I review legendary broadcaster Rod Black's excellent new memoir, "Cut to Black: A Legendary Life in Sports (and Maybe a Few Beers)."
Book Review – Cut to Black: A Legendary Life in Sports (and Maybe a Few Beers) by Rod Black
Remembering Henry Aaron and his Canadian connections
On what would be Henry Aaron's 91st birthday, I take a look at some of his Canadian connections.
But What Do I Know? . . . Myles Naylor, Joey Votto, Dave Stieb, Edouard Julien
My weekly Canadian baseball news "But What Do I Know?" column discusses Myles Naylor, Joey Votto and Dave Stieb.
Cooperstowners in Canada: Tom Glavine
On Tom Glavine's 57th birthday, Kevin Glew shares some of the Hall of Fame left-hander's Canadian connections.
But What Do I Know? . . . Mother’s Day, Joey Votto, Josh Naylor, Jordan Romano
By Kevin Glew Canadian Baseball Network My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: -Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there! And especially to my mom, Glenyce Glew, who my dad and I have dragged to enough Toronto Blue Jays games over the years that she has become one of... Continue Reading →
Remembering Hank Aaron and his Canadian connections
One of Hank Aaron's Milwaukee Braves' teammates over the years was right-handed pitcher and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ron Piche (Verdun, Que.), shown on the left, with Aaron. Photo: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame By Kevin Glew Cooperstowners in Canada Hank Aaron, Major League Baseball's longtime home run king and one of its... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Michael Saunders, Scott Mathieson, Derek Aucoin, Larry Walker
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: · Former Toronto Blue Jay Michael Saunders (Victoria, B.C.) has told Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi that he will play for the Canadian national team at the WSBC Premier12 Tournament beginning on November 2 and then retire to become a manager for the Atlanta Braves’ Rookie ball... Continue Reading →
But What Do I Know? . . . Colby Rasmus, Kevin Pillar, Russell Martin
My weekly observations and notes about some Canadian baseball stories: • Just when I wake up feeling everything is right in the sports world, I find out that Tie Domi has a best-selling book and Colby Rasmus will make $15.8 million in 2016. • Kevin Pillar’s Gold Glove snub makes me think that it’s time... Continue Reading →
Cooperstowners in Canada: Tom Glavine
[twitter-follow screen_name='coopincanada'] When long-time Toronto Blue Jays fans talk about Tom Glavine, the first game they're likely to mention is Game 1 of the 1992 World Series. With the Blue Jays competing in the Fall Classic for the first time, the excitement surrounding the team had reached unparalleled heights. However, Canadian baseball fans were temporarily... Continue Reading →
Tony Gwynn recorded his 3,000th hit in Montreal
When Tony Gwynn slashed a single into centre field in the first inning on August 6, 1999 at Olympic Stadium, he became the first - and still only - player to register their 3,000th hit outside of the United States. The sparse crowd of 13,540 rewarded the eight-time batting champ with a lengthy standing ovation... Continue Reading →