When I was a little kid, sports were not a “thing” in my house. However, the next door neighbor was a Phillies season ticket fan and in the late 40s took me to my very first baseball game.
I will never forget walking into old Shibe Park, dingy and poorly lit. Then all of a sudden I was looking out over this gorgeous brilliant green playing field under the lights and I was mesmerized. I seem to remember some home runs being hit that night but I especially remember the Phils pitcher, “Schoolboy” Rowe, batting twice and reaching base both times.