41 years ago today I went to my first pro baseball game, the Richmond Braves at Parker Field. I *think* they played Syracuse...? I can remember, clear as day, standing by the fence along the first base line after the game and getting my first autograph, pitcher Jose Alvarez. Even more clearly, I can remember exactly what he said as he signed his picture from the media guide: "You gonna put this on the fridge to scare away the flies?" 🤣
I also got Brett Butler's autograph. He'd go on to produce an incredible 2,375 base hits in the major leagues, but Jose will always be my first. And funniest!
Thank you, Jose, wherever you are.
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