Joe Garagiola — American Athlete born on February 12, 1926,

Joseph Henry "Joe" Garagiola, Sr. is an American former catcher in Major League Baseball who later became an announcer and television host, popular for his colorful personality. He was well known for being one of the regular panelists of The Today Show for many years... (wikipedia)

Baseball is a game of race, creed, and color. The race is to first base. The creed is the rules of the game. The color? Well, the home team wears white uniforms, and the visiting team wears gray.
I know a baseball star who wouldn't report the theft of his wife's credit cards because the thief spends less than she does.
One thing you learned as a Cubs fan: when you bought you ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth.
Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast.
It's pitching, hitting and defense that wins. Any two can win. All three make you unbeatable.