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@AlTheBoss03 Space shuttle challenger.

What’s the first BIG news story you remember as a kid—the one that made you stop and pay attention? Curious how far back everyone’s memory goes 👀

@BBGreatMoments That relief appearance I think in game 7 was amazing. How many innings did he throw that series?

Madison Bumgarner has the lowest career ERA (0.25) and WHIP (0.528) in World Series history (min. 20 IP)

@otokyo__ My friend Alec Musser. Look him up. I called him big time bc he was. I miss him.

Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever spoken to? Not “seen from far away” — actually talked to, even for a minute. A quick hello, a handshake, a normal conversation… and you still remember it. Who was it?

@Jimfrombaseball Address of the house he grew up in 4121 Utah St, San Diego, CA

Ted Williams, one of the greatest natural hitters of all time, was retired and giving some tips to the rookies at the Red Sox spring training camp. One of them asked how to tell apart a curveball from a slider when they were coming in. Ted Williams replied: "Oh! That's easy. If it's a curveball, the red spot you see on the ball will be rotating clockwise.... If it's a changeup, counterclockwise." They all nodded politely and thanked him for the tip. One of the rookies turned to the others and said whispered: "Now who the f*** can even see a red spot on a ball coming at you at 95 mph?" Then Ted Williams went on to claim that he could tell exactly where on the seams he hit a baseball. No one believed him. Ted was long retired at this point. Williiams took a bat and covered the barrel with pine tar and they started throwing him some pitches. Ted would hit and say "across the seams" or "between the seams" or "across one seam" or whatever. They retrieved the balls and found out Ted Williams was right, EVERY single time.

@KwikWarren I asked him for a book recommendation and he said the Bible. Respect.

Nope. That would be John Wooden.

Savanna Bananas are cool don’t get me wrong… but I cannot wait to be here next week for PADRES BASEBALL

@BBGreatMoments Petco is very pretty at night. The Lord has blessed me.

How far do you live from your favorite team’s home ballpark?

@OleTimeHardball Tatis Jr

Who is your all-time favorite RF? 1. Babe Ruth 2. Henry Aaron 3. Roberto Clemente 4. Al Kaline 5. Dave Winfield 6. Tony Gwynn 7. Vladimir Guerrero 8. Larry Walker 9. Andre Dawson 10. Write in a RF

@BBGreatMoments Watched from my balcony. Super cool.

Have you ever witnessed a no-hitter, perfect game, or one that came really close?

@BananaBall_ Shane’s wife is a sweetheart.

Jake Peavy and Shane Victorino, former World Series teammates, face off at Savannah Bananas game in Petco Park

@chamath It’s kind of a iHaul advertisement.

You should take the class. The state’s finances are a dumpster fire.

@nut_history .331 in Walla Walla don’t forget.

Tony Gwynn’s batting average by team city: insane

@Super70sSports No Randy Johnson?

My 10 favorite Montreal Expos listed in no particular order … Ellis Valentine Bill Lee Andre Dawson Tim Raines Steve Rogers Gary Carter Larry Parrish Al Oliver Ken Singleton Pete Rose

If Tony Gwynn were to jump into a lineup next season, he could go to the plate 1,183 times without swinging a bat and his career batting average wouldn’t dip below .300.

@OleTimeHardball Peter Edward Rose

One legendary hitter for the entirety of his career Pete Rose or Paul Molitor?

@BananaBall_ See tomorrow!

Padres and Yankees LEGEND Dave Winfield joined the Savannah Bananas for a little dance in front of the sold-out crowd in Petco Park 🕺

@HawkEmDownChris Nick Esasky

Name an athlete you wish had a fully healthy career. I’ll start: Derrick Rose.

@BuckSexton Bruno was pretty rough.

What is the worst movie you ever saw in a theater? I'll go first: Magnolia (Honorable mentions: Ferrari, Vanilla Sky, Jury Duty, AI)

@td_nash Vince Coleman

Who’s your favorite athlete from the 1980s?🧐

@OleTimeHardball Iron Horse and say hey kid

What’s your all-time favorite MLB player nickname? 1. Mad Hungarian 2. Iron Horse 3. Left Arm of God 4. Splendid Splinter 5. Georgia Peach 6. Say Hey Kid 7. Ryan Express 8. Mr. Cub 9. Sultan of Swat 10. Write in another nickname