A few weeks ago, I was humbled and honored to attend a Pittsburgh Pirates game with a great bunch of pastors and community leaders. I don’t remember the last time I have been to a game. I am sure I have been in the last three years, but it was not anytime recent. I have […]
Good morning, it’s April 16, 2021 a Friday, when the Morning Note reprises a memorable and meaningful quote. This is Tom Kavanagh, filling in for Carl as he enjoys time with his newest grandchild, 9-day-old Lucas Manuel Cannon. Today’s quote comes from Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller, who threw the only Opening Day no-hitter in major league history on this date in 1940. (Yes, the season started in mid-April back then, thanks to the 154-game schedule.) “Bullet Bob” was overpowering in defeating the Chicago White Sox, 1-0, but then he was overpowering throughout much of his 18-season career. He won 266 games for the Cleveland Indians and recorded 2,581 strikeouts. Had his MLB years not been interrupted by service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, those numbers would have been even more impressive.