Childhood Hero…
September 11th, 2007
I am in Kansas City today working with Mike King and others at YouthFront. Mike and I (and Matt Wilks) swung by this really cool coffee shop near the YouthFront offices and who is sitting outside enjoying a cup of coffee with his friends…? George Brett, considerably one of the greatest third baseman in all of MLB history. Very cool… especially since we ate a burger at his restaurant down on the plaza last night while watching a bit of the Monday night football games.
Some might say that Brett is most noted (outside of KC) for the “pine tar incident” at Yankee Stadium in 1983 but around KC he is noted as being one of the best of all time and now most noted as a genuine guy who gives back to his community is numerous ways.
Brett has always been one of my most remembered and favorite baseball players. I remember watching KC games on TV with my dad and hearing my dad (an accomplished baseball player himself) telling me that I was watching a player that would undoubtedly go down in history as one of the best. Today, to see him sipping a cup of coffee, give him the nod or respect and honor — and get a nod and smile back — will go down as one of the coolest moments in my life.
September 11th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
I was able to see Brett’s last hit at a Rangers game. I’d say Schmidt is the best all around third baseman but Brett and Brooks Robinson can fight over who’s 2nd. He was a great player and very cool to have one of those moments with childhood hero.
September 11th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Now that is cool! Hope you’re enjoying KC. If you haven’t yet, go check out Kona Grill in the plaza…it’s good stuff!
September 11th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Len- I agree. I like Schmidt a ton too. He was a great 3rd baseman. I grew up (part of my life) two blocks from the old vet stadium. I saw schmidt hit a few home runs from the 700 level (nose bleed section).
September 12th, 2007 at 10:07 am
well for this lover of the Big Red Machine… I have to say Pete Rose was my favorite 3rd baseman - and my childhood hero; oh how my hero crashed and burned - but I still think he was one of the greatest and I would love to “run into him someday.” Glad you got to do the nod connection deal with him though, Chris - that is cool.
September 12th, 2007 at 11:10 am
doug-
pete rose was a mighty good player… not a bad choice. i am a pete rose in the hall of fame believer…! especially in this era of HGH and steroid use — abuse.