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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Back in the early '90s, Mark Macrae and I used to set-up at Kit Young's Hawaii Show.
At this show in 1994 I was lucky enough to be set-up next to Jerry Grote, who was promoting
NY Mets memorabilia. I started the conversation talking about San Antonio, TX (his hometown).
I was recalling my Air Force basic training days near his hometown; and, that was the start of
some great BaseBall talk for several days with him. We talked about the "amazing Mets", Ron
Swoboda's great catch in '69, Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Tug McGraw, and another Texan....
Nolan Ryan. I don't have enough space here to tell to you about all he said about his guy, Ryan.
And, the subtle differences involved in catching these four pitchers. He also, had some very
interesting stories about his experiences in NYC all those years. A really down to earth guy.



TED Z