Mori’s playing days were the golden era of the Giants, and he won 12 titles as a player including 9 straight from 1965-73. In 1978, Mori became coach for the Swallows, where Charlie Manuel played. In the late 80’s to early 90’s, he managed the Seibu Lions, winning 6 titles. (and for some reason changed his first name to Masa-aki) He didn’t manage former Lions Kaz Matsui or Matsuzaka, but did manage current ESPN analyst Orestes Destrade. Later with the Yokohama Bay Stars, he turned now-Dodger Takashi Saito into a closer.

Anyway, it appears to be sheer coincidence that so many Japanese catchers wear Carlton Fisk’s number.

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Oh another note, as a VT alumnus, it’s been really quite touching to see all of these tributes from across the sporting spectrum. As a Uni Watch reader, I find it especially interesting because maroon and orange is not a typical color combination. How different would it feel if our colors were, say, red and blue?

Thanks for putting this together Paul. I will be forwarding today’s page to my fellow Hokies.

Teebz said:

The Colorado Avalanche also wore a Columbine High School patch in memory of the tragedy there. It was only worn in the playoffs due to the timing of the shooting in terms of the NHL season.

Sorry, couldn’t find any closeups.

Good job, Lord Stanley.

I did find some close-ups and clear shots of the patch, though. Forsberg wearing one. Jon Klemm wearing the patch. Klemm showing off his patch to Wendel Clark as a Red Wing (2-in-1 photo!). Dale Hunter likes his patch.

stuby said:

Perhaps I’m a bit cynical. No, I am cynical. I’ve been trying to imagine what the extent of tributes would be like if the Virginia Tech tragedy had happened at a university that no one had heard of before, didn’t have a recognizable logo/color scheme.

If this had happened at my alma mater, Sacramento State, or a Kansas Wesleyan University or an Albion College, would we have SEC baseball players and Arena League coaches wearing those logos?

I like to think that the tributes would be the same. I don’t know.

stuby, I will agree with you on this one. I think the fact that VaTech is such a powerhouse football-wise definitely played into the magnitude of the memorials. Sadly, if this happened at MY alma mater, St. Olaf, I am pretty sure the tributes would be strictly regional.

I also agree with Christopher that the thirty gunshot deaths that happen today across the nation won’t get as much play because there is something about an anomaly, especyally one of a horrific nature, that grabs the collective consciousness and won’t let go. It’s not fair, but it’s understandable and shouldn’t take away from the heartfelt sorrow engendered across the nation.

On a lighter note, stuby, thanks for posting a pic of Jack Morris. He will always be a hero in MN. Are you a relocated Twins’ fan?

Minna, I’ve never been a Twins fan but have always been impressed by Jack Morris. I remember watching him throw his no-hitter with the Tigers in ‘84 on the NBC Game of the Week (i think). Then the ‘91 series against the Braves. Just a great pitcher.

Minna H. said:

stuby said:

Perhaps I’m a bit cynical. No, I am cynical. I’ve been trying to imagine what the extent of tributes would be like if the Virginia Tech tragedy had happened at a university that no one had heard of before, didn’t have a recognizable logo/color scheme.

If this had happened at my alma mater, Sacramento State, or a Kansas Wesleyan University or an Albion College, would we have SEC baseball players and Arena League coaches wearing those logos?

I like to think that the tributes would be the same. I don’t know.

stuby, I will agree with you on this one. I think the fact that VaTech is such a powerhouse football-wise definitely played into the magnitude of the memorials. Sadly, if this happened at MY alma mater, St. Olaf, I am pretty sure the tributes would be strictly regional.

I also agree with Christopher that the thirty gunshot deaths that happen today across the nation won’t get as much play because there is something about an anomaly, especyally one of a horrific nature, that grabs the collective consciousness and won’t let go. It’s not fair, but it’s understandable and shouldn’t take away from the heartfelt sorrow engendered across the nation.

On a lighter note, stuby, thanks for posting a pic of Jack Morris. He will always be a hero in MN. Are you a relocated Twins’ fan?

to go off of that, those Case people know about the shooting here a few years ago, nowhere near the magnitude of VTech, but no one wore memorial patches including our own teams. so part of the reason for all of these memorial patches or gestures is because it is such a large university that almost everyone knows about

Dan, are you talking about this?
Trial under way.

We had a pretty horrific shooting here as well. The Red Lake shooting. High school boy killed his grandfather, the grandfather’s girlfriend, then went to school and started shooting. He killed seven people there before killing himself. I don’t remember a single team paying tribute. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

stuby said:

Perhaps I’m a bit cynical. No, I am cynical. I’ve been trying to imagine what the extent of tributes would be like if the Virginia Tech tragedy had happened at a university that no one had heard of before, didn’t have a recognizable logo/color scheme.

If this had happened at my alma mater, Sacramento State, or a Kansas Wesleyan University or an Albion College, would we have SEC baseball players and Arena League coaches wearing those logos?

I like to think that the tributes would be the same. I don’t know.

stuby, I will agree with you on this one. I think the fact that VaTech is such a powerhouse football-wise definitely played into the magnitude of the memorials. Sadly, if this happened at MY alma mater, St. Olaf, I am pretty sure the tributes would be strictly regional.

I also agree with Christopher that the thirty gunshot deaths that happen today across the nation won’t get as much play because there is something about an anomaly, especyally one of a horrific nature, that grabs the collective consciousness and won’t let go. It’s not fair, but it’s understandable and shouldn’t take away from the heartfelt sorrow engendered across the nation.

On a lighter note, stuby, thanks for posting a pic of Jack Morris. He will always be a hero in MN. Are you a relocated Twins’ fan?

to go off of that, those Case people know about the shooting here a few years ago, nowhere near the magnitude of VTech, but no one wore memorial patches including our own teams. so part of the reason for all of these memorial patches or gestures is because it is such a large university that almost everyone knows about

anyone see the stripey socks on the cardinals starting pitcher on saturday?

Anthony Reyes has worn the high, striped socks every since he has been in the majors. I tried to find a picture of him in the minors wearing the high socks or when he was at USC, but I was unable to do so.

The Colorado Avalanche also wore a Columbine High School patch in memory of the tragedy there. It was only worn in the playoffs due to the timing of the shooting in terms of the NHL season.

Here you can see the patch under the “bigfoot” logo on Peter Forsberg’s sleeve.

And just barely here on Patrick Roy’s left arm.

And here again on Forsberg.

Sorry, couldn’t find any closeups.

Perhaps I’m a bit cynical. No, I am cynical. I’ve been trying to imagine what the extent of tributes would be like if the Virginia Tech tragedy had happened at a university that no one had heard of before, didn’t have a recognizable logo/color scheme.

If this had happened at my alma mater, Sacramento State, or a Kansas Wesleyan University or an Albion College, would we have SEC baseball players and Arena League coaches wearing those logos?

I like to think that the tributes would be the same. I don’t know.

stuby, I will agree with you on this one. I think the fact that VaTech is such a powerhouse football-wise definitely played into the magnitude of the memorials. Sadly, if this happened at MY alma mater, St. Olaf, I am pretty sure the tributes would be strictly regional.

I also agree with Christopher that the thirty gunshot deaths that happen today across the nation won’t get as much play because there is something about an anomaly, especyally one of a horrific nature, that grabs the collective consciousness and won’t let go. It’s not fair, but it’s understandable and shouldn’t take away from the heartfelt sorrow engendered across the nation.

On a lighter note, stuby, thanks for posting a pic of Jack Morris. He will always be a hero in MN. Are you a relocated Twins’ fan?