houstonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/farge-research-1-2.jpgfarge-research-1-2Former UH Cougar Defensive Lineman Jerry Drones and Bill McCurdy2017-02-10T17:18:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/08/the-not-so-grim-reapers-of-the-glorious-comeback/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/salvador_dali__the_persistence_of_memory_19311364932087980-copy.pngsalvador_dali__the_persistence_of_memory_19311364932087980-copyThe Persistence of Memory By Salvador Dalii The Most Persistent Memories are Those That EIther Feel the Best or Hurt the Worst.2017-02-08T22:17:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/07/some-post-super-bowl-observations/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mark-wernick.jpegAs seen on a Sussex Directories Inc siteMark Wernick Larry Dierker Chapter SABR Pecan Park Eagle Contributor2017-02-07T18:42:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/05/what-if-the-maltese-falcons-took-on-the-pats/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-33-lost-falcon1.pngfal-33-lost-falcon"I borrowed the Super Bird Trophy last night so we Falcons could also squeeze a few extra bucks from cheap knock-off copies bucks could have a few knock-0ff could make a few extra bucks from the sale of overnight knock-off copies we hoped to have made by a slimy friend. Sad to say, he misplaced it and I went over help him find it after lunch. We finally located it two hours later, but it was then too lates to make the copies." _ Sam Spadehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/the-maltese-falcon.jpegthe-maltese-falcon"Stuff it Cairo, and just get you mind ready to have the first heroic day of your weasel life. In the meanwhile, keep your trap shut. You don't want me to attach this "stuff that drems are mde of" trophy to a part of your body that will make it hard for you to go long for anything!." - Sam Spade in a calm and delivered response to Cairo's comments. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-09-lorie-sign-ready1.pngfal-09-lorie-sign-ready"You don't want to hear the truth, Mr. Spade. Bow ties are for sissie. They are cool! If you don't want to be taken for a sissy, why don't you stop bogarting those chorus girl cigarette and get you some Cuban cigars. SOgies are the coice of real men like Al Capone. - Did you even know that? - Joel Cairo, defending himself against the words of Sam Spade.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-05-block-5-sec1.jpegfal-05-block-5-sechttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-o40-coach-to-lorie.pngfal-o40-coach-to-lorie"Look at my phone, Cairo. That's the 40-Bleed Right pass zi threw you this morning in practice. You went left and we missed n uncovered TD. Cant do that in the game today. got it?" - Sam Spade to WR Joel Cairo. at lunch Sunday.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-09-lorie-sign-ready.pngfal-09-lorie-sign-ready"Look at my phone, Cairo. That's the 40-Bleed Right pass zi threw you this morning in practice. You went left and we missed n uncovered TD. Cant do that in the game today. got it?" - Sam Spade to WR Joel Cairo. at lunch Sunday. Cairo shook his head in agreement.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-21-3-lbkrs.pngfal-21-3-lbkrs"The Pats won't get past our defense either. Watch out, Mr. Brrady, here we come.Brady, here we come!" - Kasper Gutman, Middle Linebacker for the Maltese Falcons.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-13-sidney-line-stare.pngfal-13-sidney-line-stare"Mr. Spade, take all the time you need to get us a win over the Pats today. They won't get by me. - Kasper Gutman, offensive right guard for the Maltese Falcons.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-05-block-5-sec.jpegfal-05-block-5-sec"Gutman, I need you on the o-line to give me 5-7 seconds time to throw into the Pats' defense. You're so big that I also plan to use you on defense somewhere. Can you handle it?" - Sam Spadehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fal-19-wilber-to-browns.jpgfal-19-wilber-to-browns"Your services have been traded to the Cleveland Browns for $500 and a bucket of deflated footballs." - (Telegram to WIlmer Cook from Coach Spade))2017-02-06T15:11:14+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/06/maltese-falcons-come-close-but-no-cigar/2017-02-06T15:08:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/08/16/be-who-you-are-beyond-just-a-fan/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/the-self-and-the-god.jpegthe-self-and-the-God2017-02-05T19:38:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/04/your-cheatin-heart-left-a-smell-on-you/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hankwilliams-playing.jpeghankwilliams-playing"√\Our sleep will not come Til we know you're through Your cheatin' heart - left a smell on you..."2017-02-04T18:46:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/03/sb51-havent-been-there-dont-need-to-go/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/51-jpg-859be1e57ed7be1310f4ca463d5bf9d9.jpeg51-jpg-859be1e57ed7be1310f4ca463d5bf9d9https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pecan-park-logo1.jpgpecan-park-logohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pecan-park-logo.jpgpecan-park-logo2017-02-04T04:36:24+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/02/uh-cougar-football-panel-is-feb-8th/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/astrodome-uh.jpgastrodome-uh2017-02-02T20:29:40+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/01/dierkers-no-no-now-available-on-cd/2017-02-09T08:38:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/02/01/27023/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mike-angel.jpgmike-angelhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mcc-hinch.jpgmcc-hinchHouston Astros Manager A.J. Hinch, Mike McCroskey, and the driving range beyond them at Top Golf. Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mcc-dallas.jpegmcc-dallasMike McCroskey and Astros Pitching Ace Dallas Kuchel Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mcc-julia.jpegmcc-juliaMike McCroskey and Julia Morales of the Astros Telecast Team on the Roots Network. Photo by McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mcc-ajreed.jpgmcc-ajreedHouston Astro A.J. Reed and Mike McCroskey Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mcc-reed-rob.jpgmcc-reed-robFormer Houston Rocket Robert Reid and Mike McCroskey Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/mcc-biggio.jpegmcc-biggioEvery story about rhe Sunshine Kids begins and ends with a smile from Hall of Famer Craig Biggio. Photo by Mike McCroskey2017-02-01T03:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/31/two-colt-45-post-cards-from-texas/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/post_home.pngpost_homeDEAR MIKE, HAVING A WONDERFUL TIME! BUT SORRYYOU MISSED OUT ON A.J. HINCH! WISH YOU WERE HERE! MAYBE NEXT TIME! MEANWHILE TAKE CARE, YOUR PALS AT SABR2017-02-03T06:31:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/30/colt-45s-1st-1962-marketing-tour-stop/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/craftharry.jpgcraftharryHarry Craft First Manager of the 1962 Houston Colt .45s; Last Manager of the 1961 Houston Buffs.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/morris-frank-full.jpgmorris-frank-fullMorris Frank2017-01-31T00:07:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/29/biggio-and-bagwell-exemplars-of-greatness/2017-01-30T03:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/27/hub-pruett-the-babe-ruth-nemesis/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hub-pruett-slb.jpeghub-pruett-slbHub Pruett of the St. Louis Browns The pitcher who had Babe Ruth's number2017-01-27T20:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/26/please-affirm-or-rewrite-this-movie-title/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/balance-of-power.jpegbalance-of-powerThe balance of power in all human group effort is always made fragile by the variable and shifting gravity pulls upon the people who say they are trying to put it together in service to the greater good.2017-01-27T13:57:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/03/31/the-houston-sports-museum-is-back/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-02-2buffs.jpgHSM 02 2BUFFSRodney Finger is a man of vision. He tok out a wall so that visiotrs to the new Finger's store on the Gulf Freeway would have this view of the Houston Sports Museum as they entered the building. Good luck, Rodney! Based upon what we saw in a nearly three-hour meeting with Tom Kennedy yesterday, I think it's safe to say that Bob Dorrill and I both walked away quite impressed. Know too that we will be around to help you any way we are able - and that we will spread the word to other SABR members about your plans and actions to date.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-13-earl.jpgHSM 13 EARLThere will alwways be room at the HSM for a fellow named Earl, even if he didn't play baseball.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-11-clark.jpgHSM 11 CLARKMany of us grew up reading our first baseball game stories from the mind and pen of former Houston Post writer Clark Nealon. It is only right and fitting that the HSM honors the late Nealon in the fine way it does.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-04-tkbd.jpgHSM 04 TKBDThe history of Houston baseball is all here. Look for word of the HSM's Grand Re-Opening Day, but drop on by anytime now to check the progress. Tommy Keenedy says he has about sixty per cent of their Finger's items on display and that further acquisitions are planned. It's a show that will never end or be complete and it's Houston baseball history in its purest form. The vision of Rodney Finger and the hard work of Tom Kennedy is out there saving the day for something that could have been lost forever. Thank you, Rodney! And you, Tom! The business of museums belongs in the hands of those people of integrity who truly care about historyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-07-nr-art.jpgHSM 07 NR ARTThe art of LeRoy Neiman's Nolan Ryan rises above the lesser light of some dedicated less celebrated Astro heros.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-12-home.jpgHSM 12 HOMEThe former exact site of home plate is still imbeddedin the floor of the HSM. It will soon be joned by the larger than life statue of Dickie Kerr, the late-in-life Houstonian who once pitched as the "honest man in" for the 1919 Chicago Black Sox.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-08-hbuni.jpgHSM 08 HBUNI"It's not how much space you have, but how you use the space you have that matters." Keendedy and the HSM are dedicated to the idea that choice items, rorated on a frequent thematic basis, wll help keep giving people reasons to return. The public will soon have a chance to view the world's oldest baseball card from 1869 too. Rodney Finger purchased it for display at the HSM. They have also installed protective lighting to help preserve the items and prevent the fading of historic signatures from signed items."https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-09-rainbow.jpgHSM 09 RAINBOWThe quiet, classy hand of Houston Astros Acquisitions Director Mike Acosta are also visble in the the new HSM on several levels. Acosta has been working with Kennedy to help make the new showcase the first order presentation it is fast becoming.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-06-tv.jpgHSM 06 TVIn a DVD narrated by Gene Elston, the story of Houston professional baseball from 1888 forward now plays continuously on a high definition televison set within the museum. Other digital telecasts are planeed for inclusion in the future on a rotating basis.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hsm-05-2buffs-close.jpgHSM 05 2BUFFS CLOSEOn display are two of the original 80 36" diameter metal buffalo medallions that once rimmed the exterior perimeter stadium walls of Buff Stadium.2017-01-26T04:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/26/jet-lag-study-suggest-mlb-travel-change/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/jet-lag.pngjet-lagNew study says jet lag effects pitchers the most.2017-01-27T10:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/08/06/the-city-auditorium-home-of-houston-wrestling/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-11-gg.jpgAUD 11 GGGorgeous George graduated from Milby High School in Houston.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-10-gunkel.jpgAUD 10 GUNKELRay Gunkel, Getting Advice from Jack Dempseyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-09-dirty.jpgAUD 09 DIRTYDirty Don Evans Went to Our Church.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-08-rito.jpgAUD 08 RITORito Romero. You always knew that Rito was a Good Guy. It took the PA announcer twenty seconds to say his name prior to bouts.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-07-guz.jpgAUD 07 GUZMiguel "Black" Guzmanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-06-curry.jpgAUD 06 CURRYBoston Bull Curry was a nonstop, two-fisted fury. He never saw a chin he didn't like to smack.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-05-duke.jpgAUD 05 DUKEDuke Keomuka - He karate chopped his foes before they even called those open hand blows to the neck by that term.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-04-mcshane.jpgAUD 04 McSHANEIrish Danny McShane drew love and hate.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-03-boesch.jpgAUD 03 BOESCHPaul Boesch followed Morris Sigel as Houston's iconic wrestling promoter.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/aud-02-hotel.jpgAUD 02 HOTELThe Lancaster - During its days as The City Auditorium Hotel2017-09-25T07:16:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/25/dizzy-deans-income-tax-payment-plan/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dizzy-dean-and-wife-1934.jpegdizzy-dean-and-wife-1934Dizzy and Patricia Dean 1934 Mrs. Dean may have been Baseball's first unofficial spousal MLB player contract agent.2017-01-25T19:05:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/06/30/once-upon-a-time-in-monessen/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/monessen-bend.jpgmonessen bendhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/monessen.jpgmonessenhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/gene-thompson.jpgGene ThompsonGene Thompsonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/al-rubeling.jpgAl RubelingAl Rubelinghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/joe-mack.jpgJoe MackJoe Mackhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/55craft525142.jpg55Craft525142Harry Craft2017-01-25T05:15:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/23/kirbys-dean-book-a-labor-of-love/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/wynn-dizzy-dean-1968.jpegEPSON MFP imageJimmy Wynn and Dizzy Dean The Astrome, 1968 Dean Signing for The Young Toy Cannon2017-01-25T14:15:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/20/bill-gilberts-2016-college-football-summary/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bill-gilbert-reports3.jpgbill-gilbert-reports3Sports Analyst Bill Gilbert Valued Ongoing Contributor to The Pecan Park Eaglehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/colorado-buffalos_edited-2.jpgcolorado-buffalos_edited-2Our Bill Gilbert is a CU Alum The Buffs Didn't make The Playoffs in 2016, But They Did Begin to Snort Wins Like It Was Once Upon a Time.2017-01-23T14:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/23/bill-gilbert-analyzing-the-2017-hall-of-fame-vote/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bill-gilbert-2017-2.jpgbill-gilbert-2017-2Bill Gilbert Rogers Hornsby Chapter SABR Pecan Park Eagle Contributor2017-01-23T05:49:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/22/a-bagwell-biggio-numbers-irony/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mlb-astros-craig-biggio-congratulated-by-jeff-bagwell-ahn-pi_201312261818147_660_320.jpegmlb-astros-craig-biggio-congratulated-by-jeff-bagwell-ahn-pi_201312261818147_660_320Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell 100% Hall of Fame 100% Houston Astros 100% Class2017-01-24T07:19:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/22/home-runs-and-the-hall-of-fame/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hof-class-2017.jpghof-class-2017Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, and Ivan Rodriguez.2017-01-22T17:24:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/20/the-times-they-are-a-changing-at-the-hof/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/gee-bagwell.jpggee-bagwellDr. Kevin Gee and Jeff Bagwell In HOF Jersey) NYC Media Day, 1/19/2017 Selfie by Dr. Kevin Geehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/of-class-of-2017.jpegof-class-of-2017The Hall of Fame Class of 2017 NY Media Day, 1/19/2017 HOF President Feff Idelson, Jegg Bagwell, Tim Raines, & Ivan Rodriguez Photo by Dr. Kevin Gee2017-01-20T15:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/18/bagwells-in/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bagwell-russell.jpegbagwell-russellhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cooperstown-pan.jpegCooperstown aerial No acc# NBLCooperstown aerial view.