The Clark Griffith Monument

June 30, 2011 by Ted Leavengood · 4 Comments

In 1956 a monument was dedicated to Clark Griffith outside old Griffith Stadium just months after the former owner of the team and stadium died. Â His passing was marked by every major newspaper, his funeral attended by every official of the game. Â He was recognized as a giant of the game whose place in Cooperstown […]

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Chris Coste Is 37, Has Had Elbow Surgery and Been Released But Retirement Seems Very Unlikely

June 11, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

This is not a retirement story as I have seen implied elsewhere, but then why would anyone think a little thing like elbow surgery would put an end to Chris Costeâ€™s playing career.Â It will take more than the year off that normally is required after the so-called Tommy John operation to bring an end […]

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