faba Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Softball Pitcher, 96, Battles Rival, 86 By Associated Press document.write(getElapsed("20070601T021804Z"));Thu May 31, 10:18 PMUPDATED 10 HOURS 19 MINUTES AGO BALDWIN HARBOR, N.Y. - Between them, they had more than 150 years of experience. But in the end, seniority might still have been an advantage when a 93-year-old pitcher took on an 86-year-old rival in a seniors' softball game. The elder pitcher, Mickey Werner, gave up just one run in three innings, helping his Long Island Senior Softball League team to a 9-6 win Wednesday. Opposing pitcher and relative youngster Paul Rotter allowed nine runs in six innings. Each faced the other only once at the plate. Werner drew a walk, and Rotter singled. Pinch runners replaced both on the basepaths. "Not only do I have fun _ it's good for me," said Rotter, of Woodmere. A retired special education teacher, he has played ball since 1936 and said he had no intention of giving up the game anytime soon. Nor does Werner, a retired New York City physical education teacher who has played since 1927. "They don't care how old the pitcher is, as long as they get the bat on the ball," said Werner, of Baldwin. "You're never too old." The senior league, sponsored by The Bristal Assisted Living Communities, is made up of players at least 68 years old. Founded two decades ago, the league counts a record 106 players this year, said Commissioner Joe Friedman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbok Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 i red about this.....he must be in shape... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.I.MikeBleedsGreen Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 What? Do they take turns using the IV machine on the mound?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Softball Pitcher, 96, Battles Rival, 86 By Associated Press document.write(getElapsed("20070601T021804Z"));Thu May 31, 10:18 PMUPDATED 10 HOURS 19 MINUTES AGO BALDWIN HARBOR, N.Y. - Between them, they had more than 150 years of experience. But in the end, seniority might still have been an advantage when a 93-year-old pitcher took on an 86-year-old rival in a seniors' softball game. The elder pitcher, Mickey Werner, gave up just one run in three innings, helping his Long Island Senior Softball League team to a 9-6 win Wednesday. Opposing pitcher and relative youngster Paul Rotter allowed nine runs in six innings. Each faced the other only once at the plate. Werner drew a walk, and Rotter singled. Pinch runners replaced both on the basepaths. "Not only do I have fun _ it's good for me," said Rotter, of Woodmere. A retired special education teacher, he has played ball since 1936 and said he had no intention of giving up the game anytime soon. Nor does Werner, a retired New York City physical education teacher who has played since 1927. "They don't care how old the pitcher is, as long as they get the bat on the ball," said Werner, of Baldwin. "You're never too old." The senior league, sponsored by The Bristal Assisted Living Communities, is made up of players at least 68 years old. Founded two decades ago, the league counts a record 106 players this year, said Commissioner Joe Friedman. no love for jetnation posters in this article? not even a mention of southernjet at shortstop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 96 ? Some of us would be lucky to live pass that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 no love for jetnation posters in this article? not even a mention of southernjet at shortstop POTW nomination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 God bless them all ! With all my knee surgurys I'll be lucky to still be walking at 75 let alone play softball at 96. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommccabe Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 WNBC had footage of this game yesterday. Not only are these guys still playing, but some of them can really crack a bat still. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 POTW nomination! i second that vote lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 96 ? Some of us would be lucky to live pass that. I would never want to live anywhere even close to 96. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowJet35 Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I'll be lucky to make 55 with my eating habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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