July 21, 200817 yr QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 21, 2008 -> 11:50 AM) The Trib article on the statue talks about his "left leg kick". LOL. Could the writer have bothered to look at the statue, or any sort of film of Baines, at some point before writing the article? Or just realize that he's a left handed hitter, no film watching or time consuming statue inspections necessary, just a quick google search/query of a co-worker. It would be interesting to see, though I'm thinking it would be tough to hit with your back leg off the ground.
July 21, 200817 yr Author QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 21, 2008 -> 11:53 AM) Or just realize that he's a left handed hitter, no film watching or time consuming statue inspections necessary, just a quick google search/query of a co-worker. It would be interesting to see, though I'm thinking it would be tough to hit with your back leg off the ground. Well, Harold (and other hitters) did plant pretty heavy on the front leg and that back leg would sometimes drift a bit during the swing. But that was AFTER the leg kick (with his front, right leg). I don't think I've ever seen a hitter stride/kick backwards.
July 21, 200817 yr I'd love to see those '80s uniforms used as alternates more often. They looked really nice yesterday and brought back some great memories.
July 21, 200817 yr QUOTE (WCSox @ Jul 21, 2008 -> 12:06 PM) I'd love to see those '80s uniforms used as alternates more often. They looked really nice yesterday and brought back some great memories. I wouldn't. Leave the 80s in the 80s. Plus, everytime we break out special unis (1983, camo, etc.) it seems like we lose.
July 21, 200817 yr QUOTE (The Bones @ Jul 21, 2008 -> 03:00 PM) Plus, everytime we break out special unis (1983, camo, etc.) it seems like we lose. We didn't lose in the 59 uniforms.
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