By Gary Lloyd A decade ago, I’d be at a couple baseball games a week. I would bring two printed rosters, a three-subject college-ruled notebook, three black-ink pens, a tape … Continue reading A brand new ballgame
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The tidal wave of enthusiasm and pride
By Gary Lloyd I was idling in my truck beside Block 4 at historic Oak Hill Cemetery, starting at downtown Birmingham. I had finished some Trussville-related historical research early and … Continue reading The tidal wave of enthusiasm and pride
Sitting dead red at old baseball field
By Gary Lloyd It’s been 20 years since I was robbed of a home run to left field here, since I covered second base to tag out a would-be base-stealer. … Continue reading Sitting dead red at old baseball field
Baseball in October
I’m writing this in October, because the feelings, the frustrations over base-running miscues and late-inning disappointments, are fresh. Bluntly? The Atlanta Braves broke my heart again. It’s a theme. All … Continue reading Baseball in October
Paws and Claws or Pause and Clause?
Former student-athletes weigh in on Hewitt, Clay rivalry I saw a post on Twitter last week that said, “Give me a horror story from your specialty in five words or … Continue reading Paws and Claws or Pause and Clause?
Sandlot Sonny
By Gary Lloyd As someone who writes stories, I am conditioned to find the theme, to dig for the hidden meaning like a dog after whatever lies a foot beneath … Continue reading Sandlot Sonny
Field of Themes
By Gary Lloyd Before my YouTube channel included interviews with Alabama football stars, scenes from tornado-ravaged cities and city council meetings, and seldom-watched book promotions, there was a lone video. … Continue reading Field of Themes
Alabama student-athlete uses lessons learned to help community
DAPHNE, Ala. – Bayside Academy rising senior Sam Koby doesn’t consider himself a “superior volunteer,” but a look at his extracurricular activities calendar shows otherwise. The president of the Daphne … Continue reading Alabama student-athlete uses lessons learned to help community
Braves team reminds of days gone by
When you’re a kid in Alabama, playing Little League baseball at dusty fields, you pray that the team that selects you for the spring season will be the Braves. You … Continue reading Braves team reminds of days gone by
Scenes from SEC Baseball Tournament
Some views from the 2018 SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.
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