Q&A with former MLB catcher Ron Hodges

 Pro Perspective: Ron Hodges Team New York Mets, 1973 – 1984 I’m sad to report that Ron Hodges passed away on November 24, 2023. The below post was originally written in 2019. RIP Mr. Hodges From Virginia to the Big Apple Ron Hodges was born on June 22, 1949 in Rocky Mount, VA. Rocky Mount […]

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Q&A with Catcher and Legendary Manager Jack McKeon

Jack McKeon (Source: James A. Finley) Pro Perspective: Jack McKeon As Manager Kansas City Royals, 1973 – 1975 Oakland Athletics, 1977 – 1978 San Diego Padres, 1988 – 1990 Cincinnati Reds, 1997 – 2000 Florida Marlins, 2003 – 2005, 2011 Overall Record (1051 – 990, .515)   As General Manager (GM) San Diego Padres, 1981 […]

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Jim Schaffer – Our Interview with the Former MLB Catcher

Jimmie Schaffer Our interview with the former big league catcher. Plus an update from 2023!  Pro Perspective: Jimmie Schaffer Teams St. Louis Cardinals, 1961 – 1962, Chicago Cubs, 1963 – 1964, Chicago White Sox, 1965, New York Mets, 1965, Philadelphia Phillies, 1966 – 1967, Cincinnati Reds, 1968 From Small Town Pennsylvania to The Big Leagues Jim Schaffer (also called Jimmie […]

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Q&A with Former MLB Catcher Jim Campanis

 Pro Perspective: Jim Campanis From New York to LA Jim Campanis was born on February 9, 1944, in New York City. His Dad, Al Campanis, played briefly for the Brooklyn Dodgers and later worked in the Dodgers organization after his playing career. When the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in time for the […]

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Q&A with Former Detroit Tigers Catcher Jim Price

 Pro Perspective: Jim Price Photo credit: Detroit Tigers I’m sad to report that Mr. Price passed away on August 7, 2023. The below post was written in 2018. RIP Mr. Price From Pennsylvania to Detroit Jim Price was born on October 13, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA. He was a good athlete and was offered multiple […]

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