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I won’t post my high school because I enjoy the anonymity of this board. But there is a story behind recognition of that record. I found out several years ago through a coworker that I ran into who I competed with that my high school had its records literally thrown out by a disaffected AD. He told me he was sure I ran faster than the current record they were holding. So I emailed the AD who forwarded my email to the current coach. I produced evidence through photos of my time which was a full 1/2 seconds faster than what they had.I know your HS team looks on that record with awe. When I was on my HS track team we had a almost 40 year old triple jump record. We always had really good track athletes so we figured this guy had to be superman. Nobody even knew him because the record was so old. But he had actually gone to Hollywood and in the 40s sang "Ol Man River" in a film.
One of my proudest moments was actually my son’s moment. 2 years ago I went with him and his 2 best friends to play Berkshire. On the 12th hole he got a hole in one , witnessed by his dad and 2 best friends. I’ve never shot a hole in one and despite his, he didn’t break 100. Still, he was so happy!Agree but I admit I am biased and think Sunset Valley when the leaves turn colors in the fall. It is incredibly beautiful.
That is awesome for him and even better for you dad!!!!!!!One of my proudest moments was actually my son’s moment. 2 years ago I went with him and his 2 best friends to play Berkshire. On the 12th hole he got a hole in one , witnessed by his dad and 2 best friends. I’ve never shot a hole in one and despite his, he didn’t break 100. Still, he was so happy!
Whoa that's awesome. Did you actually shoot on all four of those goals or were some credited to you as the last player to touch the puck?I was on a travel hockey team as a kid/teenager. I played goalie since Brodeur was my idol growing up I had to emulate his puck handling ability. I scored 4 goals as a Goalie throughout my years of playing travel hockey. I was pretty good but there was never a chance for anything in college since I was a 5'6 goalie so the statistics really didn't matter.
In the clown’s mouth? I got a few of those. All seriousness, nice accomplishment. Came close twiceDefinitely my hole in 1.
Really? Why didn't you tell us?? That's awesome.Hole in one, Spring 2019.
No. They had Araneo, who went to Miami and their other stud was their 2B Walt Podgurski who went to Penn.Were those the Union teams with Richie Hand?
In 1973 we lost to Johnson 2-1 in the second round. I think you guys had a big right hander named Schwankert or something like that.Colbert - I was at your game - lol My friend had a cousin that played for Union. My high school (Johnson Regional - Clark) lost to Union the year before 1-0 in the 1973 County final. Bob Hughes pitched a 1 or 2 hitter for Union.
My claim to fame - Watchung Conference and Union County champ in the javelin. The meets were held at Williams Field Elizabeth.
THAT is a tough one to top!!!UCLA vs Syracuse.
1968.
They had just scored to make it SU 13 vs UCLA 7 in 4th Quarter.
Onside kick team I was along the left sideline. UCLA had a left footed kicker. He looked right me.
I knew the rules and the KO was short and I moved up and it bounced up into my arms. I kept on running and it was a 48 yard KO return for a TD.
Final Score; Syracuse 20 vs UCLA 7.
20 + years later it was called oneof the Top 10 plays in Syracuse Football History.
Played LL in Belleville as well! A bit later than you, mid 70s.Played LL back in Belleville circa 1958 ( i was 11). I was playing infield when my coach noticed I had a good arm. He tried me out as a pitcher. I had a good fastball and maybe some sort of natural slider (don't know). Anyway, my first start we won 10-1.
I pitched a NO HITTER... but walked 4 in a row (wild man) and hit one kid in the head (he was ok).
The coach gave me the ball from the game...and called my father. He told him that thrown a no hitter...and struck out 12 -14 (?).
My father said " and how does that help him with his academics" (think he was still upset about the Dodgers moving to LA).
MO
PS The next time we played the same team I was pitching. My head had grown so I was expecting a similar result. I think the other team scored 7 runs in the first inning. As Casey used to say "that's baseball".
Wow, who was #1 seed?Wrestling- Beating the #1 seed in State Tournament at Jadwin Gym my Junior year
I wasn't thinking of that with others to be considered. BUT, your post reminded me of the ACE at 11 at the RU course.So be it.Definitely my hole in 1.
Whoa that's awesome. Did you actually shoot on all four of those goals or were some credited to you as the last player to touch the puck?
Played LL in Belleville as well! A bit later than you, mid 70s.
Had a similar memory as you. It was 1976, and for years I played either first or second base in LL. Toward the end of the year my coach wanted me to pitch one day at practice (we practiced at “The Hole” in Branch Brook Park. He liked what he saw in my pitching, as I had really good control.
So he decides to have me pitch a game. I still remember him reminding me to be ready to field after each pitch. I thought, “yeah, ok!” First kid up hits a single right through my legs. After that single though I settled down and ended up striking out 9 kids in my LL pitching debut!
MO,Used to go sledding in Branch Brook park ? : Dead Man's Hill.
Do you know New St. (I lived at 54 New St...4 houses from the school)? In those days PS * was K-8. Opposite / just past the Boys entrance was a street we also used for sledding that T'ed into High Street. Steep hill and made for great sledding / memories.
MO
MO,
Yes, Dead Man’s Hill! I lived on Smith Street so that hill was a short walk across Union Ave from my house. Great sledding for sure!
Also, my cousin lived on New Street, between Holmes and Joralemon! I didn’t go to No. 8 school, went to St. Peter’s.
And to continue in the spirit of this thread, I scored 14 points in a sixth grade tournament game at St. Valentines.
That makes you older than 66. My Dad was the last president of the Fords Babe Ruth League.I once hit for the cycle during one of my Babe Ruth league games at Fords Park. That's about all I have to brag about.
That's awesome, I worked at a rink for 10 years and never even saw a goalie come close to scoring. There was a guy in our adult league that could definitely do it, but was never able to take a chance before I had to kick him out of the league.4 Empty Netters
UCLA vs Syracuse.
1968.
They had just scored to make it SU 13 vs UCLA 7 in 4th Quarter.
Onside kick team I was along the left sideline. UCLA had a left footed kicker. He looked right me.
I knew the rules and the KO was short and I moved up and it bounced up into my arms. I kept on running and it was a 48 yard KO return for a TD.
Final Score; Syracuse 20 vs UCLA 7.
20 + years later it was called oneof the Top 10 plays in Syracuse Football History.
That makes you older than 66. My Dad was the last president of the Fords Babe Ruth League.
It was absorbed by the Fords-Clara Barton Boys Baseball League. My brother played Babe Ruth but I played in the FCBBBL once past the Little League age. FCBBBL was not part of the actual Little League organization.
My personal highlight has to be my only hole in one. Mercer Oaks 128 yards plunked it in on the fly; surprised it didn't jump out.
I recall that happening to Tom Seaver too. How long before you get over something like that?Threw a no hitter for Rutgers against Northeastern in March, 1978. Had a perfect game for 8 and two thirds. 3 and 2 ground ball error on 27th batter and struck next guy out.
Still got the no hitter so I was pretty happy but when you thought about perfect game you did have a sense of disappointment. I was a sophomore and thought I would throw another one. Never did.I recall that happening to Tom Seaver too. How long before you get over something like that?
I recall that happening to Tom Seaver too. How long before you get over something like that?
The weird thing is I was only 7 and I remember watching it and being so sad1969 vs. Cubs. But it was a double by a pinch hitter named Jimmy Qualls with one out.