Comments on: These Men Changed Baseball: Curt Roberts

By: Curtis Roberts, Jr.

Curtis Roberts, Jr. — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:09:29 +0000

Well Said…

I would like to know what happened to the families of the other 16 barrier breakers, it too may be an interesting after their fathers were finished with the game. I wonder what my father would say about today’s baseball game and the men they now call the boys of summer…

By: Curt Roberts, Jr.

Curt Roberts, Jr. — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:07:19 +0000

I am the Son of Curt Roberts, I find this essay to be something to be remembered, as it speaks to the core of the theater of baseball. For all of the players considered to be great, there is always a supporting cast of players considered marginal. Baseball is a team sport that is dependent on individual acts of greatness that set themselves apart from the rest. My dad was a great second baseman, but hitting was another story. If my dad had succeeded, the story of the Maz would be different, however we do not rewrite history. We remember it, learn from it and cherish its memories.

By: William Miller

William Miller — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:39:25 +0000

Great post. I often end up learning a lot more about baseball by reading your posts, and those of a couple of other fine baseball bloggers, than I have ever learned anywhere else. I appreciate the time you take to put these blog-posts together. Excellent, Bill

By: sportsphd

sportsphd — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:15:04 +0000

Glad you enjoy it. These posts are always incredibly interesting to put together. Baseball was integrated by a fascinating group of people.

By: verdun2

verdun2 — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:13:11 +0000

Welcome back to this series. Enjoy it, especially the info on the marginal players.
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