mark zwolinski

retired … still writing, and full timing it on drag racing, muscle car restoration, and model railroading … best always to everyone …

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

Here’s the Big Boy high balling thru Silver Creek, NY … it’s got some speed here; over 1.2 million pounds; 6500 horsepower, 129 feet long … totally awesome !

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

Here it is !!

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

In Ripley, NY., for the arrival of the Union Pacific Big Boy steam loco. It’s due here at noon, the biggest steamer ever built. We’ll file live shot when it comes thru … best to all !

[Rob Wong @RobWong34]

Still remember watching this live and thinking this was the greatest pitcher I had ever seen in my life

[Kevin McGran @kevin_mcgran]

Former Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher, revered for his landmark trades in Toronto, dead at 90 https://t.co/fNrQjtJGe3 via @torontostar

[Sean Lovegrove @Sean_Lovegrove]

@markzwol Cornus florida - Flowering Dogwood

[Steve Simmons @simmonssteve]

The last piece I wrote on Cliff Fletcher. Maybe the last piece anyone wrote. Cliff at 90. RIP.
https://t.co/P7N4A9s4vj

[Chris Johnston @reporterchris]

Cliff Fletcher was a NHL institution. Worked seven decades in the league, became a fearless dealmaker and team-builder, and won a Stanley Cup in Calgary in 1989.

On a personal level, Cliff was all class. Just a warm, gracious man. 

My condolences to his family and friends.

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

And this tree, whose identity eludes me. But it is lovely in its namelessness (to me) …

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

For instance …

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

Dropping on my father-in-law’s crowning achievement as a long time gardener at Edward’s Gardens. He passed away ten years ago now, but there’s some incredible examples of his work on either side of this memorial sign …

[IronbacksBaseball @ironbacks]

⚾️ A special message from Ironbacks Manager Richard Griffin! ⚾️

Opening Day is here, and Coach Griffin has one message for baseball fans across Niagara:

Come out to the ballpark, support the players, and be part of another exciting summer of Ironbacks baseball.

Our players are ready.
Our coaches are ready.

Now we need YOU in the stands.

🎟️ Grab your tickets.
📍 George Taylor Field
🔥 Let's make some noise!

#NiagaraIronbacks #IronbacksBaseball #RichardGriffin #OpeningDay #LetsGoIronbacks #PackThePark @RGriffBaseball

[Steve Simmons @simmonssteve]

Bobby Cox was one of the seminal figures in Blue Jays history. He was the first manager to experience winning and to expect it. The Jays won 99 games in his final season in Toronto, 89 the two previous seasons. He took them from expansion afterthought to contender. RIP Mr. Cox.

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

@nickbarden @davidalter Dang Nick - what’s an old, retired guy (moi) gonna do for Marlie news now ? And really good Leafs stuff too ! Ahhh, we’ll miss ya and we know whatever you do next, it’s gonna be awesome ! Best always …

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

I think this is a weeping Cherry tree ? Saw it today at Rosetta Gardens out on Kingston Road east of Birchmount. So beautiful … makes you dream with your eyes open …

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

Outside Flavio’s Italian Restaurant in Siesta Key, Florida - some of the local boys and girls brought out the good stuff tonight !

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

Nokomis Beach, Sarasota, Florida - best wishes to all !

[Joe Nugent @joenuge]

Rick Bowness furious following the 2-1 loss to Washington.

The Blue Jackets finish the season losing six straight at home, barely missing the playoffs, more tonight @nbc4i #CBJ

[mark zwolinski @markzwol]

Great way to spend Easter Monday (and the hills are all but empty !) … hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend !

[steve buffery @Beezersun]

Back at BMO Training Ground for the first time since retiring from the #TorontoSun. Covering #TFC for CP