Dan B
Not only have I seen this game (via an old VHS tape), but in the Fall of 1960, I heard the entire game in real-time on my radio.
Please do not misunderstand me, I'm not blaming Jim Coates. I simply have relayed to all of you a first hand opinion told to me
from a ballplayer, Clete Boyer, who witnessed this event from a very close vantage point. Clete's story tells of Yogi's continuing
grudge towards Coates. Apparently, Yogi harbored this grudge for at least 18 years (I had a 40 minute conversation with Clete
at the Ft. Washington show..circa 1999). If I recall correctly, Clete faulted Coates action (or lack of it) just the same as Yogi.
As, I have already stated, these guys also questioned Stengel's choice of Coates in relief of Shantz. Furthermore, they faulted
Casey Stengel for not starting Ford....or, not bringing in Ryan Duren, etc., etc.. The blame game goes on and on. All of these
Yankees were devasted; and, it's human nature to play the blame game.
Clete, however, did not hold a grudge. He was a very friendly and talkative guy. After his signing session was over, he returned
to my table and we continued Talkin' Baseball for another 1/2 an hour while he sorted thru more of my Bowman cards.
TED Z
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12-16-2010, 01:33 PM
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