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ballpark-cooperstown.pngballpark-cooperstownDoubleday Field Cooperstown, New Yorkhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/halloffameexterior.jpeghalloffameexteriorhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/laurel-wreath.jpglaurel-wreathhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/jeff-bagwell-happy-new-year.jpegjeff-bagwell-happy-new-yearhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/astros_logo-2000.pngastros_logo-2000https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/astros-logo-orange.jpegastros-logo-orangehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/astros-1990s.pngastros-1990shttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/astros_logo-dome.gifastros_logo-domeHERE'S BILL GILBERT'S ANNUAL REPORT ON TRIPLE MILESTONE HITTERS IN MLB.2017-01-19T16:30:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/18/a-j-hinch-transcendent-thinker/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/hinch-waits.jpghinch-waitsA.J. Hinch Awaits Introduction Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dorrill-introduces.jpgdorrill-introducesSABR's Bob Dorrill Greets All Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sabr-sw-best2_edited-1.jpgsabr-sw-best2_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sabr-hinch-21.jpegsabr-hinch-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sabr-sw-best.jpegsabr-sw-bestBob Dorrill Gets SABR Talk Started Speaker A.J. Hinch (sitting by right of ost in right center) Awaits Introduction January 16, 2017 Photo by Mike MCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sabr-dorrill.jpegsabr-dorrillEarlier in the evening, our SABR Chapter leader, Bob Dorrill, welcome everyone to the talk Astros Manager A.J. Hinch. Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sabr-hinch.jpgsabr-hinchSABR Chapter Meeting Spaghetti Western Ristorante Houston, 1/16/2017 Photo by Mike McCroskeyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sabr-hinch-2.jpegsabr-hinch-2MANAGER A.J. HINCH HOUSTON ASTROS AT SABR, 1/16/2017 Photo by Mike McCroskey2017-01-18T17:34:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/16/the-fine-art-of-biggio-and-bagwell/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/biggio-opie-2004.jpgbiggio-opie-2004Craig Biggio, 2004 By Opie Otterstadhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/biggio-statue2.jpgbiggio-statue2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bagwell-statue2.jpgbagwell-statue2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bagwell-opie-2004.jpgbagwell-opie-2004Jeff Bagwell, 2004 By Opie Otterstad2017-01-16T15:40:20+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/15/another-houston-visit-by-the-wings-of-fate/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/pigeon-roost.jpgpigeon-roostSometimes a picture really is worth a thousand 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Begin!2017-01-10T18:32:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/04/07/todd-herring-terror-of-the-east-end/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/herring_tod_prof.jpgHerring_Tod_profTod Herringhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/muttdm2604_468x372.jpgMuttDM2604_468x372Todd Herring, As Many of Us Older East Enders Remember Him.2021-07-05T03:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/08/can-the-current-astros-roster-win-in-2017/2017-01-08T22:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/07/the-babes-1935-goodbye-game-by-game/2017-01-08T01:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/06/farewell-to-tals-hill/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/tals-hill-02.jpgtals-hill-02Tal and Jonnie Smith The Top of Tal's Hill Minute Maid Park Houston September 20162017-01-07T03:31:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/05/teddy-the-babe-only-one-was-a-writer/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/teddy-ballgame.jpegteddy-ballgameTed Williams Boston Red Sox 1939-42, 1946-60.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/babe-brave.jpegbabe-braveBabe Ruth 1935 Boston Braveshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/the-babe.jpegthe-babeBabe Ruth Boston Braves 19352017-01-05T04:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/04/bil-gilbert-bagwell-gets-hof-nod-in-2017/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/bill-gilbert-2017.jpgbill-gilbert-2017Bill Gilbert's 1st analysis of 2017 should whet appetitites for the upcoming Halll of Fame vot.2017-01-04T18:45:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2017/01/02/our-favorite-story-from-2016-mabel-ball/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mabel-ball.jpegmabel-ballMabel Ball will always be the only Cbs fan to have seen her club win 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20162016-12-25T15:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/22/our-houston-baseball-christmas-story/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/body-and-soul.jpgbody-and-soul2016-12-24T19:52:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/20/clearing-up-some-famous-misquotations/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/albert-einstein-i-never-said.jpegalbert-einstein-i-never-said2016-12-20T19:24:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/20/bill-gilbert-most-productive-in-2016-mlb/2016-12-20T06:33:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/19/primary-care-physician-of-2016-dr-may-bee-di-suun/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/real-doctor-do-little.jpegreal-doctor-do-little"If swimming good for body, explain whale to me." Dr. May Bee Di Suun Papppasito's Banquet Houston, Texas December 18, 2016a2016-12-19T23:22:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/19/a-detailed-list-of-babe-ruths-714-career-hr/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/babe-ruth-700.jpegbabe-ruth-700Babe Ruth's 700th Home Run A 2-run shot off Tommy Bridges in the top of the 3rd in a game against the Tigers at Detroit. Final Score: NY 4 - DET 2.2016-12-19T23:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/17/ice-baseball-began-in-brooklyn/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/baseball-on-ice-washington-park-old-stone-house-gowanus-canal-park-slope-nyc.jpegbaseball-on-ice-washington-park-old-stone-house-gowanus-canal-park-slope-nycAn Ice Ball Game in Brooklyn Circa 18612016-12-18T18:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/18/douglas-mccurdy-and-the-silver-dart-1909/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/douglas-mccurdy.jpegdouglas-mccurdyDouglas McCurdy in the Silver Dart 1st Canadian To Fly Baddeck, Nova Scotia January 9, 1909 2016-12-18T21:15:42+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/18/st-michael-the-pun-master/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mike-angel2.jpgmike-angel2St. Michael The Pun Meister2016-12-18T03:31:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/15/the-all-time-victoria-crossroads-all-stars/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/crossroads-team.jpegcrossroads-teamThe all-time Crossroads baseball team, front row, from left: Curt Walker, Ross Youngs, Jim Busby, Ron Gant, Rocky Bridges and Mike Macha; back row, from left: Oscar "Ox" Eckhardt, Marv Gudat, coach Wayne Graham, Dale Murray, Doug Drabek, Eddie Taubensee and Nolan Ryan.2016-12-15T04:30:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/13/population-article-spurs-baseball-questions/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/witte-buffalo-shelf.jpgwitte-buffalo-shelfBack in 1950, Houston didn't have quite 600,000 people, but he thought that was pretty good for what the Chamber of Commerce hailed us as "the fat growing city in the south."2016-12-14T00:41:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/13/our-mlb-crayon-all-star-starting-players/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/crayon-all-stars.jpegcrayon-all-starsOur Pecan Park Eagle Crayon MLB All Stars Additions and Improvements Are Both Welcomed2016-12-14T02:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/12/baseball-reliquary-inductee-ballot-news/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/the-baseball-reliquary.pngthe-baseball-reliquary2016-12-13T02:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/11/greatest-baseball-movies-of-all-time/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/it_happens_every_spring_1946.jpegit_happens_every_spring_1946If I could have gotten my hnds on an unlimited suppy of that wood-repellent subastance that awed my 11-year old brain in 1949, I'd be writing you today as a living member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.2016-12-13T14:57:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/26/judas-iscariot-rides-again/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/goodbye-major-tom_edited-11.jpggoodbye-major-tom_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hermie-kisses-bevo_edited-11.jpghermie-kisses-bevo_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hermie-kisses-bevo_edited-1.jpghermie-kisses-bevo_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hermie-kisses-bevo.jpghermie-kisses-bevohttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/judas-iscariot-redux-3.jpegjudas-iscariot-redux-3Kissed 'em once again 'til all were kissed.