Brenda

Don’t cry over the past, it’s gone. Don’t stress about the future, it hasn’t arrived. Live in the present and make it beautiful!

[Baseball History Comes Alive! @Livac2]

Hey, if you love baseball history, check out my website, Baseball History Comes Alive: https://t.co/iIO94Mh6Qi @OTBaseballphoto @Livac2
Today's Essay: Everyone Knows Umpires' Hand Signals, But Nobody Knows Dummy Hoy
https://t.co/A3FVgFqzno

[FunBaseballFacts @FunBaseballFact]

In honor of Deaf Awareness Month, we salute the most accomplished deaf baseball player, William “Dummy” Hoy. Not only was he a very good player, but he helped change the game.

Hoy contracted meningitis which left him Deaf at age three. He referred to himself as “Dummy” since in those days, the word "dumb" was used to describe someone who could not speak.

But could he play baseball!

He played 14 seasons from 1888-1902 and had a lifetime average of .288 with over 2,000 hits. He ended his career with 596 stolen bases, which still ranks in the Top 20 in MLB history. In fact, he had eight more career steals than the great Maury Wills. He led the league in his first year with 82 steals.

Since he could not hear the umps' verbal calls, many baseball historians credit Hoy with umpires starting to use their hands to signal whether a runner was safe or out or whether a pitch was a ball or a strike.

"Dummy" Hoy was a true pioneer of the game.

Now, more than a century later, a growing campaign is working to finally get Hoy the recognition he deserves, including a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Learn more and add your name at https://t.co/RGyJ5n20Ne
#MLB #DeafAwareness #SignForHoy

[Brenda @brencloud]

@FunBaseballFact I signed!

[BaseballHistoryNut @nut_history]

This is one of the craziest stories in sports history

Deaf baseball player can't hear umpire so he creates his own hand signals -> umpires start using them.

He dominates league for 14 years, some records still unbroken to this day

Yet almost no one has ever heard his name?

[St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues]

Bobby Plager loved the "Market Street Dream" painting depicting the Blues’ 2019 championship. Prior to last night’s game, artist Rick Rush presented the Plager family with the #5 print in his honor.

To learn more about the piece visit https://t.co/1gZAosmpn6.

[St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues]

Rick Rush (@Rick_Rush_Art) and David Keinath explain how the Market Street Dream painting went from concept to reality. #stlblues

Order your own print here >>> https://t.co/F6FMW8qLO0

[St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues]

How will you be celebrating #WeWentBlues Day this weekend? https://t.co/u7GlaXu98C #stlblues

[St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues]

Sports artist @Rick_Rush_Art's latest project, "Market Street Dream," commemorates the Blues' championship run in 2019. https://t.co/SLSY0Kr8T3 #stlblues #WeWentBlues

[CBC High School @CBCHighSchool]

Valedictorian James McLaughlin: “Remember that the brotherhood we have shared with one another does not have to end with this school. We say ‘The Pledge to My Brother,’ and we refer to ourselves as ‘Brothers for Life’ – those commitments go far beyond today’s ceremony.”

[Minner Arena FanCave @MinnerArena]

Thanks to @MikeZuke1 for the invite last night to see @Rick_Rush_Art unveil “Market Street Dream”! Most of the players painted on the Cup. Such a fun experience at the @bluesalumni room at the @STLCIC. #letsgoblues #stlblues

[Rick Rush @Rick_Rush_Art]

Awesome time at the the private dinner and draft of the 2021 Blues Alumni Hat Trick Challenge. What an honor to present my newest artwork #MarketStreetDream. It was great seeing everyone. @StLouisBlues, @JeffRBrown21, @Chasenpucks39, @ReedLow34, @Matt71959, @bluesalumni

[Frank Cusumano @Frank_Cusumano]

One final goodbye for number 5 on Market Street. ⁦@ksdknews⁩ ⁦@StLouisBlues⁩

[Al MacInnis @AMacInnis2]

Rest In Peace my Friend ! #5 💔🙏

[St. Louis Blues @StLouisBlues]

It took 52 years, but Bobby Plager finally got his chance to hoist the Stanley Cup. #stlblues

[Brenda @brencloud]

@barcbobbill To say I am going to miss you is an understatement. You were everyone’s hero in STL. Mr Blues but to me you were my friend and I cherish that 5️⃣💙💛❤️ #stlblues

[Brenda @brencloud]

@STLBlueshistory @barcbobbill 🤣🤣

[CBC High School @CBCHighSchool]

IT’S OVER!!! No. 17!!! @CBC_Hockey defeats Marquette 2-0 to win their 17th @MidStatesHockey championship.

[BucciOT.Com @Buccigross]

The @SanJoseSharks select Ozzy Wiesblatt with the 31st overall pick. His Mom is deaf. So the Sharks signed their pick. I’m a puddle. No sport had more heart than this game. It’s why I’m in love with it.

[Martin Kilcoyne @martinkilcoyne2]

'Market Street Dream' painter sending proceeds from prints to charity. ⁦@StLouisBlues⁩ fans if you missed this story, check it out here. Thx https://t.co/rijcuyMc67