Ranking the Powder Blues

 
Royals: powder blue goes great with royal blue. The jerseys with the block KANSAS CITY weren't the best, but later they switched to the script Royals, which were perhaps the best powder blue unis ever. A.

Blue Jays: powder blue unis are made for the Blue Jays. White and royal trim and lettering looks great. Love the unique font, but was never a fan of the logo in the lower center of the jersey. A minus.

Twins: the large script Twins looks good in red, as do the unique sleeve stripes. The red white & navy stripes on the collars, sleeves, belts, and pants were common in that era, and don't come off as too much - until you pair it all with the white front paneled batting helmets. B. 

Cubs: a different powder blue look, with white pinstripes. B.

Expos: powder blue seemed made for the Expos. Classic Expos cap and number font. Not a fan of the shoulder stripes. B.

Cardinals: the classic Cardinals uni with powder blue - what's not to like? A.

Braves. Royal blue lettering and trim make for a great look. Only thing better would be to have the script Braves instead of Atlanta. A minus.

Mariners: simple and nice. Nice caps as well. A minus.

Rangers: not crazy about the thick stripes on the pants. And the size of the Texas on the jersey looked more like TeXaS to me. D.

Brewers: simple, with the trim in yellow. The Milwaukee on front is a little long, but better than BREWERS in block letters. Not a fan of the yellow front panel cap. B plus.

Phillies: hate to say it, but the hated Phillies did the powder blue road uniforms up right. White trim around the numbers. Zipper front. Classic Phillies details. Vertically arched lettering on the backs of the jerseys. Belts instead of the beltless waists. A.

Not so much people my age, but whenever I wonder about someone I hadn't heard from in a while, you can always try to look them up on social media. Lots of old SPdL people on there, even if they don't use social media as much as they used to.

Remember Lynn Greenleaf? What were her parents' names - Bill and Joyce? Lynn was never on social media. Married one of my younger GT BSU friends, Richard Brown. Looks like Lynn has had quite the nursing career, and is now an associate professor at Auburn. She has published nine papers in medical journals, and made some 25 presentations in the past decade. Not sure what Richard is up to.    

2015 graduated from Samford with a Doctor in Nursing

2007 Master of Science in Nursing, University of Alabama

2004-2015 UAB Hospital surgical units

Humana Hospital Huntsville AL

UT Medical Center Knoxville TN

Crawford Long Hospital Atlanta 

1987 graduated from Georgia Southwestern

HAL CHASE  [SABR Bio] was the first New York Highlander to triple three times in one game. On 30-Aug-1906(2), tripled 3 times against WSH pitching. He fell short of a cycle by not hitting a home run, but he did have 3 singles in the 1st game that day. New York swept the twin bill. Despite being the best fielding first baseman of his era, he LED three separate major leagues in errors. Chase led in errors..

For the AL –         For the NL –      Federal League

1905 NYY w/31; 1917 CIN w/28  1915 BUF w/19

1909 NYY w/36

1911 NYY w/38

1912 NYY w/27                

“No other player in baseball history was so richly praised for his defensive skill—no one.  Chase’s brilliance with the glove is easier to document than Ty Cobb’s temper, Hack Wilson’s drinking or Walter Johnson’s fastball. It is all over the literature of the sport.” ~ Author Bill James. Chase had 101 hits in 75 games in 1914 playing for the Buffalo Blues.

Maximizing your mind's resilience. Some of it sounds new agey, but it doesn't have to be if you don't let it. 

1. Journal your thoughts, goals, gratitude, and intentions. Keeps you focused. Captures moments that otherwise get lost in the chaos.

2. Brainwash yourself with positivity. The content you consume shapes your reality, so feed your mind what fuels your growth.

3. Try to make a little progress every day.  Achieving small milestones keeps you focused and motivated.

4. You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. Who are these people? Do they lift you up and challenge you? Or do they drain your energy? Seek out and surround yourself with people who inspire you.

5. View every setback as an opportunity for growth. Focus on what you can control, and let yourself go. When something goes wrong, find the good in it. Thank God for it.

6. Never quit learning. Stay curious.

7. Articulate your expectations clearly, otherwise expect misunderstandings, resentment, and discord.