Eleven members and guests were in attendance at the County Line BBQ – the birthplace of the Rogers Hornsby Chapter – on Saturday, March 24, 2018 for a discussion of the upcoming season and an entertaining quiz presented by Dan Walsh. This was arguably the most fun that the members have ever had with a quiz.
Dan asked that a player of “color,” that is, a player with a color in his name or nickname, e.g. Dick Green, Red Ruffing, etc. be listed by his primary position for each of the nine positions along with a similarly named/nicknamed utility player and manager. The contestant with one or more players at the most positions would be deemed the winner.
Names mentioned by the various contestants included some fairly obvious players such as Red Schoendienst and Bud Black to the more obscure such as Chief Yellow Horse. Chief Yellow Horse compiled a career record of 8-4 in 38 games (8 starts) for the ’21-’22 Pirates . You can look it up.
Honors went to Jim Baker who was granted his choice of major awards from Dan’s major award grab bag.
The date and time for our next meeting is TBD. An announcement will be forthcoming at a future date.