3rd trip, Bill Raftery.First trip, Geno. Second trip, CD.
I'd probably rather go with Greg.If I were still young, George Hincapie, a super domestique who rode in a record 17 Tours de France. I wanted to be a domestique.
At my present old age, I'd like to chat with Lance.
Gibson didn't talk much, but he did have some good quips. My favorite: I had seven pitches. Fastball, curveball, slider, changeup, brushback, knockdown, and hit batsman.There's plenty of sport celebrities I'd like to meet. But to sit next to for 4-5 hours? I'm not much of a talker myself, and if they aren't either..... could be a long ride. People like Bob Gibson (childhood hero) for example would have been great to meet, but I don't think he talked much.
Or at least someone like Roger de Vlaeminck who had a crazy sense of humor and was a classics beast...I'd probably rather go with Greg.
I was lucky to have had 3 times together with Muhammad Ali, the first was on State Street in Chicago. I was walking and he was walking toward me. I said hello and a 15-minute conversation ensued. Yes I did get his autograph. I searched my wallet for anything paper. I found a folded small sheet of paper he signed it and we had a nice talk about a computer-generated fight he had shown on Wide World of Sports against a former champ. He did not win. The real strange part, I got back to my office pulled out the paper to show friends and opened it to find he had signed my U.S, draft card notification.If it could be anybody, Muhammad Ali in his prime.
If it had to be someone living, CD
I imagine she might have some fascinating insights regarding the UCONN WBB program and the various personalities who she met
As a youngster, I met Drysdale in the parking lot at the Polo Grounds. It was after a game with the Giants. His wife was with him, and he was driving a 1956 Chevy. He signed an autograph for me.Gibson didn't talk much, but he did have some good quips. My favorite: I had seven pitches. Fastball, curveball, slider, changeup, brushback, knockdown, and hit batsman.
I wish I was old enough to see him and Drysdale in the 60's.
I met Frank Gifford and Rosey Grier at Fairfield University where the Giants practiced many years ago. I think I was 6 or 7 at the time.As a youngster, I met Drysdale in the parking lot at the Polo Grounds. It was after a game with the Giants. His wife was with him, and he was driving a 1956 Chevy. He signed an autograph for me.
And I bet she could tell some hilarious Geno stories.If it could be anybody, Muhammad Ali in his prime.
If it had to be someone living, CD
I imagine she might have some fascinating insights regarding the UCONN WBB program and the various personalities who she met
“No one goes there anymore, it’s too crowded”All this talk about dead sports stars got me thinking that Yogi would be a blast to sit next to. There was never anyone like Yogi.
Loved Phil, “Holy Cow”, “That Huckleberry”, and always got a word in for his daughter Penny. Loved the way he used to call the pitch count. “Strike One!!!”.Geno would be my first choice!
Phil Rizzuto would be a great choice!
Bobby Richardson 2b of the late 1950's 1960's NY Yankees was/still is my favorite ballplayer of all time!
The woman I'd choose is Rebecca Lobo knowledgeable and a great sense of humor!
Phil was great, also Mel Allen. I can still hear "Going, going, gone" rattling around in my head.Loved Phil, “Holy Cow”, “That Huckleberry”, and always got a word in for his daughter Penny. Loved the way he used to call the pitch count. “Strike One!!!”.