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I was gonna make an off-color joke,
but I read the story. Nice guy.
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Aug 7, 2009 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty cool
This is my favorite quote though.
LaCock estimates he has competed in 50-60 triathlons and 13 marathons. He has run, swum and biked for charity, raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through its Team in Training program.
“It’s all a matter of how you train,” he said. “Anyone can do it if they train properly, anyone who has any physical ability, if they train.”
You’d think someone who’s done 50-60 triathlons and 13 marathons would be a bit more… um svelte.
Good for him though, sounds like he’s making the most out of his post-major league baseball life.
"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07
by RynoHoF on Aug 7, 2009 12:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're right
I didn’t really think about it when I first saw the picture but you would think he would be in better shape. It does say he competed not completed the triathlons and marathons. Maybe he just ran, biked and swam just a few miles.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 7, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he did the triathlons, etc. years ago.
He is, after all, 59 years old.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Aug 7, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad is 66 and still does at least a dozen triathlons a year
One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.
by chilango2 on Aug 7, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good for him!
Not everyone ages the same way.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Aug 7, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did You Know LaCock's Number Is Retired?
When I met him at Spring training this year, he posed this question. Since I knew the answer why that was. he bought my beer.
"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008
by BeerCub on Aug 7, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the answer?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 7, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When LaCock joined the Cubs, he wore #23
That number was retired by the Cubs in 2005 (for Ryne Sandberg, not LaCock)
by Brian17 on Aug 7, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very clever
Thanks.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 7, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trivia!
Who was the last Cub to wear #23 before Sandberg? Hint: this question is topical.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Aug 7, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I better get your book. LOL
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
by tucsoncubsfan on Aug 7, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shameless promotion.
Yes, you should.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Aug 7, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I KNOW!!! I KNOW!!!
What? I’m disqualified to answer the question…oh drat. Oh well…people with the book will know and won’t have a Rockie time answering it.
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by kaseyi on Aug 7, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's another hint in kaseyi's comment.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Aug 7, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DINGDINGDING!
We have a winner.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Aug 7, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Photo of Tracy wearing #23 (number not completely visible)
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al on Aug 7, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Darn it
You just beat me in posting that, so I guess I will just have to post on of the original subject…Pete LaCock
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by kaseyi on Aug 7, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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