Peanuts by Charles Schulz for August 31, 1964
Transcript:
Charlie Brown sits with his back against a tree trunk. He says, "Well, it was another bad baseball year for me.."<BR><BR> "Maybe my hero, Joe Shlabotnik, is having a better time...I'll see how he's doing.." Charlie Brown decides as he walks towards his door and spies the newspaper lying on the doorstep.<BR><BR> He sits on the doorstep and reads, "'Joe Shlabotnik struck out last night in the bottom of the ninth as Stumptown of the Green Grass League sank deeper into the cellar.'"<BR><BR> Charlie Brown sits at a table and writes, "Dear Joe, Don't be discouraged. Someone understands."<BR><BR>
Pelahnar over 11 years ago
Perhaps if you switch the names of the sender and receiver of that letter, it becomes clear why this player is Charlie Brown’s hero.
Pets of the comics almost 4 years ago
Good Job of trying to encourage, Charlie Brown
yow4zip Premium Member 3 months ago
Simpatico.