Phelps, Hoff families get big sendoff
Nice event over in Towson, where Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith led a pep rally for Olympians Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff. Of course, the two of them are already overseas, but John and Jeanne Hoff were there along with Debbie Phelps and Michael's sisters, former national champions Hillary and Whitney.
Don't know why anyone ever lets me get in front of a microphone, but it was nice to be a part of it along with Keith Mills, Don Scott, Jamie Costello, Nasty Nestor Aparicio (who's probably mad at me for making a joke about his age) and Mike Gibbons of the Sports Legends Museum. The street festival was great, too.
If this kind of thing is a regular occasion, I might have to move to Towson.
Eighty-five minutes to first pitch at Safeco Field. Pass it on.
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Comments
Peter,
Look who's still putting up big numbers for Bowie. Luis Montanez has 7 RBI in 4 at bats and has apparently hit for the cycle!
How about a promotion for this guy!
Jim Carter
Posted by: Jim Carter | August 1, 2008 9:02 PM
Maybe it's me, but a "sendoff" when the sendees are already there?
Kind of odd....
Maybe it's me, but swimming? who cares...
Olympics.....who cares?
I just can't get excited about any of it, but like i said, maybe it's just me
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BB: We'll always have Gilligan's Island.
Posted by: bb from balt | August 1, 2008 9:51 PM
Man, some of you guys are relentless. Given all the situation, I think Pete has done a pretty darn good job up here this week.
Pete, keep it up, buddy. I like what I've seen so far.
Posted by: Ricky Bobby | August 1, 2008 10:39 PM
"Who is this .... Reeky Booby?"
Posted by: Almost Believin' | August 2, 2008 10:41 AM