Hi Brian
Our Laboratory was developing
new Hi-speed series of Modems. We put in many overtime hours. So, once a week going out to the ball field
and playing some serious Softball was great relief....and, a lot of fun.
When we Won 13 games (Lost only 1) in 1977, our Softball League voted to upgrade us into the "
A" division. The guys were all excited over
this move. I was NOT ! I asked my team members if...… "they enjoyed being 1st place winners and getting trophies each year ?"
I insisted that we stay where we are. After some thought, and a beer (or two) at the Red Roof, the majority of guys agreed with me.
The 2nd place team in 1977 (the Yannigans) were switched to the "
A" division (super-fast pitch). In 1978, the Yannigans had a 0-12 record.
And, we continued to lead the "
B" division.
Check-out my "GOLDEN GLOVE" award (from my team) in this photo (on the shelf next to my left shoulder)
TED Z
T206 Reference
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