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Benton D Struckcheon

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8. I'm an original Mets fan,

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 03:46 PM

Apr 2014

taken to the Polo Grounds by my dad when I was four and my brother was six, to watch the Mets in their first season in 1961. Magical times. They used to let us walk on the field after the game.
I'm rooting for Daniel Murphy too. Boomer Esiason and the rest owe him an apology.

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The Endless Chronicles of Stupid, Childbirth Edition [View all] WilliamPitt Apr 2014 OP

Wonderful Will. Our first 2 children were born at a time when Mom was whisked away and Dad Autumn Apr 2014 #1

The guy plays for the Mets jmowreader Apr 2014 #2

My daughter had a C-section in December LadyHawkAZ Apr 2014 #3

"clue-by-four" For The Win!! n/t Beartracks Apr 2014 #29

Good for You, WP Leith Apr 2014 #4

Well done! K&R! Enthusiast Apr 2014 #5

Take heart ... GeorgeGist Apr 2014 #6

'Murika, land of family values. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2014 #7

I'm an original Mets fan, Benton D Struckcheon Apr 2014 #8

Same here ... Same age ... Same Polo Grounds ... Trajan Apr 2014 #26

First season was 62 The Wizard Apr 2014 #35

Damnit Will you made me cry. Thanks for this wonderful enlightening post. Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #9

Very good article, Will... Dorian Gray Apr 2014 #10

Let's get one of these idiots to volunteer.. MicaelS Apr 2014 #11

Huge K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2014 #12

I re-lived my first son's birth naturallyselected Apr 2014 #13

Outstanding post, my friend! I can close my eyes and re-live the births of both ... 11 Bravo Apr 2014 #14

beautiful post Will passiveporcupine Apr 2014 #15

I was very sorry to hear that Boomer Esiason had said something so out of touch and repugnant. Dustlawyer Apr 2014 #16

Wonderful writing, Will. countryjake Apr 2014 #17

Well said, Mr. Pitt. Mr. Murphy did exactly what anyone would do in that situation. HE WAS THERE madinmaryland Apr 2014 #18

You 'da PaPa, WP ReRe Apr 2014 #19

April 7, 1977 N_E_1 for Tennis Apr 2014 #20

Francesa and Eisiason are morons. I feel for their mothers, wives and children mountain grammy Apr 2014 #21

^^^^this^^^^ irisblue Apr 2014 #25

. . .especially since "Boomer"'s own son has cystic fibrosis. DinahMoeHum Apr 2014 #44

Excellent piece, Will. Richardo Apr 2014 #22

Incredible story. onecaliberal Apr 2014 #23

My daughter was born on April 1, too rickyhall Apr 2014 #24

Great post, William ... Trajan Apr 2014 #27

Thank you for this Warpy Apr 2014 #28

K&R.... daleanime Apr 2014 #30

Civilized societies have paternity leave. BlueMTexpat Apr 2014 #31

Could not agree more OwnedByCats Apr 2014 #32

Jimmy Rollins flew home 4/2/14 for the birth of his daughter BumRushDaShow Apr 2014 #33

And, in Chicago, a professional returns to his team Mopar151 Apr 2014 #38

I wonder how much that's a function of playing in New York... malthaussen Apr 2014 #40

Sports commentators The Wizard Apr 2014 #34

Esiason and his ilk are neanderthals (if they would even claim them!) LibGranny Apr 2014 #36

Will, this might be your best post ever. loudsue Apr 2014 #37

WORK is more important than ANYTHING. malthaussen Apr 2014 #39

Well said, Will. The flap over Daniel Murphy's actions has been extraordinarily stupid. Demoiselle Apr 2014 #41

We have a society that has been conditioned to value wealth over human well being, Zorra Apr 2014 #42

Great piece, Will Oilwellian Apr 2014 #43

"Boomer", Carton and Francesa really laid an egg. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2014 #45

Boomer Esiason never won anything worthy of note? hfojvt Apr 2014 #46

I don't come here for sports analysis theboss Apr 2014 #48

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. WilliamPitt Apr 2014 #47

Up WilliamPitt Apr 2014 #49