Chasin' Utleys
Uber Member
I disagree with the first part. While I think most of the jokes were from people that didn't give a shit one way or the other, those that formed a connection deal with grief differently. I say a connection, as people will say it's not like you knew the guy. As a sports fan, you form connections with players. Roy was the best pitcher I have ever seen play for the Phillies in my lifetime, he was also the most humble. The connection and respect he had with Ruiz and vice versa was great. Two of my favorites. I was reading things all day that reflected on the life of the man, very somber day. A laugh here and there is a way to cope, that being said, didn't care for the one referenced.
Shame you were too young for "Lefty", just as I was for Robin Roberts....