Joe West = Class Act!

[UMP25]

I've had the pleasure of meeting Joe a few times, and he has been nothing but a gentleman each time. A generous, kind individual I have found him to be, with a great Texas-like personality (must be the 10-gallon hat he was always sporting). They don't make many like him, IMHO.

[TussAgee11]

While we are on the topic (or near it), I should point out that the guy I worked with tonight grew up best friends with the Hershbeck family. Kind of cool to hear the stories he had of them doing the lower level ball when they were young, (just like me!)

Maybe I could make it...

[mattmets]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

While we are on the topic (or near it), I should point out that the guy I worked with tonight grew up best friends with the Hershbeck family. Kind of cool to hear the stories he had of them doing the lower level ball when they were young, (just like me!)

Maybe I could make it...

My dad and uncle grew up with both Hirschbecks, literally from the time they were like 5 years old. Hearing some of the stories about what they were like, both on and off the field, makes me feel good about myself. (Heard that Mark was more of the "umpire" personality than John was, though.)