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Willie Mays and All Our Praise

Had given Willie all of our praise; To see great plays would watch Mays; Out in field, we did find him roam; A baseball field was friendly home. To play baseball always did love; Caught fabulous flies with his glove; When the bases had been loaded, He hit ball and bat exploded. After runners crossed the bases, We would see smiles on their faces; After they had scored run by run, Found that game was finally done. Amazing Mays was no longer here; Frantic fly Into clear sky did disappear; Baseball always would love and laud; New team on will be coached by God.

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Date: 6/21/2024 10:20:00 AM
Hello James Horn, Willie mays was really a great baseball player. He won a lot of games. I wonder who will be next to be famous. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/4/2024 9:10:00 AM
Hello James Parker,Now I understand why it was easy to write. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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James Horn
Date: 7/4/2024 5:33:00 AM
That is why it was so easy to write this poem. Have to answer other comments.
Date: 6/20/2024 3:53:00 PM
Baseball isn't something they play in the UK therefore he's not someone I have heard of James thanks for sharing:-) x
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James Horn
Date: 7/4/2024 5:34:00 AM
Cricket and soccer of course.
Date: 6/20/2024 12:34:00 PM
Although not played here in the uk, I'd often heard of Willie Mays who was one of the greats in American baseball. Lovely tribute poem to him James. Tom
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/4/2024 5:44:00 AM
Sachin Tendulkar, India, Shane Warne, Australia. For cricket. Football, I'd go with, Eusabio, Ronaldo, Maradona, the list is endless. Hope you had a lovely birthday James.
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James Horn
Date: 7/4/2024 5:35:00 AM
Who would be comparable to him in Soccer and Cricket.
Date: 6/20/2024 7:18:00 AM
baseball heroes never die, they just fade away...a gritty write that includes a touch of sweet sentiments... Grrreat to be back knowing you are still around dear friend, jack...thanks for trips back here on soup!
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James Horn
Date: 7/4/2024 5:37:00 AM
Did you eat Tony the Tiger cereal with your soup. Remember that your Dad was a retired General.
Date: 6/20/2024 6:47:00 AM
I have so many fond memories of watching baseball with my dad growing up as a kid, and the "Say Hey Kid" was a big part of that. Thanks for taking me back James.
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James Horn
Date: 7/4/2024 5:41:00 AM
Had character and talent. A great person.
Date: 6/20/2024 6:44:00 AM
Great poem.
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James Horn
Date: 7/4/2024 5:40:00 AM
Tom, Glad that you appreciated the thoughts.
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Tom Woody
Date: 6/20/2024 2:54:00 PM
I'm glad you agree. Ahem

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