The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its writing contest winners and I’m happy to say I was named the best event/news writer for Division II & III.
Thanks to the TSWA and all the awesome sports journalists in TN!
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Bob Horner and I were destined to be teammates somewhere. I signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Arizona State before I was drafted. Bob played at ASU and ended up in Atlanta my first full year in the major leagues—1978. One way or another, it was bound to happen.
From the minute Bob Horner joined the Braves, all us players could see he was good. I mean… really good. And that swing—short and quick, x or and could turn around anybody’s fast ball. And Bob knew the strike zone. He just did not swing at a bad pitch (like I had a tendency to do a little too often…) He was a unique talent and I was very lucky to be in the lineup with him most of my career. All of my numbers were better when he was hitting behind me. And that fact is not lost on me. I know my career was better because of him.
It’s been a hard few weeks for the Braves Family losing Ted and Bobby—and now Bob. These 3 men all had such a profound impact on my career. I am forever grateful.
Nancy and I will miss Bob and our hearts go out to Chris and Trent and Tyler, along with their entire family.
The older we get, the more we cherish wonderful memories and this past month has brought a flood of them back to us. The gratitude we feel for them all has been overwhelming.
Rest well, my friend and teammate.
Excited to share the first episode of The Tate Mathews Podcast! Honoring Coach Carlton Flatt. Guests include Coaches John Patton, Ricky Bowers, David Pack, Doug Mathews & Nick Mathews. Wins and losses, behind the scenes stories, and the impact Coach left are shared!
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SUPPORT LOCAL MEDIA: There were times at state when there was hardly any media interviewing players & coaches. And it's hard not to think of a future where no media is there. So wherever you are, support your HS media. Make sure they're around. Don't just assume they will be.
Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the passing of my friend Wes Rucker in a car wreck in Knoxville. Wes was the heart of Tennessee sports coverage in my mind and a wonderful man. He loved his family, friends and the Vols
What an awful tragedy. God Bless his family