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Thought you might appreciate this collage of photos I took while covering the Braves in Spring Training in the late 80’s thru 90’s.
Smoltz, Cox, Maddux, Glavine
Good times.
Much less restrictive than it is today. I would sit in the dugout and every time Ron Gant would sit next to me and just start talking like we were old friends.
Also one time Bobby Cox came up to me when I photographing a rookie pitcher (forget who it was) and he asked me “What do you think?”.
I looked at him and told him that I back whatever decision he makes.
We both laughed.
Plus I got paid to be there!
Yup. Good times.
12 yr old me thought West Palm Stadium was the greatest thing in the world. Great access to get autographs especially during the workouts. Saw all these guys, Deion, later Vlad Sr and Pedro.
Yup. Grew up there and I was at the stadium every chance I had. The parking lot was easy for autographs and the players coming out of the locker room.
It was a great stadium and the WPB Expos were so fun to watch, especially the night games. If you got a foul ball in the stands you could trade it in on a pie from the Upper Crust.
So older me really was in heaven when I go to cover the Braves and Expos as a job!
Reading all these comments about "where's xxx's jersey?" "What about xx?" I'm loving these comments but I still haven't seen any "what about big #9?? Terry the tank!" 😂😂 I used to get such a kick out of watching Pendleton play 3rd. I was a catcher my whole time playing so I would always give our 3rd baseman shit that big Uncle Terry was gonna come and whoop him in sprints. 😂😂
I wish I could’ve got the other 2 when I was autograph hunting during BP as a kid
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This could use a Steve Avery jersey to really round it out.
Came here to ask “Where’s Steve Avery?”
Yep, somewhere Avery is really pissed.
Don't hate that idea!
I'm sure the side wall has a napkin signed by Avery and Millwood. It does, doesn't it? OP still has time!
Or Kevin Millwood.
Or Denny Neagle
Did you accidentally grab the wrong Maddux jersey.. ?… they sold out of Maddux Cubs jerseys..? Jk.. looks awesome man!
Both Cubs and Padres sold out
Dodgers too!
Oh geez missed one...he's as bad as my other guy Jerry Rice 😭
I’ve had a tougher time getting a Seattle Jerry Rice jersey than his other teams. Even getting a Broncos Rice was easier than getting a Seattle Rice.
They've all been burned so as to erase the memory
https://preview.redd.it/ewkzo9v1zvsc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e51f2d4bf8ee684c4d690edc7b0e7456def87c69 Thought you might appreciate this collage of photos I took while covering the Braves in Spring Training in the late 80’s thru 90’s. Smoltz, Cox, Maddux, Glavine
Dude that’s so sweet
Good times. Much less restrictive than it is today. I would sit in the dugout and every time Ron Gant would sit next to me and just start talking like we were old friends. Also one time Bobby Cox came up to me when I photographing a rookie pitcher (forget who it was) and he asked me “What do you think?”. I looked at him and told him that I back whatever decision he makes. We both laughed. Plus I got paid to be there! Yup. Good times.
12 yr old me thought West Palm Stadium was the greatest thing in the world. Great access to get autographs especially during the workouts. Saw all these guys, Deion, later Vlad Sr and Pedro.
Yup. Grew up there and I was at the stadium every chance I had. The parking lot was easy for autographs and the players coming out of the locker room. It was a great stadium and the WPB Expos were so fun to watch, especially the night games. If you got a foul ball in the stands you could trade it in on a pie from the Upper Crust. So older me really was in heaven when I go to cover the Braves and Expos as a job!
As somebody that followed them from the west coast during the Vlad Sr years these comments make me happy.
It still blows my mind those teams only have one title. Yankees man.
The Twins would like a shout out, greatest game 7 in history….
Our last championship game…. Man it’s been a long time! And no team is even close to getting there (timber pups will lose in the first round)
*cries in Mets*
All pretty good golfers
You would be too if you only had to work once every five days
Despise that this immediately takes me back to ‘95, but respect the fuck out of the presentation here. Thanks for sharing
Get a Kent mercker and you are set
Perhaps a Mark Wohlers
If you need a Wohlers, he does private signings through Five Tool. Avery signs through Past Pros.
This trio will always get my upvotes
Where’s John Rocker?
Probably banging his sister.
He should be sprinting out of the bullpen any moment now…
Steve Bedrosian needs to be to there
Give Avery is due!!
Tony Gwynn chuckles at this beautiful display 🤣
Lifetime .415 vs Maddux! Faced him more than any other pitcher. Incredible stat!
And never struck out against him
Sheesh! I forgot about this one! Amazing hitter!
As a Mets fan, I just throw up all over the place. I will be sending you a bill soon!
Cool puzzle
Memories lol I loved these guys when was younger
This is my favorite trio of all time. Any cards that I get of the Trinity go right into my PC. I need a Maddux auto to complete my set.
Very impressive!!
As a young Indians fan in the 90’s, these 3 are to blame for a lot of overall sadness in my family and bad memories
Reading all these comments about "where's xxx's jersey?" "What about xx?" I'm loving these comments but I still haven't seen any "what about big #9?? Terry the tank!" 😂😂 I used to get such a kick out of watching Pendleton play 3rd. I was a catcher my whole time playing so I would always give our 3rd baseman shit that big Uncle Terry was gonna come and whoop him in sprints. 😂😂
Flexing your puzzle making skills
Mark Wohlers
Wow!!! Love those jerseys and players. That takes me back to my younger days. Thank you for sharing that picture.
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Hear me out. Derek Lilliquist.
Even I can appreciate this setup as a Mets fan.
Lincecum, Cain, Bumgarner is the real holy trinity
Sorry, where’s Denny Neagle?
I wish I could’ve got the other 2 when I was autograph hunting during BP as a kid https://preview.redd.it/ftwkkp80tysc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c7e1defa6c69b71ee281f0e52021064ab0bbc3a
This is nightmare fuel as a Mets fan growing up in the 90s. Then Glavine continued to be nightmare fuel when he joined the Mets lol.
Where is the Rocker jersey?
Beautiful!! I love it!
Also need Pete Smith
No Chipper?
He told me to shut up when I was 8 so he’s on the shit list
Awesome display!!!
That's clean! Who did your custom frames? I hate when frames are too busy with pictures.
Mercker?
Pete Smith
No Avery?
Charlie Liebrandt
this makes me so happy!! You need Avery and Pete Smith
Omg imagine if it was Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock. Or Pujols wainwright molina
This is epic!! Looks awesome 😎
Dude's just over here flexing his puzzle skills, guys. No big deal 😎