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George Vecsey Quotes

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Some people insist that hallowed professional teams should never change their nicknames.

Change People Professional Never

Night tennis began at the United States Open in 1975 with certain stars trying to beg out and certain patrons trying to dump unwanted tickets on scalpers.

Stars Night Trying Unwanted Tennis

Under a pulsating full moon, the gussied-up Billie Jean King National Tennis Center seems much softer and prettier at night, with the fountains bubbling and fans without tickets to the big stadium sitting in the plaza and watching a big screen.

King Moon Night Sitting Tennis Fans

When the Mets were on their run in the 1980s, Gary Carter was often seen hugging somebody. It was easy to joke about that. The best hug of all was with Jesse Orosco at the end of the 1986 World Series.

Best World End Easy Hug Run

In New York, Kid Carter was pure vanilla for a city with stronger tastes.

New York City Stronger New Kid Pure

Some religious guys in sports give the impression, 'I've got something you don't have.'

Sports You Impression Something Give

In the late '60s, Senator Charles E. Goodell, Republican of New York, spoke out against the Vietnam War, bringing on the wrath of the Nixon administration and, as it turned out, the disaffection of conservative voters.

War New York Late New Conservative

Some great players, like Ted Williams and Stan Musial, had one more great hitting season left around the age of 40.

Age Great More Left Season Players

In 1949, I saw a World War II veteran named Lou Brissie, who had nearly lost a lower leg in combat, pitch in the All-Star Game in Brooklyn.

War World Game Brooklyn Lost Saw

Hundreds of ballplayers have performed well after Tommy John surgery, in which an elbow ligament is replaced by material from elsewhere on the body. More and more, athletes will perform with a bit of this or a bit of that in a joint or muscle.

Body Will More Muscle Well Surgery

Some of the most inspiring moments in sports have come from players with physical defects. Tom Dempsey, born without toes on his right foot, kicked a 63-yard field goal in 1970, using a straighter, wider shoe.

Sports Moments Goal Born Shoe Right

One of the most beautiful sights in my neighborhood is on High Holy Days when people walk to temple. Not only does this bring the traditional legendary weather, but it gives off a psychic signal to slow down.

Beautiful Walk People Weather Slow

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