Hi, my name is Tom, a 67 year old fantasy camper

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#1

After nearly 40 years I’m trying to recapture the ‘magic’. Next January I have an appointment in Goodyear, AZ for the Cleveland Indians’ Fantasy Camp, I may be the oldest guy there. I played high school, college, and a little semi-pro ball in the Cleveland area and after attending the Tribe’s spring training games the last two years I became inspired to give it a try, I just hope this old body will co-operate. In everyday life I’m a retired airline pilot living in Livingston, Montana.

      Tom Helwick

ps here’s my delivery http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYSJZ_8dDYM

#2

Welcome!

Delivery doesn’t look that bad. A little “tighter” control of the glove may help with control. And not letting it swing behind you will help you protect yourself better in the even of a come-backer.

Oh, and conditioning might be in order. (Or maybe it’s just the altitude?)

#3

Welcome

#4

Tom…I love the idea and your spirit. Nice touch with the Indians ballcap and Chief Wahoo on the shirt.

I am a very recently retired State Trooper, a tad younger but this might just inspire me to take a trip to Goodyear to see the Tribe. I hope Bob Feller is still kicking around the field when I get there. I predict you’ll have a blast. 8)

#5

[quote=“Dino”]Tom…I love the idea and your spirit. Nice touch with the Indians ballcap and Chief Wahoo on the shirt.

I am a very recently retired State Trooper, a tad younger but this might just inspire me to take a trip to Goodyear to see the Tribe. I hope Bob Feller is still kicking around the field when I get there. I predict you’ll have a blast. 8)[/quote]

Dino,

Thanks for the kind words, with some strength training and conditioning I hope to be able to keep it airborne for 60 feet 6 inches.

#6

Dino, if you do get out to Goodyear, let me know and I’ll join ya’. First cold one is on me!