Originally Posted by
Indoor66
I also saw Williams play along with seeing Robinson, Mantle, Maris, Groat, koufax and most of the other greats of the era. Baseball was a way of life then.
Back in the day, teams would break camp at spring training and "barnstorm" their way north, playing in minor league ballparks in a lot of towns. That way, I got to see my hero Stan Musial and also see Frank Robinson as a highly touted 20YO rookie.
Sage Grouse
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