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/judas-iscariot-redux-2.pngjudas-iscariot-redux-2Kissed 'em twice ....https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/judas-iscariot-redux.jpegjudas-iscariot-reduxHe kissed 'em once. ....2016-12-11T03:58:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/11/applewhite-on-himself-and-college-football-today/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/major-applewhite.jpegmajor-applewhiteMajor Applewhite New UH Cougar Football Head Coach December 9. 20162016-12-11T01:09:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/09/has-anyone-seen-a-a-new-photo-of-cf-at-mmp/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mmp-sans-tals-hill.jpegmmp-sans-tals-hillhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/new-mmp-jpg_large.jpegnew-mmp-jpg_largeThe 2017 Baseball Season Is Going to Be Very Interesting!2016-12-10T00:58:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/08/a-greg-lucas-reminder-of-a-dierker-dh-proposal/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/babe-ruth.jpegbabe-ruthIf all pitchers could hit like The Babe once did, there wouldn't be any dadgum DH rule today.2016-12-09T00:36:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/07/problems-that-mlb-chooses-to-ignore-or-bury/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/casey-roadside-truck.jpgcasey-roadside-truckMLB Problem Resolutions Group Home Office Death Valley, CA2016-12-08T21:36:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2015/09/13/help-solve-this-baseball-photos-mysteries/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sportsmans-park-wwii.jpgSportsman's-Park-WWIIA St. Louis Browns Home Game Sportman's Park, St. Louis Sometime during WWII ~ But what are the other details?2018-01-31T05:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/06/hang-in-there-with-heart-steve/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/babies-bob-blair-4.jpgEPSON MFP imageWhen you have good friends like Bob Blair, life itself is s day at the park.2016-12-06T23:59:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/05/red-mungers-great-jackie-robinson-story/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/red-munger-06.jpgred-munger-06George "Red" Munger St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Piartes (77 Wins -56 Losses, 3.83 ERA)https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/red-munger-pgh.jpgred-munger-pghRED MUNGER Pittsburgh Pirates 1952, 1956https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/munger-red-slc.jpgmunger-red-slcRED MUNGER St. Louis Cardinals 1943-44, 1946-522016-12-06T01:48:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/04/astros-having-hot-hot-stove-league-season/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/carlos-beltran-astros-01yanks9-blog480.jpegcarlos-beltran-astros-01yanks9-blog480Carlos Beltran Returning to Houston in 2017 After 11 Years Away.2016-12-08T05:51:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/03/old-time-baseball-terms/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/worm-burner-3.jpegworm-burner-32016-12-04T13:32:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/02/politically-correct-mlb-nicknames-to-the-extreme/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cleveland-indians.jpegcleveland-indiansIn this photo of Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona, can you spot the two things it contains that are potentially bad for baseball and those who play the game?2016-12-03T20:10:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/12/01/stan-opdyke-a-fine-tribute-to-vin-scully/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stan-opdyke-4.jpegstan-opdyke-4Stan Opdyke (Stan from Tacoma) A SABR BioProject Biographies Contributor2016-12-01T14:03:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/30/bill-gilbert-triple-milestones-2016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/gilbert-1-of-6.jpggilbert-1-of-62016-11-30T19:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/29/vin-scully-on-face-the-nation-11272016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vin-scully-10-640x448.jpegvin-scully-10-640x448Vin Scully Says Goodbye ~ Some Goodbyes Are Never Quite Done When They Are Performed in the Name of Love..2016-11-29T23:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/28/a-12-step-program-for-college-football-addicts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/goodbye-major-tom_edited-1.jpggoodbye-major-tom_edited-12016-11-28T17:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/24/an-ode-to-ralph-branca/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ralph-branca-13.jpgralph-branca-13https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ralph-branca.jpgralph-branca2016-11-26T18:51:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/23/our-happy-thanksgiving-baseball-club/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/baseball-family.jpegbaseball-familyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/thanksgiving.jpegthanksgiving2016-11-24T23:49:45+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/12/29/lost-mlbpa-ring-rest-of-story/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc02613a.jpgDSC02613a"As Andrew and Mary Elizabeth both admire the ring, I even got into a photo with Zita and Robert. " - Bill McCurdyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc02609.jpgDSC02609Back Row: Younger Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez, Zita and John Maxwell, Dominic Rodriguez; Front Row: Mary Elizabeth and Andrew Maxwell (holding the ring).https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc02612.jpgDSC026129-Year Old Drew Maxwell holds the MLBPA ring of his late grandfather Jerry Witte on 12/28/11. Drew came along after his granddad died. Now he has another reminder of the man that Jerry Witte was.2016-11-21T15:04:27+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/21/baseball-reliquary-in-la-as-a-model/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/terry-cannon-shorty-perez.jpgterry-cannon-shorty-perezShorty Perez, Manager CARMELITA CHORIZEROS 1946-1981https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/terry-cannon-carmelita-billboard.jpegterry-cannon-carmelita-billboardSponsor of the Carmelita Chorizos East Los Angeles, CA Early 1970's 2016-11-23T13:34:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/20/joe-mowry-sr-only-a-houston-buff-in-all-box-scores/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mowreyjoesr.jpegmowreyjoesrPhoto of Joe Mowry, Sr. Houston Buffs (1905-1915) El Paso Herald, September 16, 1910 Found by Bill Hickman2016-11-21T21:51:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/10/who-is-the-greatest-mlb-lefty-modern-era/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lefty-sketch.jpglefty-sketchWho is the greatest lefty of the modern era?2016-11-20T00:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/19/college-football-upsets-defined/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/uluh-03.jpguluh-03UH 36 - Louisville 10. Thursday, 11/17/2016 Cougars running out the clock late in the 4th quarter at TDECU Stadium.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/uluh-02.jpguluh-02UH 36 - Louisville 10. Thursday, 11/17/2016 Cougars running out the clock late in the 4th quarter aat TDECU Stadium.2016-11-19T19:43:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/18/college-footballs-2nd-biggest-flaw/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/uluh-01.jpguluh-01UH 36 - #5 LOUISVILLE 10. Louisville QB and Heisman Hopeful Lamar Jackson had his back to the wall all night in loss to the Cougars last night, 11/17/2016.2016-11-21T15:09:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/16/egregious-anomalies-in-baseball-we-hate-most/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/bud-selig3.jpgEPSON MFP imageEPSON MFP image2016-11-17T04:52:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/15/1908-cubs-win-cubs-win-cubs-win/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cubs-win-1908.jpgcubs-win-1908Cubs Wib World Series Boston Post November 15, 1908 2016-11-16T01:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/14/welcome-back-super-moon/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/supermoon-03_edited-1.jpgsupermoon-03_edited-1Sunday, 11/12/2016, 9:33 PM The Super Moon Through the tress in our front yard.2016-11-16T00:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/14/which-of-our-time-travel-cruises-do-you-wish-to-book/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/time-1.jpgtime-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/time-3.jpgtime-32016-11-14T15:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2012/12/01/december-2012-lagniappe/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mom.jpgMomOur Paper Moon Girlhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/moon.jpgMoonMy dad and his songwriting buddy drove all the way to New York City from Beeville, Texas in the early 1930s to try and get Rudy Vallee to sing their song over the national radio airways.