Is this incredible or what? Not only did the Waipio team win the U.S. championships this year, but they won two years ago in 2008 as well. Is it the coaching? Is it the year round practice time that they can have here in the islands? Maybe it's all the good island food.Wow!
I am not a real sports fan. It's true. I admit it. I'm a fair weather fan. I was all for the Bulls, the Bears and the Cubs when they were winning. Otherwise, I don't know what's going on.
Art, on the other hand loves it ALL. And our kids must have gotten that sports gene from him because they love it, too.
I did however, love baseball when my son, Jon was playing Little League. I have one fun memory of him during one of his games. He was stealing home from 3rd base when the pitcher threw the ball to the catcher to tag Jon. The catcher was crouched down preparing to tag Jon as he slid to home plate. Jon, however actually jumped over the catcher to make it home safely. There was a frantic check of the rule books by all the coaches, and Jon was declared safe. I remember how happy we all were.I'm just imagining how euphoric all those Hawaii Little League parents out there in Pennsylvania are.
Wow!
I wish I were there, too.
And here's one of my favorite songs by Peter, Paul and Mary. It's called Right Field. I know I've posted this before, but I love hearing it again. It brings back such happy Little League memories.
POSTSCRIPT: U.S. (Waipio) lost to Japan 4-1 on Sunday. It was disappointing. They may not be the World Champs, but these champions will always be #1 to us!
darn .... Jon was years ahead of his time. Those type of steal home moves make the sports highlights.
ReplyDeleteYes, and I also watched UH Wahine volleyball team shut out Kansas State tonight! Great day for Hawaii!
ReplyDeleteTomorrow, be sure to watch the world championship between Waipio and Japan.
You have a lot to be proud about.
ReplyDeleteYay team!
So Jon actually jumped over the boy?? What presence of mind!
my sons never played little league but were very into soccer and I wouldn' t let them play football-too rough and dangerous. Hurrah for HAWAII!
ReplyDeleteI'm a fairweather sports fan, too. I couldn't tell you from April to September how the Red Sox are doing, but if they're in the World Series, I become one of their most devoted fans! Ditto for the New England Patriots.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a sports fan either, but that's cute, Jon's move!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely memory of Jon Kay, and congratulations to the Waipio team for winning the Little League World Series. I was excited when Gregg told me that last night. Way to go Hawaii!!!
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I have seen this in major league ball several times but never in little league. That must of been great to see, way to go Jon. Thank you for coming by and I am glad for the Hawaii little league for winning. Once in a while I will watch the little league world series, not often, but the kids play a great game.
ReplyDeleteI saw that on the news...so cute.. Love the photo...
ReplyDeleteOH, thank you for Right Field! I had never heard that one before.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the Hawaiian team. One of our local teams made it to the semi-finals.
For my kids it was youth soccer and track. ah, the good old days.
I watched this. Felt sorry for Japan. I liked their coach. And Hawaii's coach was a neat guy too.
ReplyDeleteI saw a kid on Funniest Home Videos do exactly what you described that Jon did when he jumped over the catcher and landed on home plate. I had never seen anyone do that. It was so funny!! Good for Jon!!
ReplyDeleteAbe: Actually, Japan won the Little League World Series, but we're really proud of our Waipio team! They are still the U.S. champs.
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