GB Items Related to Tag - dave
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Dave Zarco, George SchmidtMeet two of the top athletes competing in the 2007 Senior National Games.
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MLB Draft Bonus: Dave Winfield and Neale "Bobo" HendersonDuring the recent Major League Baseball draft, we talked to Hall of Famer Dave Winfield and former Negro League player Neale "Bobo" Henderson about how the sport has changed over the years.
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A Dorm to Save the EarthDave Finnigan is building a "dorm" for adults that will bring like-minded people back to the family table and make the planet a better place in the process.
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Dave Barry
One of the nation's funniest writers is turning 60 and still not ready to grow up.
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MLB Draft Bonus: Mamie "Peanut" Johnson and Emilio "Millito" NavarroShe's the only woman ever drafted by major league baseball; he's 102 years old and still loves to tell stories about his days in the Negro Leagues.
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Let the Games Begin!More than 12,000 super-athletes from around the world gather for the Senior Games.
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MLB Draft Bonus: Ralph Garr, Ken Griffey, Dave Winfield and HistoriansThese guys made it to the big leagues, but they know they couldn't have done it unless the Negro League players broke the sport's barriers. Hear what they say about the history of baseball, and the work of unknown stars.
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MLB Draft Bonus: Bill "Skinny Legs" Blair and FamilyBill Blair called it the greatest day of his life -- finally, a chance for his family to see the success he had in the Negro Leagues and what a tough road it was to get there.
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Political Talk at the MLB DraftAt Major League Baseball's Negro League draft, we asked players about civil rights in today's world. It was clear most people in the room saw Barack Obama's presumptive Democratic nomination for president as another major milestone for African-Americans.
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MLB Draft Bonus: Charley Pride, Charlie Davis, Bob MitchellCharley Pride made it big in two worlds: baseball and country music. Charlie Davis remembers what it was like to live on $250 a month. And Bob Mitchell has big dreams for the future of baseball.
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Living for TodayWhen I read that someone who is healthy, active, ambitious and inspirational has died – like an actress, or a sports star – I'm instantly saddened. And that was my initial reaction when I saw that Dave Freeman had died in a freak...
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MLB Draft Bonus
When we met some of the surviving Negro League baseball players at the recent Major League Baseball draft at Walt Disney World, we were blown away by the stories these men -- and one woman -- shared about their climb to the the big leagues.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct. 12Today is Sunday, Oct 12. Today's birthdays include actress and former poster girl Susan Anton. Today's picture is Flipper man. A strange Halloween costume idea.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 26It's summertime and the living is easy. Even our pets are chillin'.
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Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation SongsAs young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs. These are the songs my...
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The Importance of a Living WillHello, I'm Penny My husband and I have a wounderful ministry reaching out to others, But my heart goes out to the lonesome and forgotton ones and look to help the lonely. There is so much to say about our ministry, But right now I would like...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 28
Best friends come in all shapes, sizes, and species.
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5 Questions With...We love learning from people who live life without fear; who prove it's not about age, it's about attitude. So we go in search of interesting characters, and ask them five (and many times more!) questions -- check it out!
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5 Questions With: Dave KnechelYou may recognize him from his unique profile picture, but if you dig a little deeper, GB member Dave Knechel has quite a story! See how he's overcoming obstacles and inspiring others to live their best lives.
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The Baseball Bet
It started when Marc and I grabbed a seat -- the first time we'd rested in hours. Marc, Jason and I were at the Major League Baseball draft, covering an amazing event. Former player Dave Winfield helped organize a symbolic draft for surviving...
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Growing Bolder Receives 2008 Senior Vision Media AwardThe Growing Bolder Media Group is the winner of the 2008 Senior Vision Media Award, presented by the Florida Council on Aging. President and CEO Marc Middleton accepted the award on behalf of the Growing Bolder team.
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Give These Guys a MedalIt takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.
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What is the best gift you've ever received and what made it so special?
Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.