Thank you. This is why banning books and changing curriculum is so dangerous. Young people must know what went before so they have a chance to change our frightening trajectory.
I saw this today – sorry it is a day late. From the great Willie Mays. The statement was read by Dusty Baker:
“I wish I could be with you all today. This is where I’m from. I had my first pro hit here at Rickwood as a Baron in 1948. And now this year 76 years later, it finally got counted in the record books. Some things take time, but I always think better late than never. Time changes things. Time heals wounds, and that is a good thing. I had some of the best times of my life and Birmingham so I want you to have this clock to remember those times with me and remember all the other players who were lucky enough to play here at Rickwood Field in Birmingham. Remember, time is on your side.”
Kiba65 13 days ago
Beautiful…
FreyjaRN Premium Member 13 days ago
Amen, sir. History may not repeat, but it often rhymes.
Jayalexander 13 days ago
Be sure to duck.
amethyst52 Premium Member 13 days ago
XOXOXOXOX Maya.
Me_ 13 days ago
Makes sense
Differentname 12 days ago
“Invisible Men” by Ken Quattro. A history of the pioneering Black comic artists who helped create the stories we all know and love.
alexius23 12 days ago
Veritas
mourdac Premium Member 12 days ago
Wonderful, John, the best tribute strip. Going into my ‘saved’ strips.
scote1379 Premium Member 12 days ago
Lovely, simply Lovely .
ajr58(1) 12 days ago
Serial’s comment is understandable, once you realize that in Russia they probably don’t read U.S. history that much
Egjen Skis Premium Member 12 days ago
Thank you, as I am the manifestation of my ancestor’s wildest dreams.
Chris Sherlock 12 days ago
Never heard that quote before, but I like it!
Drbarb71 Premium Member 12 days ago
Thank you. This is why banning books and changing curriculum is so dangerous. Young people must know what went before so they have a chance to change our frightening trajectory.
cracker65 12 days ago
Thanks John.
oakie817 12 days ago
amen
ajr58(1) 12 days ago
Hmmm … according to Trump’s Con Men, I thought WE were supposed to be the delicate snowflakes ….
PaulLeckner 12 days ago
I am proud to be an American. Let’s celebrate Juneteenth because it is relevant to the American quilt.
chaosed2 11 days ago
I was just watching the latest round of statues being taken down and buildings/streets being renamed – what did I miss?
Zoomer&Yeti 11 days ago
I saw this today – sorry it is a day late. From the great Willie Mays. The statement was read by Dusty Baker:
“I wish I could be with you all today. This is where I’m from. I had my first pro hit here at Rickwood as a Baron in 1948. And now this year 76 years later, it finally got counted in the record books. Some things take time, but I always think better late than never. Time changes things. Time heals wounds, and that is a good thing. I had some of the best times of my life and Birmingham so I want you to have this clock to remember those times with me and remember all the other players who were lucky enough to play here at Rickwood Field in Birmingham. Remember, time is on your side.”