My Cousin Jawing with Joe D:

[clydepepper]

1941 World Series, Game 5

Just Paid for this Cool Photo:


1941 WS Photo - Whitlow v. JoeD.jpg

1941 WS Photo - Whitlow v. JoeD Back.jpg


Supposedly, Durocher taught Whitlow to be mean on the field.

I found him to be a true gentleman. Of course, that was after he retired.

[packs]

Have you ever read Pat Jordan's book "A False Spring"? He talks a lot about Whit while he was coaching in the Braves minor league system.

[tjb1952tjb]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

1941 World Series, Game 5

Just Paid for this Cool Photo:


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Supposedly, Durocher taught Whitlow to be mean on the field.

I found him to be a true gentleman. Of course, that was after he retired.

Looks like Mickey Owen isn't even thinking about taking his mask off.........smart move.

[MVSNYC]

Great photo, for a variety of reasons. Congrats...rarely was Joe D captured loosing his cool.

How are you related to Whit?

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Great photo, for a variety of reasons. Congrats...rarely was Joe D captured loosing his cool.

How are you related to Whit?

My grandmother was his wife's cousin.

He was also the first Pitching Coach for the Atlanta Braves and, when the family attended a home game that year (1966), he helped me down into the dugout before the game and gave me a team-signed ball...Aaron, Niekro, Mathews, Torre, etc.

packs- I have read 'False Spring', 'A Nice Tuesday, & parts of 'The Suitors of Spring' - all three by the aforementioned Pat Jordan.

It has been a few years, however, and now may be a good time to re-read them.

[MVSNYC]

Raymond, very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[Paul S]

Great stuff. Raymond!