Even though it was the minors, Carson competed against and with some big names. He played against Mickey Mantle, who was the shortstop for an Oklahoma minor league team at the time. Another highlight of his career was practicing with the New York Yankees in They gave him an honorary uniform, with a number on it not used by the major league teams of the time, and he worked out with Joe DiMaggio. Although the catcher position was his best, he played a multitude of positions based on what the team needed at the time.
Part of what prompted this change was a job offer from Bell, which he took and worked there until he retired at the age of At Bell, he played on their industry league baseball team, and they put him through college studying at nights at Brooklyn College, graduating in Ten years later, attendance barely surpassed 12 million, and only twenty-one leagues operated. Television, which eroded both minor and major league attendance, also contributed.
Carson believes that now college baseball has occupied the role the minors once held. Today, Carson lives with his wife, Joan, the kids and grandkids long out of the house. The tradition of baseball still runs through the family, with the grandkids playing the sport. Carson himself lacks the energy to play, due to a fluid build-up in his brain preventing him from more than shuffling when he walks. Gesundheitsverhalten als intentionales und volitionales Geschehen by Oliver Hartelt - - 12 pages.
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Dallo - - pages. Give a Man a Horse: Gladiatori by Antonio Franchini - Globalisierung Und Fu Ball by Anonym - - 28 pages. Gloria Campobello by Felipe Segura - - 69 pages. Glorious innings by Richard Bouwman - - pages.
Glorious Summers and Discontents by Mike Atherton - - pages. Commission on Goals for American Recreation - - 46 pages. God Save the Fan by Will Leitch - - pages. Going Far by Joe Henderson - Golden Snapshots by D'angelo Askew, Greene - Goldkinder by Brigitte Berendonk - - pages. Golf - Etiquette and Behaviour by H. Hutchinson - - 26 pages. Hutchinson - - 38 pages.
Golf - Out of Form by Walter Simpson - - 36 pages. Golf for a Rainy Day by Frank G. Golf for Adults by Sacke Frondelius - Golf for Women by Patty Berg - - 82 pages. Golf Made Easy by J Forrest - - 82 pages. Golf My Way by Jack Nicklaus - - pages. Golf Simplified by Dave Hunter - - 84 pages. Dicas e Segredos by Jaime Bernardes - pages.
Government and the sports business - - pages. Department for Culture, Media and Sport - - 21 pages. Grace under pressure by Adrianne Blue - - pages. Grandparents and Softball by Sam Kegley - Grannis of the fifth by Arthur Stanwood Pier - - pages. They both have need of volunteer labor as well as donations. Call for the Food Pantry, or for the Clothes Closet. Generous Local Businesses I'm continually impressed by examples of kindness from the leaders of local businesses in this community, men and women who generously donate their resources for community projects, charities, and needy individuals.
Much of the generosity is quiet and unpublicized. Recent examples that come to mind involve Pensar Corp. Appleton Parks and Recreation link is to http: They have a link to the latest brochure about events and activities in the area, plus a guide to parks and trails in the area.
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Hats off to a fine example of local agencies doing good things for the community. Appleton's Churches and Religious Organizations Appleton provides a diverse and vibrant religious community that does a great deal of good for the community. If you're looking for a broad choice of religions and churches in a community with solid family values, Appleton is the place! Appleton is loaded with coolness, in my opinion.
Of course, not everything is cool. If I were a whiner, I could talk about a couple of pet peeves. You know, things like Appleton's plague of "temporary" concrete roads. Well, for those of you moving here, be warned that most streets in Appleton are made of concrete and require many weeks to install. An entire street or neighborhood can be closed to traffic for nearly 2 months when a road is being in, compared to the few days that asphalt roads need.
The advantage of concrete is that it can last for years in Appleton's challenging weather - and it makes sense economically, if the road is left there for years. But over and over we see fairly new concrete roads being torn up to put in new water lines or cables or gas lines or whatever - probably costing a lot more money and much more inconvenience that asphalt. Just seems crazy to me - and definitely uncool. Here's an idea for a bumper sticker: For example, a meaningful bumper sticker in Utah a few years ago, during a period of intense road construction in preparation for the Winter Olympics, was "Welcome to Utah!
But there is hope for change in at least one of these areas, if only we can bring back good ol' DDT. I've had hundreds of comments on my Appleton page over the years. In , I decided I should share a few. Yeah, it's blatant self-promotion. I probably won't share the ones that say what a loser site this is! The first three are legitimate, real messages that I did not make up. As for the last one, well, you judge. Thank you so much for your wonderful website about Appleton. My husband has been interviewing in several different places over the past few months for a job promotion.
Every time he has had an interview I have looked on the internet for information about the area we could possibly be moving to.
I an always baffled by how hard it can be to get the type of information one needs when considering moving somewhere new. Your site was so informative I knew that Appleton would be a good place for our family. So, yesterday when my husband was offered the job in Appleton I was able to support him in that opportunity without reservation. I'm originally from Wisconsin, but haven't lived there in about 25 years. None of the websites I've found in the past with regard to ANY area of the country offered the things I was looking for.
