Awesome story from the Chicago Tribune. Well done. Also remember Kenny Holtzman, though I was a little older and a huge fan of the Go-Go White Sox in the late 50s, losing to the Dodgers in 6 games at the LA Coliseum in 1959. I listened to the games on my $40 transistor radio while I was a senior in high school. Great memories - thank you for sharing.
Love your Holtzman / Koufax story. Same age. Right-handed but I learned to throw with my left hand, as part of my dad's plan to have me take over for Sandy Koufax. More than a wee bit meshugeneh, but I still throw with my left hand, about 60 years later.
As a consequence of the mob boss trial tactics of Trump, we might expect a widespread reconsideration of courts' protection protocols for jurors. In the future, perhaps, gender would be the only personal attribute disclosed (although gender-fluid individuals could be at risk).
Disclaimer: These are my personal. common-sense musings (assuming I still retain any sense at all). I have no academic or professional expertise in criminal trial procedure or constitutional law.
1. If I were a prospective juror and Trump glared at me, I swear I'd return the glare, stick my thumbs in my ears, wiggle my fingers, cross my eyes, and stick out my tongue. I would prefer to be selected as a juror, but if I were sent home, I'd feel satisfied.
2. Shameless movie plug - Watch (or rewatch) this classic 1957 jury film: "12 Angry Men" with Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, Jack Warden, Jack Klugman, E.G. Marshall, Martin Balsam, et al, and directed by Sidney Lumet. A timeless set piece court drama.
Awesome story from the Chicago Tribune. Well done. Also remember Kenny Holtzman, though I was a little older and a huge fan of the Go-Go White Sox in the late 50s, losing to the Dodgers in 6 games at the LA Coliseum in 1959. I listened to the games on my $40 transistor radio while I was a senior in high school. Great memories - thank you for sharing.
GO CUBS!
We were able to get to a game and hear Harry Carry sing out the 7th inning stretch!
Love your Holtzman / Koufax story. Same age. Right-handed but I learned to throw with my left hand, as part of my dad's plan to have me take over for Sandy Koufax. More than a wee bit meshugeneh, but I still throw with my left hand, about 60 years later.
How handy that you've identified the jurors enough that any crazy could find them.
As a consequence of the mob boss trial tactics of Trump, we might expect a widespread reconsideration of courts' protection protocols for jurors. In the future, perhaps, gender would be the only personal attribute disclosed (although gender-fluid individuals could be at risk).
Disclaimer: These are my personal. common-sense musings (assuming I still retain any sense at all). I have no academic or professional expertise in criminal trial procedure or constitutional law.
RIP, Kenny Holtzman.
1. If I were a prospective juror and Trump glared at me, I swear I'd return the glare, stick my thumbs in my ears, wiggle my fingers, cross my eyes, and stick out my tongue. I would prefer to be selected as a juror, but if I were sent home, I'd feel satisfied.
2. Shameless movie plug - Watch (or rewatch) this classic 1957 jury film: "12 Angry Men" with Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, Jack Warden, Jack Klugman, E.G. Marshall, Martin Balsam, et al, and directed by Sidney Lumet. A timeless set piece court drama.
Day 2. The baby threw another tantrum, I see! Enforce the gag order or put him in a holding cell! 😡