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'Because of you I decided to try'
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:32 pm
by Turdacious
Lou Brissie, who suffered devastating leg wounds in World War II but went on to become an All-Star pitcher with the Philadelphia Athletics and a symbol of perseverance for the disabled, died on Monday in Augusta, Ga. He was 89.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/sport ... .html?_r=0
Re: 'Because of you I decided to try'
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:32 pm
by Blaidd Drwg
Great story.
Years from now, we are going to tell stories about this generation like they were Vikings or part of Caesar's army. So many amazing men.
Re: 'Because of you I decided to try'
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:42 am
by Turdacious
Baseball fans may enjoy this:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS5tICAeqvk[/youtube]