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VANDY
BOYS WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!
It was a season that could only be described as "Magical."
A season that was culminated in a dog pile on the pitcher's mound, after game
three in Omaha, Nebraska. The Vanderbilt baseball team was nothing less than
spectacular the entire 2019 season. Picked pre-season as the number one
Division I baseball team, they went wire-to-wire to finish the season as the
best baseball team in the NCAA. With an SEC-leading 59 victories, the Vandy
Boys proved to be unstoppable in their quest for another trip to
Omaha.
Led by freshman phenom--Kumar Rocker--who pitched his
way into the history books, the Vandy baseball team will be one that will never
be forgotten. On a team full of talent and five seniors, and arguably better
than the 2014 Championship team, the Vanderbilt baseball team broke records
that will stand for many years. They chewed up the SEC conference,
beating every other team. Never been done. They won the SEC
Tournament with a come-from-behind victory over Mississippi. Couldn't
happen. They went on to the Regional Play Offs to sweep Ohio State and
Indiana State. Not imaginable. Next for the Vandy Boys was the Super
Regional Play-offs where they would meet Duke for a three game set. After
a Game 1 loss to the Blue Devils, Kumar Rocker took the mound for Game 2 and
threw a no-no. The last time a Vanderbilt pitcher threw a no hitter was
against Belmont in 1971. In Game 3, Mason Hickman slammed the door shut
on Duke. Winning the Super Regionals would pave the way to the
College World Series in Omaha. After beating Mississippi State and
Louisville, only Michigan would stand between our boys and the trophy.
After losing the first game, Game 2 would once again put K Rock on the
hill, and he quietly punched out 11 Wolverines in 6 innings of work.
Tyler Brown, our sophomore closer came on and would seal the deal on Game
2. Game 3 would again place Mason Hickman on the mound and he was
nothing less than phenomenal in his win over the formidable Michigan Wolverines.
The season could have not have gone any better for Tim Corbin
and the Vandy Boys. The baseball season of 2019 was one that may never
happen again, but it will be one that will never be forgotten.
Tom, thanks for this awesome article!
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MIKE
McCARTY SENDS HIS REGARDS
Out of the
blue, this came in from Mighty MIKE McCARTY. . .
with surprise
appearance by D. PRICE. . .
and banjo virtuoso BEN PEDIGO:
“Larry:
I have attached
a picture and video from D Price’s youngest son Walker’s Louisville wedding
this weekend.
You may recognize the banjo player as Beta Pi alum Ben Pedigo - ,
our own ATO picker - and his son Harrison Pedigo - who sends his regards to all. Please post it on the
blog when you get a chance.
The attached
are the other two ATOs (McCarty & Price) at the wedding where we
listened to Ben Pedigo. Our wives Jodie and Kathy respectively are also pictured.
Pretty formal for a June wedding in Louisville thankfully it wasn't the
typical hazy hot and humid. Hope all is well in Nashville and with you and
yours.”
Much
appreciated Mike!
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GEORGE JOE SAYS TO SAY
HELLO
I got a Text message, and pictures
from the Great GEORGE JOE . . .
With a once-in-a-lifetime appearance
by ultimate “mystery-man” TIM CUSACK:
“Hanging out with Tim, Cusack in
Roswell, NM just before the game yesterday.
He’s gone through a lot over the years as one can imagine, but he’s
still keeping up his law practice, and is funny and quirky as ever!”
Thanks George!
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BOSS STEIN CHECKS IN
John Stein sent me these great pictures:
Thanks John!
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Coach and Rocker before Game 1 of Championship in Omaha
Beth happy with winning total game in Omaha
Thanks John!
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KEEPING
TABS:
Here is
a reminder of the Brothers and Sisters we have lost.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2018, No.07. Archive: Dec. 2018
BECKY BRUNING MANYAK, died
October 19, 2017.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2017, No.07. Archive: Sept. 2017Obituary:
ROB BLANKENHORN, died
December, 2016.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2017, No.05, (See Comment by Dick Stoner). Archive:
Sept. 2017
EDWARD G. “TED” STEPHANY,
died January 20, 2016.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2016, No.01, Archive: Jan. 2016
J. NEAL CRENSHAW, died
November 12, 2014.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2014, No.08, Archive: Nov. 2014
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2014, No.10, Archive: Dec. 2014
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2014, No.08, Archive: Nov. 2014
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2014, No.10, Archive: Dec. 2014
MILES WALSH, died in July,
2013.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2013, No.05, Comments Section (over 50 comments),
Archive: Aug.2013
DAVID HOWE, died November 30,
2006.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.68, Archive: Dec. 2006. Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2007, No.30, Archive: May. 2007
KURT WAGNER, died in July,
2002.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2016, No.02, Archive: Jan. 2016
ALEXANDER WILSON, died April
9, 1977.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.25, Lowenstein Essay Contest. Archive: Aug.
2006Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.33, Honoring Alex and Laura. Archive: Sept. 2006
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.45, Tale-o-Pig-Roast. Archive: Sept. 2006
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.50, Winner Essay Contest. Archive: Oct. 2006
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2017, No.05, Alexander Wilson. Archive: Sept. 2017
Alex and Laura are buried at the Nashville National Cemetery. The cemetery is at 1420 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN 37115. Alex and Laura are at Section KK, Site 794.
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THE
ARCHIVES
To
explore the “Archives” in this Blog – go to the top of the latest “blog issue”,
on the right. You access it by
clicking on the Month and Year, and it will drop down with choices. For example, if you click on December, 2006,
a list will drop down listing all issues that were published that month. Click on an issue, and you can then post a
comment to that issue. It’s never too
late to post a comment, right?
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POST, OR READ COMMENTS: Just click the button - Comments – below my
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BETA PI
BLOG ROSTER STATS:
As of July 5, 2019, there are 132 ATO’s on the blog email
list, including 13 Brothers whose e-mail address is unknown, plus 18 ATO
Gal-Pals.
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