Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Softball The first softball wasn't a ball it was a glove! There are a lot of softball players in the hall of fame. Softball is a very popular sport. In this sport there is, pitcher, catcher, 1st base, 2nd base, shortstop, 3rd base, left out field, center out field, right out field. There are 2 kinds of softball the fastpitch, and slowpitch. Softball is played over 140 states. About 30 million americans play softball every year.…

In order to demonstrate his gratitude, Lou Gehrig uses a humble tone with a strong appeal towards logos. Over the course of Gehrig’s career in professional baseball he made quite a name for himself, he gained a reputation as a dependable player who could produce big numbers for his team. He played over two thousand consecutive games in fact to be precise two thousand one hundred and thirty. While maintaining this streak he also suffered many injuries such as a broken thumb, broken toe, and…

In the short story, Bullet in the Brain, by Tobias Wolff, a character named Anders is shot in the head. As the bullet is traveling through his head and his life fades away, his last memory is portrayed as one of his most favorite days, “This is what he remembered. Heat. A baseball field.” Instead of remembering his family or friends, he remembered a simple time where everything was once easy. As a boy, Anders was able to enjoy his life with not a worry in the world. One day in the summer, he met…

No Hall of Fame for Pete Rose Most hits in MLB history and Pete Rose can't get in the Hall of Fame. Gambling is against MLB rules and punishment can range from anywhere between one year and life banishment from the MLB. Baseball has been named America’s pastime and obstructions in the game tend to affect the way people watch baseball. Pete Rose bet on baseball and that obstructs MLB rule causing Rose to not be eligible for the Hall of Fame. Pete Rose was so obsessed with gambling, “Records of…

Perfection For about a week I have tried to find the write words to explain to people what it is like to be a perfectionist. How would you describe it? Someone who strives to be perfect. Someone who everyone wants to be. A person who dose not stop until everything in there life is perfect. I only wish that was what perfection is like. You see “At its root, perfectionism isn’t really about a deep love of being meticulous. It’s about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing others.…

One day Billy Rodriguez the high school baseball player was hitting some batting practice. He was hitting well but only ever had warning track power, he could never seem to get the ball over the fence. Billy’s hitting coach Mark McGuire said “Hey Billy, I’ve ben noticing you have been having a little trouble with your power. I have a way you’ll get into the majors for sure.” “What is it Billy asked? I’ll do anything to go pro!” Billy said enthusiastically. “Here take these needles, they’re…

1936 and Babe Ruth was elected one of the very first five inductees. Babe Ruth is a true American legend. Even to this day, he is known as the best baseball player. Therefore, Babe has made an impact on many lives around the world. Babe Ruth was a part of major league baseball spanned 22 seasons from 1914 to 1935, and during this time he set the bar for being a role model to younger generations and professionally for upcoming baseball players. The significant difference between Babe Ruth and…

Baseball in the 1930s When the Great Depression hit, it affected the money American people had. This really affected baseball. Ticket sales were the main money source for owners of teams and with less people coming to the games, they had to find new ways to get people to come. There was many changes to the sport in the ‘30s. The 1930s was an important time for baseball. Even with the Depression, the Golden Age of Baseball continued (Banks). With the impact of the Depression,…

The Wizard Go crazy folks, go crazy! From 580 stolen bases, to fifteen time all star, and one World Series ring, Ozzie Smith has done it all. Ozzie also has worked with charities throughout his life and still is today. Ozzie has had many achievements; fifteen time all star, World Series Champion(1982), NLCS MVP(1985), thirteen time Gold Glove winner, Silver Slugger award, #1 retired for the Cardinals in honor of him, and a Hall of Famer in Cooperstown, New York. Ozzie was nicknamed ‘The Wizard…

Wooooo... Baseball...Doesn’t everyone in America and all over the world just love it with all passion!!!!!! Baseball has been proven to be one of the best sports ever to play and it brings challenges yet enjoyments in families as well as bringing the community together. Some people have even said that Baseball are like sweets you just can’t get enough from it. For example, people who want to become professionals; they experience some hard cord practice lasting a minimum of 8 hours plus…