Some professional athletes talk a big game but don’t have the talent to back it up. Rickey Henderson was not one of those athletes. Without a doubt, Henderson was an extremely talented athlete and he had no trouble letting people know how good he was. Oftentimes, he would refer to himself in the third person while extolling his ability to strike fear into … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rickey Henderson (Story)
The Life And Career Of Albert Belle (Story)
Former Major League Baseball player Albert Belle was known for many things. He was a great hitter, averaging 120 RBIs and over 30 home runs each year. He was a solid outfielder with a .976 career fielding percentage. Belle scored a lot of runs, 974 in his career. Unfortunately, Belle was also known for his surly behavior which included baseballs … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Albert Belle (Story)
The Life And Career Of “Crime Dog” Fred McGriff (Story)
Imagine being a high school baseball coach and you cut a player who eventually becomes one of the game’s greatest players. That’s what happened to Fred McGriff. https://twitter.com/Joel_Lindsey/status/1566790194891735043 To be fair, when he initially tried out for his high school baseball team, McGriff was a tad on the small side. After sprouting in size, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of “Crime Dog” Fred McGriff (Story)
The Life And Career Of Hank Aaron (Story)
Hank Aaron is one of the most iconic baseball players in the history of the game. Besides breaking Babe Ruth’s infamous home run record, Aaron was an icon in both Milwaukee and Atlanta, leading the Braves to two pennants and a World Series title in 1957. Aaron combined his immense hitting power with Gold Glove-caliber defense in the outfield. Playing for over … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Hank Aaron (Story)
What Happened To Adrian Beltre? (Story)
Adrián Beltré’s Major League career is among the more interesting ones in recent memory. Beginning as a top prospect, Beltré played through various ups and downs before becoming one of baseball’s best personalities and players for the Rangers in the 2010s. https://twitter.com/mlbelites_/status/1565021681311162376 Early Life Adrián Beltré was born in … [Read more...] about What Happened To Adrian Beltre? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Dock Ellis (Story)
No doubt about it, Dock Ellis marched to the beat of his own drummer. He was outspoken and outlandish, wore curlers in his hair on the field, and had a style perfectly suited for the 1970s. https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/status/1403956663372193793 Then there was the time Ellis allegedly took a strange "trip" on his way to a no-hitter. During his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dock Ellis (Story)