Showing posts with label Dutch Leonard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dutch Leonard. Show all posts

Monday, March 25, 2013

Dutch Leonard


Born on today's date, Dutch Leonard.

"I am glad of one thing, and that is I don't have to hit against Dutch Leonard every day. Man, what a knuckleball that fellow has. It comes up, makes a face at you, then runs away." - Jackie Robinson

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Dutch Leonard


Born on today's date, Dutch Leonard.

"I am glad of one thing, and that is I don't have to hit against Dutch Leonard every day. Man, what a knuckleball that fellow has. It comes up, makes a face at you, then runs away." - Jackie Robinson

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Rick Ferrell


On this date in 1944, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers on their staff: Alex Carrasquel, Mickey Haefner, Dutch Leonard, Bill Lefebvre, Johnny Niggeling and Roger Wolff. Catcher, Rick Ferrell will catch the flutterballs.

Some people wonder why Rick Ferrell is in the Hall of Fame.

I don't.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Dutch Leonard


Born on today's date, Dutch leonard.

"I am glad of one thing, and that is I don't have to hit against Dutch Leonard every day. Man, what a knuckleball that fellow has. It comes up, makes a face at you, then runs away." - Jackie Robinson

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Rick Ferrell


On this date in 1944, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers on their staff: Alex Carrasquel, Mickey Haefner, Dutch Leonard, Bill Lefebvre, Johnny Niggeling and Roger Wolff. Catcher, Rick Ferrell will catch the flutterballs.

I do know that Rick Farrell is in the Hall of Fame and I think I am beginning to understand why.