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Live Entertainment Music/Sports Executive: Sales Leadership, Operations Management, Revenue Producer, Venue Management

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@Hot_Pepper76 Life in the fast lane.

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@BarrySchust None other than Jack Lambert said Ham was the best linebacker he ever saw. Who am
I to argue?

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@BarrySchust Before Mike Webster there was The Ranger, Ray Mansfield.

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@Super70sSports

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@HawkEmDownChris Terry Hanratty

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@Noirchick1

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@VinnysCorner1 Forbes Field

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@Noirchick1 To Catch A Thief. Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Hitchcock and the French Riviera. What's not to like?

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@Noirchick1 The Big Sleep just for the sake of Dorothy Malone's small part as the book store employee.

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@garymo2007 Chuck Tanner said he would break the season into thirds. The first serves to show you what kind of team you actually have. The second third was the chance to address the problems. The final third was when you made your run. It’s time for the Bucs to enter that second third.

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@VinnysCorner1 Bill Mazeroski

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@TheCinesthetic

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@IratePiratesFan @JMackey_PGH There seems to be a basic misunderstanding what Mr. Mackey’s job is. He’s an employee of the Pittsburgh Pirates and his stories will reflect that. An analogy would be a NY Times reporter going to work for a political campaign.

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@garymo2007 I seriously don’t get the Triolo hate by some. If he can give you .240 or .250 and plus defense at a few spots what’s the problem? Yes, he’s not a star but good teams have these kinds of guys on the bench.

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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

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@MAJMikeLyons @AandGShow @WSJopinion GREAT piece in the Journal and, as always, a fantastic and insightful discussion on the @AandGShow. Appreciate the clear, concise and experienced perspective you bring.

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@Speedee19 @DudespostingWs He struck out in this at bat and then went 0-3 the next day in his first start. Two days later he started against the Nationals and went 2-2 with a double an RBI and a run scored. He finished hos ML career with a .333 average and an .833 OPS. He's eligible for the Hall in 2028

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@ThatsMrBoomer2U @Speedee19 @DudespostingWs He struck out.

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@martydamus @scarpizio This is the correct answer.