Tim Gregg

[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

@wbuxtonofficial outstanding work on the broadcast!!

[INDYCAR on FOX @IndyCarOnFOX]

Chills.

Watch @wbuxtonofficial's iconic call of the closest #Indy500 finish ever.

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

@wbuxtonofficial Thanks for the great play by play on the Indy 500.

[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

#SteelersNation I enjoy watching the rookies working out after camp

[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

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I need the doctor at 10, 2 & 4

[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

This is me, that's why 😂

[SHEETZ @sheetz]

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[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

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[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

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[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

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[SHEETZ @sheetz]

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[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

@sheetz Absolutely wonderful. Thank you for asking

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

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[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

@TheRealGameGod Hey

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

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[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

@TheRealGameGod I am down for either one. This grumpy old guy wants to start a Twitch channel.

[KDKA @KDKA]

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[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

@RyanMiorelli Our kids tell us to turn down the music 😂 😂 😂

[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

The proper way to watch the 24hr of LeMons. #NASCAR #24HoursofLeMans2023

[Tim Gregg @PGHToolman]

It is race day!!!
Monaco Grand Prix
Indianapolis 500
Coke 600
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