Change of decades

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Great stories, Rob. Do you think Sheffield just didn't like the "begging" aspect of passing the hat, or was his so-called snub just that? I honestly wouldn't blame anyone for not wanting to take the fans' money.

By the way, I'm glad you got over your Tom Hume phase.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by JBirkholm

Great stories, Rob. Do you think Sheffield just didn't like the "begging" aspect of passing the hat, or was his so-called snub just that? I honestly wouldn't blame anyone for not wanting to take the fans' money.

By the way, I'm glad you got over your Tom Hume phase.

I think he didn't do it because of the "begging" aspect. It's funny, because as players came up through Milwaukee's system, all the hitters couldn't wait until they got to El Paso so they could "pass the hat." But like I said, you really, really felt awkward doing it the first couple of times. It's like nothing you've ever done. So, given how the spotlight always was on Sheffield anyway, I could understand why he chose not to do it the first time the opportunity arose. Don't get me wrong: He never was above snubbing someone, that just wasn't the case this time.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I always had this picture of the early Sheffield as a brat. The fact that he had his initials inlaid in silver on his front teeth was just too much. You're either a ballplayer or you're Flavor Flav. Had he had that procedure at the time you were in El Paso with him?

[Joe_G.]

Deacon White is a near-miss on that list. If only the National Association would have begun two years previous. White played against the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings and would finish with the 1890 Buffalo Bisons of the Player's League.

[alaskapaul3]

I beleive Moyer becomes only the 5th pitcher to win a ball game in 4 different decades

Ryan
Orosco
Morgan
Quinn

being the others, yes ?