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/toy-cannon-jw.jpgEPSON MFP imageAvailable for Christmas through Amazon, E-Bay, Barnes & Noble, and McFarland's!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bob-boyd-003.jpgEPSON MFP imageBob Boyd, 1b 1954 Buffs .321 BA, 7 HRhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bob-boyd.jpgbob boydBob Boyd, 1B 1954 Houston Buffs .321 BA, 7 HRhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bob-boyd-001.jpgBob Boyd 001Bob Boyd passed away in his home town of Wichita, Kansas in 2004 at the age of 84. He spent his baseball retirement years in Wichita driving a bus for the local transit authority.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/0ld-people-4-dome.jpgEPSON MFP imageMaybe Moody Gardens would be a good working model for this possibility.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jim-crane-4.jpgEPSON MFP imageJim Crane is the new Astros principal owner. Jim Hunt is my dear great friend and cousin.2016-11-13T04:11:29+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/12/george-carlin-baseball-and-football/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rodney_dangerfield_2390.jpgrodney_dangerfield_23902016-11-13T09:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/09/rabbit-maranville-for-president/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/john-malkovich-john-malkovich-32370614-2000-1986.jpgjohn-malkovich-john-malkovich-32370614-2000-1986Actor John Malkovichhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/rabbit.jpgrabbitRabbit Maranville for President ~ If they ever make a movie on the life of Rabbit Maranville, we cast actor John Malvovich to play the Rabbit.2016-11-10T03:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/07/our-all-time-chicago-cubs-team/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cubs-logo.pngcubs-logo2016-11-08T21:10:41+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/08/who-is-this-now-elderly-american-icon/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mystery-entertainer.jpgmystery-entertainer"Who am I?"2016-11-09T05:15:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2013/10/12/more-on-howard-glenns-death-in-houston/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/howard-glenn-101113.jpgHoward Glenn 101113Oct. 9, 1960: #66 Howard Glenn makes the tackle on an Oiler RB. Within 3 hours, Glenn will be dead from game injuries or heat stroke.2016-11-07T06:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/05/21/roy-broomes-unforgettable-homer/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/buff-stadium-rf2.jpgEPSON MFP imageOn a typical summer night at Buff Stadium, the wind blowing in and across from right field was not friendly to aspiring home runs. "Broome's Blow" rose above the obstacle. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/roy-broome.jpgEPSON MFP imageIn 1951, Houston Buff Roy Broome hit a monster opposite field HR to right field at home. Anyone who saw it could not possibly forget it.2018-02-18T20:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/04/bill-gilbert-the-2016-mlb-playoffs-and-ws/2016-11-07T00:59:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/08/02/the-old-scotsman-gordon-mclendon/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/gordon-liberty.jpggordon libertyLegendary Broadcaster Gordon McClendon ~ The Old Scotchman - G Mac.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/007.gif007G Mac bought a parrot and confined him to a room all day that played his station call letters, "K-L-I-F" on a recorded loop for as long as it took the bird to learn to say those words. Then the bird went on the air and said the call letters on cue.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/gordonlbs2.jpgGordonLBS2From 1947-1952, young Gordon McClendon, the "Old Scotchman," mastered the art of baseball game recreations over his Liberty Broadcasting System.2016-11-07T00:20:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/05/the-andrew-lloyd-weber-of-baseball-writers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/angell-bw.jpgangell-bwWriter Roger Angell, age 96 and Friend, Age and Name Unknown2016-11-07T15:11:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/03/an-astros-woulda-coulda-shoulda/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cubs-win-02_edited-1.jpgcubs-win-02_edited-1CUBS WIN! ~ CUBS WIN! ~ CUBS WIN!2016-11-04T12:48:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/02/home-again-in-mr-robinsons-neighborhood/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/robinsons-at-world-series-3-of-3_edited-1.jpgrobinsons-at-world-series-3-of-3_edited-1"God bless you, please, Mrs. Robinson Heaven holds a place for those who pray Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/robinsons-at-world-series-2-of-3_edited-1.jpgrobinsons-at-world-series-2-of-3_edited-1"Where had you gone, Mr. Robinson? Our nation turned its lonely eyes to you!"2016-11-04T12:46:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/29/the-new-york-yankees-world-series-record/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cubs-photo-old-days.jpgcubs-photo-old-daysThe 1908 Chicago Cubs (We Think.) The Last Cubs Team to Win a World Series Provided by Miriam Edelman2016-11-02T19:42:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/11/01/indians-invites-eddie-robinson-to-game-6/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/eddie-eddie-eddie.jpgeddie-eddie-eddieSports Center sends out the first news that lone surviving member Eddie Robinson will be at Game 6 tonight as a late invitee. This photo if from their SPorts Center report, showing Eddie as the only 1948 championship survivor in 2016.2016-11-02T03:33:11+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/31/previous-halloween-columns-2009-15/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pumpkin.jpgpumpkinhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/halloween-959006_1920.jpghalloween-959006_1920https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bats.pngbats2016-10-31T12:34:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/10/31/the-ghoulville-halloween-baseball-all-stars/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/halloween-2014-02.jpgHalloween 2014 02Nightmare on Em Streethttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/halloween-21.jpgHalloween-21https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hal2014-09-pence.jpgHAL2014-09-PenceHunter "The Two-Ringed Giant" Pence ~ At the start of 2014 World Series Game Seven, Hunter reluctantly accepted the advice of teammates that this was not the time to try wearing his uniform pants pulled up to mid-thigh. ~https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hal2014-08-kevin.jpgHAL2014-08-KevinKevin "The Pod Man" McCarthy, Center Field ~ A great defensive guy, but sometimes he goes to sleep in center field and immediately stops caring whether or not he makes the plays that come his way. ~https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hal2014-07-mad.jpgHAL2014-07-MadLou "The Mad Russian" Novikoff, Left Field ~ As a Houston Buff, Lou once left his position in LF during a late inning pitching change to take a leak, but failed to return before a ball was hit to his vacant area of defense. He wasn't the only mad man at Buff Stadium that night..https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hal2014-06-blob.jpgHAL2014-06-Blob"The Blob," Shortstop ~ THE BLOB'S debut bubble popped as a bubble gum ingredient at Wrigley Field, but his success as a shortstop has proved that it's OK to be ugly if you can also get the job done. ~https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hal2014-05-arod.jpgHAL2014-05-ARODAlex "The Mummy" Rodriguez, 3B ~ The Mummy is all wrapped up in the job of making sure his own power at the plate never goes out, but he does not believe in the use of PED's. ~https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hal2014-04-spook.jpgHAL2014-04-SpookForrest "Spook" Jacobs, 2B ~ Spook doesn't have a ghost of a chance at the Hall of Fame, but he is a demon on the base paths.