The Breeze Vol. 1 No. 3 The Boys Of Summer March 7th 2011

With the recent death of one of the greatest players in Dodger history Duke Snider It got me to thinking about the Modern Day Boys of Summer and the marginalization of Baseball in the USA. In a quick trip down Memory Lane I grew up in a small seaside community in Southern California in the extended Market of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the California Angels. In the  late 70,s and early 80,s  The Dodgers were broadcast on local station KTMS 1250 AM Santa Barbara CA. Many a warm summer night were spent outside on my lawn or in my room with my transistor radio listening to Vin Scully , Jerry, Doggett , and Ross Porter. In those days Los Angeles seemed a million miles away from the Carpinteria Valley a city of 14,000
nestled next to the Santa Ynez mountains . The Dodgers were dominated at that point by the infield  of Garvey, Lopes, Russell, and Cey. Pitchers were Hooten, Hough, Rhoden, and Hall of famers  Don Sutton.and  Tommy John. As 2011 approaches the Landscape has changed a bit with the advent of the Internet, Cable and niche networks like MLB. There was a time about 25-30 years ago when NBC had 1 game per week Usually with Joe Garogiola, and Tony Kubek. Must see appointment Television at that time.
The American youth of today need an appreciation of and for the rich history of baseball..  Most youth are not able to spend 3 hours on a summer afternoon because the technology permits them to do other things.
I have mostly pleasant baseball memories in those days but sadly due ot Parental neglect, and absenteeism
the chance to create a lifetime memory was missed. Most kids spell love TIME. In the midst of a rocky economy and high gas prices create a positive memory  with your family by going to your local major leauge club or minor leauge affilliate and just maybe new boys of summer will be created.

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