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Xavier Breath

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3. I'm curious why you stayed away for 55 years.

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 10:47 AM

Aug 18

I stayed away from the game for 32+ years myself. When the strike of '94 happened I swore off the game. Didn't go, didn't watch, didn't care. My eyes would glaze over when the topic of baseball came up. But last year, I moved to a new place that happened to be just a few minutes from a local college's baseball stadium. On a lark I went with a buddy to a game and enjoyed it. Soon I was watching games on tv and caring about them again. I even picked up with my old team and changed my avatar.

So, I was curious why you stayed away.

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Saw my first live baseball game in 55 years recently, on August 12th, 2025. HAD A BLAST!!!! [View all] George McGovern Aug 18 OP

How wonderful that must've been George, JMCKUSICK Aug 18 #1

Thank You Kindly Sir. George McGovern Aug 18 #4

Minor league baseball is a fun atmosphere hvn_nbr_2 Aug 18 #2

Yessir, on all counts, including the dreaded full count. George McGovern Aug 18 #5

I'm curious why you stayed away for 55 years. Xavier Breath Aug 18 #3

Thank You Xavier Breath for such a poignant query. My story is much the same as yours. George McGovern Aug 18 #6

I came from a similar place regarding the strike. Xavier Breath Aug 18 #7

Good deal. At least you found the road back. That was a good thing. George McGovern Aug 19 #8