Pitcher Dick Bosman proves a point

20151119_134045A grateful standing O to reader Brian Salgado for sharing this recent by-mail triumph.

Besides autographing two cards, Bosman answered questions about his hot rod hobby.

Some readers might snort: hot rods have nothing to do with baseball.

I think they have everything to do with baseball.

To a fan/collector, the dream of being a major leaguer would be a lifetime passion. To the men who played, some might view the athletic employment as a short-term job.

20151119_134113Even when researching, don’t ignore a facet of a major leaguer’s life. That off-the-field passion might tell you more about baseball than you ever imagined.