quote:Originally posted by 06catcherdad:
In the big picture, that doesn't amount to a pimple on Boog Powell's butt!
I do know that I won't be pondering on that big picture today or tommorrow!
wHO remembers the Boog vs Hondo days!
(like it was yesterday!)
Boog, 1965-71 180 homers 649 rbi, All Star,'68-'71
Hondo, 1965-71 237 homers 650 rbi, All Star,'68-'71
Boog pw = 6-4, 240.
Hondo pw = 6-7, 255.
Hondo arrived from LAD in '65, (being a NL ROY in LA) and led the AL in taters in '68 & '70 (with 44)and a career high 48 bombs in '69 (and at long ball unfriendly DC Stadium).
Boog played with the O's from '61-'74, with a stint at CLE (F Robinson saved him), & finished
in '77 with LAD.
Today, hanging out Camden Yards (small crowds this year), at Boog's Barb-B-Que is a treat for me when going to the new "old" park. Of course the lines with attendance down are not as long this year.
When in town, Boog's popularity with the loyal 60's fans remains undiminished. Yet ardent fans who watched the most successful team of 1958-85 continue a downward spiral that will probably last for 25+ years.
Of course Hondo looks great, continues to maintain his stroke, and at 71+, can handle a fungo while roving the minor leagues with NYY.
cheers