I was born in 1953. We didn’t have video games. We had physical toys and playing cards. We glued cars together from kits. Here are some of the toys:
Train set
The History Channel ran a series called The Toys That Built America.
My generation was the first exposed to and motivated by toy ads on TV.
“Who’s Sorry Now?” is a 1923 song by with lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby and music by Ted Snyder. I was watching the film about Kalmar and Ruby today (Three Little Words ); the song is sung by Gloria DeHaven in the film. The most famous version is the Connie Francis record from 1958.
Don Stanhouse – “Full Pack”
Earl Weaver called him “Full Pack” because of how many cigarettes Weaver would smoke when Stanhouse pitched. He was a relief pitcher for the Orioles in 1978 and 1979. He took a long time between pitches and threw a lot of pitches that were not strikes. He counted on hitters being impatient and eager to swing at anything. It was very frustrating to watch as a fan but he got the job done most of the time as a closer. I saw him at an autograph show a few years ago and the long curly hair is gone. I can’t recall if he just had short hair or was bald.
Joe Altobelli – “Cement Head”
Altobelli was the manager who led the Orioles to the last World Series win. He did not come across as a great baseball mind like Earl Weaver, his predecessor. The Orioles owner, Edward Bennett Williams called him “Cement Head”. I guess a famous successful lawyer like Williams didn’t like having his huge investment managed by a guy who only went to high school.
Curt Blefary – “Clank”
Blefary was primarily an outfielder for the Orioles from 1965-1968. He could hit and was Rookie of the Year in 1965. He was not a good fielder and was nicknamed “Clank” by teammate Frank Robinson.
Look at these examples.
She used “gazpacho” when she meant “Gestapo”. She shouldn’t have used that either. She’s terrible.
Sad! 