I wanted restaurant lists - and reviews. I wanted housing info, shopping info, neighborhood info, etc Although Green Bay has one of the better guides, so many of the photos are the standard photo, or a business photo. I wanted to see what the actual streets and neighborhoods and events looked like I now know about area restaurants, mechanics, where to go for Christmas trees, where to get good groceries, etc.
You name it - it's there! Here is a comment received in November of and used with permission: This is long overdue. It is in part due to your unique site that we made the trip to Appleton and ultimately choosing this location to open the first KaBloom in the state. When we visited the people were so nice and helpful so much for "MN nice" -- you guys are the best and we ended up moving here in June. Thank you for putting so much time into the site and this reader does appreciate it Thanks again for helping us make the right decision to call Appleton our home!
I'm delighted that this page would help bring people from Minnesota to Appleton.
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If the word continues to get out about what a fantastic place Appleton is, we expect thousands more Minnesotans to flee that state and head to greener pastures here. I was surprised by another interesting comment in , used with permission from a reader in New England:.
Plus, I'm an extreme foodie so I really appreciated the restaurant reviews on your site because eating good was probably one of my main priorities during my visit. So keep up the great work on the site! Her Lacy site, is Sunflowerspa. I think the City of Appleton should add your link to their site. I'd be willing to contact them urging them to do so. And of course, that led me to investigate and praise the outstanding SunFlowerSpa. We live in Southern California and are exploring better geographic areas to raise our young daughter.
Having visited Wisconsin while I was growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, we are intrigued by data that suggests Appleton might be a possible area that meets our relocation criteria. Your information underscores positive attributes that we have discovered so far.
Thanks, from afar, for your creative efforts! We will continue to refer to your site and its links while we think about coming up to take a look! Another visitor top my site in Feb. Insight on Business - a leading publication about business and business leaders in Northeastern Wisconsin and especially the Fox Valley. Coldwell Banker - a major source of realtors for the Fox Valley with a very positive reputation. They also provide a space for some of us local magicians to get together occasionally, in addition to doing other great things for the community like building a home for Habitat for Humanity.
What's new at JeffLindsay. Northing East of Wisconsin: Photo Gallery - an MSN group where hundreds of Appleton pictures have been posted, including a lot from many decades ago. Many are of poor quality, but it's a unique and valuable collection. Winter Scenes in Appleton - my collection of photos. Flag Day parade photos from Appleton - taken June 12, , by your Webmaster. Photos from Houdini Days, - another offering from your photo-happy Webmaster. City of Appleton - the Web page for the city government, offering information on elected officials, city policies, public transportation, the Appleton police, and other services.
Photos from Appleton by your favorite Webmaster, Jeff Lindsay. Also be sure to look at my new page of Winter Scenes in Appleton. Appleton Downtown - a site with abundant information about events and maps of local restaurants and businesses. Sponsored by Appleton Downtown, Inc. Appleton Downtown Eateries - from AppletonDowntown. Official site with abundant links to local services, attractions, and important details like how to pay taxes.
They've made tremendous progress in recent years and are doing a great job of building our community, strengthening families, and meeting the needs of many individuals who might otherwise be overlooked. United Way Fox Cities stands out among the United Way groups across the nation and has tremendous leadership and strong local support. Has a reputation for wealth quite a few executives from paper companies used to have mansions there.
City of Menasha - on Appleton's south border, rich with industry and heritage. Grand Chute - on the north end of Appleton. The term "chute" refers to rapids in the Fox River. City of Kaukauna - the official site.
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Fox Valley Symphony - a fabulous source of musical delight in the Fox Valley. Octoberfest Online Art in the Park - my photos. More photos from Appleton Lots of photos and details about our parts. Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley - a great organization helping those in need.
Wisconsin Public Radio Wisconline - a guide to events all over Wisconsin. Devil's Lake, Wisconsin - one of the best state parks in Wisconsin, a marvelous place to hike, go rock climbing, camping, boating, whatever. A huge place with a lot of fun options. The Wisconsin Electric Reader - stories and tidbits from Wisconsin history University of Wisconsin at Green Bay Fox Valley Scene Newspaper - Loads of information about local happenings, concerts, dance, theater, music, comedy, sports, events, exhibits, galleries, museums, etc.
Appleton Historical Society - Formed in by a group of Appleton area residents who would like to see Appleton's History preserved and made accessible to the public. Valley Bakers Association - wholesale food service company serving most of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
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House on the Rock - a bizarre Wisconsin tourist attraction. Pricey and several hours away from Appleton, but many people recommend it. Couldn't resist adding this link. They make wild blueberry and maple chocolates dipped in Belgian and French chocolate. Thanks, Alan of Nova Scotia, for the link suggestion. See Wisconsin Dells at Dells.
This is a favorite tourist spot. Noah's Ark and other major attractions draw thousands of people daily. Be sure to catch the Wilcox Magic Show while there. Wisconsin Court Search - find out who's been convicted of what in Wisconsin. Even minor court actions and traffic tickets show up. Wisconsin Sex Offender Search - find out if someone is a registered sex offender. Sometimes it's nice to know. Dog Parks in Appleton - an entry from the Appleton Blog. Wet Wisconsin Summer - a poem written during the summer of when it was unusually wet and cold around these parts. Life here is much better than the poem - and than the poem suggests.
The Comedy Magic of Mike - a magician, escape artist, and entertainer in our area.