His final swing

infielddad10,000+ posts

I just read this very touching and difficult story.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/b...georgiaparalyzedplay

From a home run in his last AB in Fall Ball to never playing baseball again.
Stories like this are gut wrenching, just gut wrenching.
On the one hand, I love reading the posts in CD's thread on "When things didn't go my way."
On the other, it seems so unfair a player like this, and his family, teammates and coaches won't be able to enjoy such experiences.
Something tells me Chance Veazey would be a player with a story to fit in CD's thread.
Hopefully he will in the future. His story won't be about baseball. it appears.
But, I sure hope we read his story, some day, about what he accomplished when things didn't go his way.

11/20/096:27 PM

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ClevelandDadHSBBWeb Administrator

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His final swing was a homer.

That story was truly "devastating."

Obviously, the stories I told along with others were in "context" of trying to make a baseball team.

Nothing is ever as important as your health and well-being however.

My thoughts and prayers go out to this young man and his family.

11/20/096:35 PM

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play baseball1,000+ posts

This is a HORRIBLE story. So sad and so depressing. You just can't be too careful, especially at night, especially when you are behind the wheel, any kind of wheel.

Chance is in our prayers. I do believe in miracles.

11/22/0911:12 PM

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fanofgame5,000+ posts

I read this story on another site.it is really very sad.I pray that there will be some type of miracle.From one day walking to an accident that is life changing.My prayers for this young man and his family.

11/22/0911:23 PM

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Rob Kremer1,000+ posts

I am pretty sure this young man was very close to deciding to go to Duke instead of Georgia - if it is who I think it is. So sad.

Seems like a pretty remarkable guy from the way he is handling it.

11/22/0911:38 PM

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WA Dad100+ posts

Great Kid!!! My son played with him on Junior Team Georgia. He always played hard and always had a smile on his face. Chance will make the best out of this situation either way.

We are all following his progress and praying for a miracle.

11/23/099:54 AM

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observer441,000+ posts

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Heartbreaking.

Sometimes doors open when others close...

I remember when we lived in Mimai and Dolphins Linebacker Nick Buoniconti's son Marc took a hit in a college game and became a Quadraplegic...

...in the 25 years since he has helped raise $600M for research, his center The Miami Project, has advanced some amazing medical breakthroughs, and they have given help and hope to millions.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c...MAG1159243/index.htm

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11/23/0910:17 AM

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play baseball1,000+ posts

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I just read this story that O44 just posted the link to. It's long--11 pages. But very definitely worth the time and effort to read it. In fact, please do.

I alternately gasped "Oh, my God", and gasped "Wow".

The "Oh, my God" moments were more frequent....and turned into a prayer.....with an understanding that there are angels and saints who live among us.

Wow. Oh, my God.
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11/23/0911:38 AM

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CoachB25Honorary "Old TImer"

This young man needs all of our prayers. It sounds like he loves life and so, is working so very hard at his recovery.

No one coaches for very long without some tragic story. I could tell you a couple that would also tear your heart out. I know I still cry once in a while over a couple of my former players and their tragic loss of life. This school community and team will also need to be in our thoughts and prayers.

11/23/093:37 PM

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