Comments for Baseball by The Letters

Comment on Jim Greengrass of Home (in Cincy) by Tom Owens

Tom Owens — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:00:48 +0000

In reply to Tom Palmer. Thank you, Tom. Thank you for sharing those memories. I think Mr. Greengrass remained an inspiration to others long after leaving baseball. The diamond is only one place to find heroes!

Comment on Frank ‘The Original One’ Thomas Still Signing TTM Autographs at Age 91 by James Montemurro

James Montemurro — Wed, 27 May 2020 19:08:30 +0000

A great guy. Has answered my mailing requests for the last 35 years!

Comment on Twin Garland Shifflett Is One Lucky ‘Duck’ by Tom Owens

Tom Owens — Wed, 27 May 2020 18:29:26 +0000

In reply to LISA SHIFFLETT. I am sorry for your loss, Lisa. I think you are the perfect legacy for such a dad.

Comment on Twin Garland Shifflett Is One Lucky ‘Duck’ by LISA SHIFFLETT

LISA SHIFFLETT — Sun, 17 May 2020 11:23:41 +0000

Mr. Tom Owens , LOVE the article about Garland Shifflett!!! I hope you get this message…. He was beyond belief as a , not only a baseball player , but as a kind guy !!!! Forgive me if I have not spelled all words correctly on this post . I am his daughter , and he passed May 11th 2020 .Sure hope there is baseball in heaven …..I love him and miss him badly ,prayers to all!!! Lisa

Comment on Jim Greengrass of Home (in Cincy) by Tom Palmer

Tom Palmer — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 14:57:22 +0000

What a GREAT gentleman. I was fortunate to know Jim as a coworker at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office in Marietta Georgia. He worked in the fugitive unit before retiring as a Lieutenant and I can tell you if he ever had hands on an offender, he wasn’t going anywhere. He had muscles in his fingers and hands like a bear. Yet, he was one of the most gentle , fun loving guys you could know. He had a distinctive laugh that was recognizable all the way down the hall. We all had fun with him and respected him. My wife described him as a true gentleman.
I remember that we were involved in a charity fund raiser softball game back in the 80’s. Jim got up to bat, swung and SMACKED that poor little softball, so hard and fast that the pitcher (also named James) didn’t have time to react and had his jaw broken.
It is sad to hear of his passing away and from what I read on another web information site, on the same month and day as his baseball debut 09-09. He will be missed.

Comment on Billy Moran Was Saved By (L.A.) Angels! by Lillian Turner Rice

Lillian Turner Rice — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:26:24 +0000

Billy Moran and I were the Most Athletic Senior Superlatives at William A. Russell High School in East Point, Georgia in 1952!!! This is for the record! /s/ Lillian Elaine Turner (Rice)!!!

Comment on Would Charlie Brown respond to your TTM autograph request? by Greg

Greg — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:04:00 +0000

Great post! Form letters are fine, but some significant portion should be personalized.

Comment on Congrats, Red Sox! Here’s Some Autograph Inspiration from Bobby Doerr, Boston’s ‘Silent Captain’ by Scott Perry

Scott Perry — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:58:37 +0000

I wish there were more like Bobby around. He was such a great ambassador for the game… and was one of my first autographs I ever received from a Hall of Famer. Class act.

Comment on Padres Pitcher Ed Wojna Compares Experiences In Little League, Major League Baseball by Dean Selmer

Dean Selmer — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:44:49 +0000

Hi Ed,
This is Dean Selmer. We were roommates at Indian River C.C.
Hope all is well with you.

Comment on Standing ovation for noted Browns pitcher AND autograph signer Ned Garver by Steven Burtt

Steven Burtt — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:22:57 +0000

Hi I just discovered your site, it’s very interesting! I’m gonna check it out much more thoroughly in coming days. I enjoy hearing about fans’ encounters with players, it’s great to know that so many are down to earth, like Ned Garver, etc. Thanks, Steve.