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Lest We Forget: Ed Charles

Lest We Forget: Ed Charles

The literal “port laureate” of baseball passed away yesterday at the age of 84.

Nicknamed “The Glider,” Ed Charles got a relatively late start, making his debutwith the Kansas City Athletics in 1962 at the age of 29. He was traded to the Mets in 1967. As a fan of the team, I rooted for him during their first world championship, which was Charles’ last campaign. Although he appeared in just 61…

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Stan Musial: An American Life, George Vecsey (M, 30s, glasses, scruff, at trivia night, Slainte, Bowery)

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There is no sports event like Opening Day of baseball, the sense of beating back the forces of darkness and the National Football League.

George Vecsey

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Sorry to miss this one

Sorry to miss this one

But I have a softball playoff game scheduled for tonight.

And sorry for the late posting, but if you’re in NYC tonight, The Museum of the City of New York is hosting…

New Yorkers and Baseball: A Book Talk Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm

Join noted authors and baseball fans George Vecsey, Kevin Baker, Stefan Fatsis, and Lee Gutkind, contributors to the new anthology, For the Love of Baseball: A…

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Lest we forget: Bob Welch

Lest we forget: Bob Welch

The former embattled Major League pitcher passed away yesterday at the age of 57.

Welch wrote about his addiction issues in Five O’Clock Comes Earlywith George Vecsey. Originally published in 1981 with the subtitle “A Young Man’s Battle with Alcoholism,” it was re-released a decade later with “A Cy Young Award-Winner Recounts His Greatest Victory,” following his 27-6 season with the Oakland As…

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