[MMike]

He was the only pro athlete I ever thought of as a hero when I was a kid.

Ah well.

Terrible way to go

 

[jdcamb]

Wait a second?? You were a Kid when Gary Carter played? I thought you were like in your 60's.

 

[MMike]

yep. During my very short little league career, I wanted to be just like him.

(Was going to say I wanted to be a catcher...but I was certain someone would take that and run with it)

 

[stevew]

Wait a second?? You were a Kid when Gary Carter played? I thought you were like in your 60's.

mmike is peter pan.

 

[jdcamb]

mmike is peter pan.

Magic Powder explains his behavior.

 

[Westy]

He and Mookie Wilson were my favorite players back when I thought baseball was relevant.

 

[Rip]

yep. During my very short little league career, I wanted to be just like him.
(I was a catcher...but I'm surprised a certain someone wouldn't take that and run with it)

Say what?



In all seriousness, horrible way to go.