OT: Babe Ruth's daughter, 98, throws first pitch at Fenway Park

Strange series of centennials/or near so throwing out first pitches in the last week. A couple days ago, a 103 year old did so in Baltimore only to be bested by a 108 year old later in the same day in Seattle. The last was alive when the Cubs won the series That's a lot of living, congratulations to them!

[clydepepper]

Here's to Pushing the Ultimate Envelope!
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[t206hound]

Originally Posted by pariah1107

Strange series of centennials/or near so throwing out first pitches in the last week. A couple days ago, a 103 year old did so in Baltimore only to be bested by a 108 year old later in the same day in Seattle. The last was alive when the Cubs won the series That's a lot of living, congratulations to them!

Here's the 104 year old Baltimore Orioles fan on Saturday night... I was at this game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=25&v=qrK23YgRX80

[Enfuego]

That ceremonial throw was classic just because, let alone someone who is 98 years old. I tip my hat to her!

[Buythatcard]

You can't even post a positive event without someone criticizing it.

I think its terrific that they have all these people who are over 100 years old throw out the first pitch. You are never too old to enjoy life.


BTW, here is the link to Ruth's daughter's visit to the Cubs Media booth.

http://m.mlb.com/sea/video/topic/471...roadcast-booth

[baztacula]

I could understand people defending this woman if her dad was Ty Cobb or Toad Ramsey. But that just isn't the case. I stand by my harsh critique of her horrible throw.

[calvindog]

Fitty Cent's was way worse.

[pclpads]

Apparently the obvious escapes some posters. First, she is 98. So cut her some slack. WTF were you expecting, a Nolan Ryan type fastball? And, Babe Ruth wasn't some mediocre hack, but rather one of the all time BB greats. You could look it up, but I think he is in the HOF.

[D.P.Johnson]

GREAT 1st pitch...Would have loved to have been there to see it in person...

[OldEnglishD]

Considering only about 1.5% of the US population lives past 85 years, I think it's great that all these folks are still able to get out to the ballpark! Let alone throw out the first pitch.

Why anyone would do anything but cheer/applaud/smile is something I hope I never understand.

Dave

[t206hound]

Originally Posted by baztacula

I could understand people defending this woman if her dad was Ty Cobb or Toad Ramsey. But that just isn't the case. I stand by my harsh critique of her horrible throw.

This woman completed a marathon at age 92... but her time of 7:24:36 was downright pathetic, right?
http://www.runnersworld.com/general-...athon-finisher

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by t206hound

This woman completed a marathon at age 92... but her time of 7:24:36 was downright pathetic, right?
http://www.runnersworld.com/general-...athon-finisher

That is downright pathetic. It is about 3 or 4 days faster than my old, fat, balding a$$ would have done though.