~https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hal2014-03-karloff.jpgHAL2014-03-KarloffBoris "The Creature" Karloff, 1st Base ~ His ability to hold runners at 1st is positively electric! ~https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hal2014-02-rosie.jpgHAL2014-02-RosieRosie O'Donnell, Catcher ~ Yogii Berra said that he couldn't hit and think at the same time. Rosie O'Donnell says she can't speak and think at the same time.2016-10-31T11:36:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/11/01/nightmare-on-crawford-street-nears-end/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/freddy-krueger.jpgfreddy-krueger-"BETTER STAY AWAKE, HOUSTON! - GO TO SLEEP FOR A SECOND AND YOU COULD GO BACK TO COMCAST AS YOUR ONLY LOCAL SPORTS CHOICE FOR ASTROS AND ROCKETS!"2016-10-31T04:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2015/10/31/pleasant-dreams-on-halloween/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/halloween-2015-01.jpgHalloween 2015 012016-10-31T02:20:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/30/dictionary-of-relevance-in-houston-city-sports/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sports_flatten2.jpgsports_flatten2Houston Sports also includes UH, Rice, TSU, and HBU at the collegiate level. We cannot include the Sugar Land Skeeters here. Apparently, being located in "Sugar Land" may have helped them win the indepedent Atlantic League Championship in 2016.2016-10-30T15:33:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2015/03/19/the-simplicity-of-a-baseball-sim-game-joy/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pin-ball.jpgPin BallAs a young kid, his was/is the pin-ball game that started me on the trail to APBA Baseball.2016-10-28T03:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/27/the-world-series-big-picture/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/world-series-trophy.jpgworld-series-trophyWhat Price Glory?2016-10-27T04:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/26/eddie-robinson-clevelands-forgotten-man/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/oldest-living-new-york-yankee-eddie-robinson.jpgoldest-living-new-york-yankee-eddie-robinsonRecent Photo of Eddie Robinson Eddie is Also the Oldest Living Yankee He turns 96 on 12'15'20162016-10-27T05:17:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2010/02/23/joe-hunter-field-beeville-texas/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/joe-hunter-3.jpgJoe Hunter 3The left field line is 26 feet further than Minute Maid Park.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/joe-hunter-1.jpgJoe Hunter 1Joe Hunter Field was a Ranching Widow's Gift.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/joe-hunter-2.jpgJoe Hunter 2Joe Hunter Field, Beeville, Texas.2021-05-15T11:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/25/the-heritage-society-at-sam-houston-park/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/heritage-society-header.jpgheritage-society-headerThe View from Sam Houston Park To Downtown Houstonhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/heritage-society-at-sam-houston-park-historic-structures-and-museum.jpgheritage-society-at-sam-houston-park-historic-structures-and-museumThe Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park 1100 Bagby Street Houston, TX 77002 Tel: 713 655 1912 E-Mail: info@heritagesociety.org2016-10-25T19:43:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/24/go-cubs-take-the-world-series-too/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/bear-cub-wrigley-1916.jpgbear-cub-wrigley-1916Wrigley Field, 2016 Photo Contribution By Miriam Edelmanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cubsprogram1946.jpgcubsprogram1946Photo Contribution By Bill Hickman Fan of the 2016 NL Champs The Chicago Cubshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cubsprogram1946.jpegcubsprogram1946Photo Contribution By Bill Hickman Fan of the 2016 NL Champs The Chicago Cubs2016-10-24T22:11:12+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/23/sunday-sports-soup-102316/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cougar_aches.jpgcougar_aches"Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr....0UCH!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tracy-guess-whos-coming.jpgtracy-guess-whos-comingSpencer Tracy Iconic Movie Actor 1930s-1960shttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/maddoncubhat.jpgmaddoncubhatJohn Maddon Manager Chicago Cubshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/gorcey_.jpggorcey_https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cougar-unhappy.jpgGO WITH AFP STORY IN SPANISH BY JULIA RIGO WITH AFP STORY IN SPANISH BY JULIA RIOS A Cougar (Puma concolor), lies at its cage of the Nicaraguan National Zoo, April 22, 2009 during Earth Day in Managua. Different species of animals in danger of exctintion are in many zoos around the world. AFP PHOTO/Miguel ALVAREZ (Photo credit should read MIGUEL ALVAREZ/AFP/Getty Images)2016-11-27T06:56:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/23/digital-times-they-are-a-changin-everything/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/casablanca-casablanca-31993495-500-357.jpgcasablanca-casablanca-31993495-500-357"Here's lookin' at you on big screen HD home TY, kid!"2016-10-23T13:18:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/10/29/leo-gorcey-a-figure-of-missed-speach/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/boweryboys.jpgBoweryBoysLeo Gorcey & Huntz Hall ~ Where Misplaced Words Meet Missing Thoughts. ~2020-08-23T09:00:49+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/08/24/our-presidential-baseball-nine/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/georgewashington1.jpggeorgewashingtonFirst in Peace. First in War Usually last in the American League.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/georgewashington.jpggeorgewashingtonFirst in Peace. First in War. Usually last in the American League.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/gerald_ford.jpggerald_ford"Pardon me, Ford. Let's have a chat and choose your new shoes."2016-10-22T11:47:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/22/potential-world-series-match-ironies/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/theo.jpgtheoIf the Cubs reach and win the 2016 World Series, President of baseball Operations, Theo Epstein, earns a shot at unsual record that could earn votes for Cooperstown someday.2016-10-22T02:10:36+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/21/a-scorecard-picture-worth-a-thousand-words/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/buff-stadium-005.jpgEPSON MFP imageRemember. There were no cell phones in 1951.2016-10-21T04:34:22+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/20/cleveland-rocks/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/chief-wahoo.jpgchief-wahooCleveland's newer "Chief Wahoo" (L) and how he looked back in 1954 (R) when the Indians last won the World Series. 2016-10-21T22:36:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/18/the-big-12-funny-papers/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pinocchio-nose.jpgpinocchio-noseBig 12 Conscience: "How could you lie to the world as you just did, Mr. Bowlsby?" Big 12 Commissioner: "Give me a break, Jiminy! You know I tell the truth when it's convenient!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/snow-white-disney-animation-priveekollektie1.jpgsnow-white-disney-animation-priveekollektiehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/snow-white-disney-animation-priveekollektie.jpgsnow-white-disney-animation-priveekollektieThe presidents of seven dwarf Big 12 dwarf schools show up to give their support to Commissioner Bowlsby's "kill the deal" plan. UT and Baylor weigh in on the same side later as Bowlsby prepares his Monday 10/17/16 press conference announcement. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pinocchio-cigar.jpgpinocchio-cigarB 12 Commissioner: "Hell, UH beat OU without the help of our money; Barry Switzer says "hell, no to UH - that we would just make them stronger by letting them in and to make it worse, Herman gets a $5 million dollar bonus that we're paying for if we let UH into the Big 12. - How dumb are we? - We gotta keep 'em out!