You just never know what familiar face might pop up while cruising the internet. I was trolling on eBay (book bargains…) and ran across one of the neighborhood kids.
Of course, he’s not a kid anymore.
Randy Saunier with the Clinton Giants
Back in the knee-scuffing days, Randy was about three feet tall with the hair about as blonde as it comes. (No offense, Mr. Saunier – in the unlikely event you should read this – but I recall you resembling a cotton ball on little legs.) He was a little younger and lived in the big house in the cul-de-sac.
As a baseball fan from way back (some of my best days were as a Gladstein Plumber – McAlester Boys Club league…), I’m happy to know someone from the old neighborhood got to play for a paycheck. Randy was drafted by the San Francisco Giants, and swung a bat for one of their farm club teams in Clinton, Ohio.
Under that ballcap, I can just get a glimpse of some blonde hair. Hope his has held up better than mine…
Should you want to bid on the baseball card: