Gothamist: Last Night's Action: Remembering Jackie

brooklynbs

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:02:58 -0500

Larry Doby played for the Cleveland Indians and they had a day of events last year celebrating the 50th anniversary of him becoming the first African-American player. Major League Baseball also marked the occasion with events and tributes at its games. I met Doby years ago and I had a wonderful conversation with him. Very nice man and a very good ballplayer. The Mets have appropriated Jackie Robinson's legacy because they're the National League team based in New York. It makes sense to an extent (the Mets colors are, after all, based on those of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants), but Robinson was a Dodger and that organization deserves credit for part of his legacy.

Dave Hogarty

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:32:20 -0500

Black manager. Black Governor throwing out the first pitch. I wish Mr. Robinson was still here to enjoy this.

drewo

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:06:01 -0500

Guv Patterson's half-inning on WFAN made even listening to Howie Rose tolerable. The Guv gets extra points for being a knowledgeable baseball fan.

berniegoetz

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:56:15 -0500

It's a good thing the Mets got rid of Lo Duca. Can you imagine "Captain Red Ass" being on the other end of the Gov's pitch? "Hey, I'm over here, you blind bastard!"

freddyhere

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:18:26 -0500

He's already had his Dukakis moment before he has even started running for higher office..

smitty

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:04:21 -0500

The Yankees should have Larry Doby day - Larry was the first Black player in the American league and also grew up in New Jersey. Everyone forgets about him! It's so sad.

BootyInMyEye

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:56:36 -0500

is he even facing the catcher??

thefacts

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:03:21 -0500

Mr. Magoo is very talented.

fakenewyorker

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:31:22 -0500

I don't get it... How does a blind man pitch?

famdoc

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:50:12 -0500

Yes, that's NY Gov and philanthropist David Paterson on the mound. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04152008/news/regionalnews/gov_is_plain_cheap_106578.htm