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pinocchio-early.jpgpinocchio-earlyBig 12 Conscience: "Why don't we give UH a chance to join our conference? They could make us even stronger!" Big 12 Leadership : "Sure, why not?"2016-10-19T14:50:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/24/bill-brown-great-man-great-broadcaster/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bill-brown2-2004.jpgEPSON MFP imageBill Brown Texas Baseball Hall of Fame 20042016-10-18T12:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/17/anniversary-of-the-pujols-bomb-in-2005/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pujols-lidge.jpgpujols-lidgeThe NLCS Game 5 Bomb By Albert Pujols and Brad Lidge October 17, 2005 11 Years Ago Today2016-10-18T18:16:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/16/what-it-was-was-baseball/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/griffith-football-1953.jpggriffith-football-19532016-10-16T15:51:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2011/11/22/reflections-of-a-houston-cougar/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/case-k4.jpgCase KAt UH, Case Keenum IS Captain America.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/case-k3.jpgCase KAt UH, Case Keenum IS Captain America!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wade-phillips-2.jpgWade Phillips 2Wade Phillips, 1968 Houston Cougars. Sometimes the best defense is a killer offense playing against a weak team that also has the flu.2022-02-15T23:40:31+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/15/shakespeare-and-baseball/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/to-be-or-not-to-be.jpgto-be-or-not-to-behttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/william-shakespeare.jpgwilliam-shakespearehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/william-shakespeare-the-life-of-the-bard.jpgwilliam-shakespeare-the-life-of-the-bard"How does one write the great works about life truths of life with a ferocity of fitting spirit and watch baseball on TV in a state of serious simultaneous commitment? - Aye! There's the rub." William Shakespeare2016-10-15T15:30:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/14/the-kershaw-game/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/kershaw.jpgkershawHigh Drama: WIth the tying and winning runner on base for the Bationals, Clayton Kershaw prepares to come in and close victory for the Dodgers in Game 5 of their NLDS.2016-10-14T20:22:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/13/2017-astros-st-mystery-invitees/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/charlie-chan.jpgcharlie-chan"Game of Baseball like ancient Chinese Monkey Puzzle. ... Impossible to resist. ... Impossible to ignore ... Impossible to solve."2016-10-14T10:41:01+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/10/memory-lane-1980-nlcs-game-5/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/nolan-ryan.jpgnolan-ryanhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/astros-1980.jpgastros-1980The 1980 Houston Astros2016-10-13T03:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/12/angry-cubs-answer-hell-no/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/angry-cub-logo1.gifangry-cub-logo12016-10-13T00:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/11/is-it-deja-vu-all-over-again-for-the-cubs/2016-10-12T14:02:59+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2014/02/20/tonight-show-look-a-likes/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/damn-yankees-1958-large-picture.jpgdamn-yankees!-(1958)-large-pictureRuss Brownhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/130601-mca_-ode_-bbc_-rice_-115.jpg130601.mca_.ODE_.bbc_.Rice_.115Wayne Grahamhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/malcolm-mcdowell-wallpaper.jpgAFI FEST 2007 Presented By Audi: Portrait Sessions - Day 2MALCOLM McDOWELL Actor, 2014https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/robert-mcnair.jpgrobert-mcnairBOB McNAIR Houston Texans Owner, 2014https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/about_higgins-thumb-278x397-14248.jpgabout_higgins-thumb-278x397-14248STEVEN HIGGINS 2014 Tonight Show Announcerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/steve-allen2.jpgsteve-allen2STEVE ALLEN 1954 Original Tonight Show Host2016-10-11T22:14:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/07/bill-gilbert-astros-september-disappoints/2016-10-09T17:39:26+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/05/questions-facing-astros-in-2016-17-off-season/2016-10-07T11:44:09+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2013/09/10/former-astro-bill-heath-is-september-sabr-hit/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bill-heath-03.jpgBill Heath 03A good time was had by all.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bill-heath-02.jpgBill Heath 02Bill Heath speaks; Bob Dorrill (foreground) and others listen.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bill-heath.jpgBill Heathhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bill-heath-01.jpgBill Heath 01Bill Heath today says he's spent the last forty plus years building an accounting and financial planning firm. He was back in his first element talking baseball on subjects that generated everything from laughter to empathy to reflection. 2016-10-07T02:27:33+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/06/bumgarners-actions-speak-for-him/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/san-francisco-giants-starting-pitcher-madison-bumgarner-pi-rt-vresize-1200-675-high-60.jpgsan-francisco-giants-starting-pitcher-madison-bumgarner-pi-rt-vresize-1200-675-high-60"To Be - Or Not To Be, That's NOT - my question, Nor my answer." .... Madison Bumgarner2016-10-06T21:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2009/08/15/paul-boesch-the-father-of-houston-wrestling/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/paul-boesch-0061.jpgPaul Boeschhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/paul-boesch-004.jpgPaul Boeschhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/paul-boesch-001.jpgPaul Boeschhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/paul-boesch-006.jpgPaul Boeschhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/paul-boesch-008.jpgPaul Boesch 008https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/paul-boesch-005.jpgPaul Boesch2016-10-06T00:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/04/near-3000-hits-close-but-not-always-a-cigar/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/almost-there-clipart-1.gifalmost-there-clipart-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/3000_banner_intro.jpg3000_banner_intro2016-10-04T16:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/03/time-for-the-legend-to-live-or-die/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cubs-cursed.jpgcubs-cursedOne of the Innocents at Minute Maid Park With His Sign from 7 Years Ago 20092016-10-03T20:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/03/al-wild-card-winners-blue-jays-and-orioles/2016-10-03T01:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/02/al-wild-card-race-through-saturday-100116/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tigers_edited-1.jpgtigers_edited-12016-10-02T12:38:53+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/01/al-wild-card-race-thru-friday-93016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/orioles_edited-4.jpgorioles_edited-4Baltimore Orioles Wild Card # 2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/blue-jays_edited-2.jpgblue-jays_edited-2Toronto Blue Jays Wild Card # 12016-10-01T23:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/10/01/congratulations-sugar-land-skeeters/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/skeeters-logo-com.pngskeeters-logo-comThe Sugar Land Skeeters 2016 Champions Atlantic Independent League2016-10-01T16:53:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/30/al-wild-card-race-thru-thur-92916/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lemonade.jpglemonadeNeither the Astros or Yankees drank the Kool Aid on Thursday, but they were both were still "lemonaded" form contention the 2016 AL WILD CARD race.2016-09-30T23:35:02+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/29/al-wc2-update-thru-wed-9282016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/needle-time.jpgneedle-timeThe Astros Are Now Strapped to the Table. The Orioles May Use the Orange-Headed Needle