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A WHACK PERSPECTIVE OF COOPERSTOWN

7.8.10
BY: MSR
CHANGES: PART THREE
A WHACK PERSPECTIVE OF COOPERSTOWN

I respect and admire several baseball players. One of which is "The Hammer." I enjoy listening to my Dad explain what it was like to see Henry Aaron play. One instant, I remember Dad saying, "The ball just sounded different coming off Hank's bat. Like it was crushed. You just knew it was gone."

While walking through The Hall of Fame, Dad and I both confirmed that Henry Aaron is the only true home run king, but I still expected to see something about Barry Bonds. Some sort of recognition for his record breaking season (73 HR) or his all time record (762 HR). I didn't see much. What I did see were Willie's glove from the great catch he made against the woeful Indians in the '54 series at The Polo Grounds. The game ball from Tom Browning's perfect game. The seven hats from Nolan Ryan's 7 no-hitters. Joe Morgan's glove he wore during the magical MVP season of 1976. I even saw a scouting report about a young pitcher named Tom Seaver written by a scout named Tommy Lasorda of all people. Interesting and magical moments all documented in this great shrine dedicated to the greatest sport we have. One thing had not changed; I spent nearly 8 hours just soaking in the great history as I had done 10 years earlier.

It is obvious that The Hall of Fame is making a point. The Hall shared the same outlook about the real home run king as Dad and I. Then there was the honorable "Chasing the Dream" exhibit dedicated to "The Hammer." Hank has a whole wing dedicated to his beginning and ending of achievement. He was the last Negro League player to play in the majors. He started off as a clumsy shortstop and became one of the greatest, if not the greatest player of all time. I saw his home run baseballs numbered 713, 714, and 715. I saw the cleats that he wore while hitting those milestones. Helmets and uniforms, you name it, it was there. Gold Glove trophies, MVP trophies, even business cards from his many car dealerships from Atlanta were all there. Bricks and porch posts from the home he grew up in. I touched the porch post and will remember it forever. Mr. Henry Aaron has much clout, as much clout as his bat and quick wrists provided as a player. He is respected by all who ever played the game or watched the game with keen observations. Barry Bonds has no such respect. It became completely obvious as my walk through the Hall continued.

There is a section of the 2nd floor representing all 30 teams in major league baseball. A clubhouse setting with each team having a glass display with their own locker. Each locker displaying significant uniforms and such worn by significant players during significant events during those respective teams' recent history. For example, a home run ball, hit by D.T. Cromer was in the Reds locker. It was from the last game of the season confirming that the Cincinnati Reds were the first team to not be shut out during an entire season. Several interesting and magical moments were captured in those different lockers. Then I saw one that really stood out. Another home run ball.

It was at the bottom of the San Francisco Giants locker. I read the display and said to my Dad, "You gotta' take a picture of this!" It was the all-time record breaking ball from Barry Bonds career mark of total dingers. Finally, a Barry Bonds moment solidified in the Hall displayed at the bottom of a team locker. I thought it was a perfect location. Upon further, closer examination, I noticed it was a "Tom Terrific" display because the ball had a asterisk cut out of the logo with a precision knife. The Hall Of Fame recognized Bonds but with a special flair. Bonds record was tainted and the Hall displayed it as such. Things change, as they always seem to do. One thing remained constant, that the hall agrees with many of us, Hank is the home run king forever undaunted by the unfortunate steroid induced period in baseball.

I am prepared to visit the hall again, but I think I will wait until another change comes. The induction class of Pete and Joe will come along sooner than the juicers will. I hope and pray anyhow. 4,256 and 755 forever, juicers never!!!

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