tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571252511993436109.post5393603290882169686..comments2023-08-29T06:33:57.273-07:00Comments on Project Baseball 1976: 1976 Topps #61 - Ron LeFloreMatt Runyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08386635541020320778noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571252511993436109.post-6931169486268464192009-05-08T08:37:00.000-07:002009-05-08T08:37:00.000-07:00whenever I see a LeFlore card, I am always amazed ...whenever I see a LeFlore card, I am always amazed by the arms on the guy and wonder how he didnt have more HRs. LefLore, Steve Kemp, Jason Thompson, Whitaker, Trammell, Gibson, Parrish . . . I'll argue that Gates Brown developed more really good hitters as batting coach than anyone in the majors in the late 70s-early 80s. Then the Tigers went 20 years after his leaving (after the 84 title) and only produced one better than average hitter (Travis Fryman)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571252511993436109.post-29554642581081206742009-05-05T19:00:00.000-07:002009-05-05T19:00:00.000-07:00Man, that LeFlore story is sad. I remember watchin...Man, that LeFlore story is sad. I remember watching the TV movie about him, it left quite an impact on a kid that age.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571252511993436109.post-22262115545400068682009-05-05T07:16:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:16:00.000-07:00Yeah. One would think that the players have it eas...Yeah. One would think that the players have it easy once they reach the majors. It seems like they should be set for life, but sometimes it just doesn't work out that way -- especially if they get taken by shady "consultants."Matt Runyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386635541020320778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7571252511993436109.post-21808985720507483412009-05-05T07:12:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:12:00.000-07:00Ron "The Con" was one of my favorite players when ...Ron "The Con" was one of my favorite players when I was a kid. It was a wonderful story that he overcame so much to become a great player. Sad to hear how his life has turned out, but I am sure there are many, many other players from the 50s, 60s, and 70s living hand to mouth.<br /><br />Thanks for the profile and SI link. I look forward to each and every post.Dave Rhttp://dinksanddunks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com