Tonight.2016-09-29T19:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/28/al-wild-card-update-thru-tuesday-9272016/2016-09-28T04:31:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/27/a-gershwin-goodbye-to-the-2016-astros/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/george_gershwin-copy.pnggeorge_gershwin-copyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/george-gershwin-quote-the-things-that-youre-liable-to-read-in-the.jpggeorge-gershwin-quote-the-things-that-youre-liable-to-read-in-the2016-09-27T22:16:13+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/25/al-wild-card-update-thru-saturday-09242016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mariners-ipad-4_edited-1.jpgmariners-ipad-4_edited-1https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kansas-city-broils.jpgkansas-city-broilshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/and-sign_orig1.jpgand-sign_orighttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/and-sign_orig.jpgand-sign_orighttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/and.jpgandhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/new-york-yankers.jpgnew-york-yankershttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/houston-disastros.jpghouston-disastroshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/the.pngthehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/minus.jpgminus2016-09-27T00:16:47+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/26/lasagna-and-lagniappe-on-sunday-evening/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/lagniappe.jpglagniappehttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dierker-larry-18.jpgdierker-larry-18Happy Birthday, Larry Dierker! Spetember 22, 1964 18th Birthday 1st Major League Game2016-09-29T14:14:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/26/bed-bath-bobby-thompson-and-beyond/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/baseball-gods.jpgA bold sunset fills the sky as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers defeat the Oneonta Tigers in Niles, Ohio during a regular season Triple A game.When the baseball gods decide to intervene, They always seem to find a way to do so. Not so often as to be taken for granted, But often enough to let us know, This game of baseball is enchanted.2016-09-26T17:44:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/24/al-wild-card-update-thru-friday-09232016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/houston-problem.jpghouston-problem2016-09-24T12:23:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/23/al-wild-card-update-thru-thurs-09222016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/tiger-sweep.jpgtiger-sweep2016-09-23T17:07:05+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/22/al-wild-card-update-thru-wed-09212016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/down-the-stretch-2.jpgdown-the-stretch-2https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/anddownthestretchtheycome_32x40.jpganddownthestretchtheycome_32x402016-09-22T16:53:30+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/21/al-wild-card-update-09202016/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/one_more_time_16294.jpgone_more_time_162942016-09-22T12:51:43+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/22/viva-cuba-beisbol/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/byron-5-300x169.jpgbyron-5-300x169Byron Motley Photographer/Author "Viva Cuba Beisbol"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/51-olds-1.jpg51 Olds - 12016-09-22T03:10:15+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/20/al-wild-card-on-92016-astros-head-for-stretch-run/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/staytuned.jpgstaytuned2016-09-21T13:09:07+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/20/the-keuchelmchugh-what-if-consideration/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/keuchelmchugh-0-0.pngkeuchelmchugh-0-0Dallas Keuchel (L) and Colin McHugh2016-09-20T23:05:51+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/08/american-league-wild-card-update-90816/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/al_crop_north1.jpgal_crop_north2016-09-20T13:21:16+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/19/the-history-of-news-communication-in-a-nutshell/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/beeville-bee-2-by-helen-ezell.jpgbeeville-bee-2-by-helen-ezellWilliam O. 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It is good if they drive us to the shops and give us money.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/o-barbara-bush-george-facebook.jpgNCAA Final Four VCU Butler BasketballA grandfather is a man, & a grandmother is a lady!https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/old-couple-smiling-520x2902.jpgold-couple-smiling-520x290https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/old-couple-smiling-520x2901.jpgold-couple-smiling-520x290https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/old-couple-smiling-520x290.jpgold-couple-smiling-520x290Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of their own. They like other people's.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hispanic-grandma-reading-to-grandson_shutterstock_57163024.jpghispanic-grandma-reading-to-grandson_shutterstock_57163024Usually grandmothers are fat but not too fat to tie your shoes.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fart-smile.jpgfart-smileIt is a funny thing when our grandfather bends over sometimes. First we hear the passing of gas and then comes the bad smell. Every time it happens, he smiles and blames his dog.2016-09-19T22:00:34+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/17/eddie-gaedel-recognized-in-congress-sept-9th/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/eddiegaedel_bat2-1024x706.jpgeddiegaedel_bat2-1024x706Eddie Gaedel Batting For the St. Louis Browns Sportsman's Park, St. Louis August 19, 19512016-09-19T13:36:54+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/16/winning-or-losing-heaven-or-hell/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/the-universe-will-come.jpgthe-universe-will-come2016-09-17T00:18:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/15/still-of-the-night-senior-thoughts/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bubble-wrap.jpgbubble-wraphttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/doctor.jpgdoctorA man has reached old age when he is cautioned to slow down by his Doctor instead of by the police.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/hammer.jpghammerhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/brennan.jpgbrennanDon't worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/stay-at-home-pa.jpgstay-at-home-paYou're getting old when you don't care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don't have to go alonghttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/beauty-shopper.jpgbeauty-shopperhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cougar-ladies.jpgcougar-ladieshttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fat-elvis.jpgfat-elvisOld age is when you have stopped growing at both ends, and have begun to grow in the middle.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/old-man.jpgold-manBy the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he's too old to go anywhere. https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/costco.jpgcostco2016-09-15T02:17:18+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/14/an-eagle-milestone-2400-columns-since-2009/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/dali-time2.jpgdali-time22016-09-15T14:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/13/entertainment-tonight-short-attention-spans-only/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ptsd.pngptsd2016-09-13T18:30:23+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/11/odds-and-ends-thoughts-on-a-sunday-morning/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/screen-shot-2015-10-04-at-8-54-14-am.pngscreen-shot-2015-10-04-at-8-54-14-amComic Kate McKinnon and Hillary Clinton - Saturday Night Live, 2016https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/national-pastime-480044.jpgnational-pastime-480044Once Upon a Time.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/thatsentertainment.jpgthatsentertainmenthttps://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ref.jpgref"We may not be perfect, but we're always right!"https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/de-la-hoya.jpgde-la-hoyaOscar De La Hoya (L) looked better in a 12-round losse to Floyd Maywether, Jr. in a 12-round decision loss in 2007 than he did in an 8th round TKO loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2008.https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/peyton-sunday.jpgpeyton-sunday"Have I got a coupon for that one!" ~ Peyton on Sunday Morning2016-09-12T15:27:55+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/09/the-wonderful-who-dat-of-odds/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wizard-of-odds.jpgwizard-of-odds2016-09-10T13:31:32+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.com/2016/09/06/1st-week-college-poll-is-20-lone-star/https://bill37mccurdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/top25-red.jpgtop25-red2016-09-07T11:12:00+00:00monthlyhttps://bill37mccurdy.comdaily1.02024-09-23T01:10:30+00:00