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Ohiogal

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15. Some time in the early 90s

Fri Apr 17, 2020, 11:49 AM

Apr 2020

We went to a baseball card convention in downtown Cleveland. Rocky was there signing things. He looked really good, like he could still whack a ball. His hair was all gray, as I recall. My husband had an old baseball he got somewhere as a kid, and he asked Rocky if he could sign it. Rocky was so friendly and gracious. He marveled at the old baseball and it’s different laces. Everyone in my family have been Indians fans forever. It was such a thrill to talk to him and get his autograph.

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60 years ago, the Cleveland Indians traded Rocky Colavito while he was standing on first base! [View all] Ohiogal Apr 2020 OP

Described as hamburger for steak. gibraltar72 Apr 2020 #1

Wow, great names! MyOwnPeace Apr 2020 #2

The Indians were still competitive then as they had finished second in '59... brush Apr 2020 #5

I saw Rocky Colavito play in Cleveland when he returned. blm Apr 2020 #3

Me and my sister got those free tickets. jaysunb Apr 2020 #7

Just think, we were 2 little kids there on the same day, old buddy. blm Apr 2020 #9

We keep running into each other. :) jaysunb Apr 2020 #10

Great story. I had an awesome Rocky Colavito KPN Apr 2020 #4

had the bat as well... dhill926 Apr 2020 #8

Great baseball story JDC Apr 2020 #6

Sounds like what (almost happened) to Wilmer Flores NightWatcher Apr 2020 #11

Great story. CaptYossarian Apr 2020 #12

Colavito hit 42 HRs and drove in 111 the year before he was traded Auggie Apr 2020 #13

Some time in the early 90s Ohiogal Apr 2020 #15

Great story Auggie Apr 2020 #16

He had a cannon for an arm. Kingofalldems Apr 2020 #14