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Xavier Breath

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7. I came from a similar place regarding the strike.

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #6)

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 05:53 PM

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Someone at the time asked why I was giving up the game, and I told them that the players had managed to do something that even Hitler couldn't pull off: stop the game. That was enough for me.

It wasn't an easy road back, but here I am.

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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 Monday OP

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

Thank You Kindly Sir. George McGovern Monday #4

Minor league baseball is a fun atmosphere hvn_nbr_2 Monday #2

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

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

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

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

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