Advantages of the "No Finances" Era
Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:14 pm
Yeah, it makes me sound like an "old fogey" traditionalist, but I prefer the pre-1960 era. Sure, there was some team movement, but I simply prefer the smaller 8-team leagues and not having to deal with prima donna free agents. I also like the irregularly-shaped "classic" parks, which adds a bit of character to each city.
Of course, there are the players, who have since become mythologized ("Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio" indeed) [;)].
Personal note: the other thing, which is pyschological, is the fact that I was born in 1957. That was the last year the Brooklyn Dodgers existed. I was born in Southern California, and when my parents came back east, the Dodgers were on the verge of heading west. Ever since I became a baseball fan, I've held a special place in my heart for the Dodgers, even though I now follow the Pirates.
Of course, there are the players, who have since become mythologized ("Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio" indeed) [;)].
Personal note: the other thing, which is pyschological, is the fact that I was born in 1957. That was the last year the Brooklyn Dodgers existed. I was born in Southern California, and when my parents came back east, the Dodgers were on the verge of heading west. Ever since I became a baseball fan, I've held a special place in my heart for the Dodgers, even though I now follow the Pirates.