Untitled Post (In Memoriam)
Just getting today down on a piece of paper
Today has been one of those days that will go down in sports history. (Though not one that is the worst). Today their have been two fatalities from the sports industry. The first of these Was Jose Fernandez and the second of these was the king of Golf: Arnold Palmer.
Waking up this morning to find out that a pitcher from the Miami Marlins (though I am not a fan) had died far two soon (hell, he was 4 years older than me), was a shock to say the least. The Cause of death; A boating accident. It was not until I watched the special on Fernandez that Baseball has lost someone that made a great impact on the game. Mr. Fernandez though I have never met him, seemed like a guy that a franchise would have the honor of having on their team. The Marlins Had a Diamond in the rough. Not just for the game, but for those who watch the game. He just always seemed to be having a blast when he was playing (like I said in the highlights). I see the tweets/Instagram posts just flying out from every direction, and he seems to have made an impact on everyone. For me, I have and will always Identify as a former baseball player, and it breaks my heart to see people that seem to have had a great attitude towards the game they play pass. Jose Fernandez, The Legacy you have left will live on for a while. Rest in Peace. (1992 - 2016)
Now on to the one and only king of golf Mr. Arnold Palmer. The Golf Gods just got a legend. Arnold Palmer, Though he was not one of the best PGA Players, was one that is worth noting for a real long time, and I mean forever. He was one of the first major players to have a following, and he always had time for the fans. I will always remember his last walk down 18. I was just sitting there in Awe at this guy just walking up to 18 with one of the most incredible roars I have ever heard at a golf tournament. The thing with Arnold Palmer was the fact that He was intentional with his fans. He always took time to shake and make eye contact with people in the gallery. Arnold Palmers impact on the game will always be around and maybe even grow in these next several weeks. The legacy will be real for a long time. RIP (1929 - 2016).
My thoughts and prayers go out to those who were closest to these two. I'm kind of speechless from today. The impact these two have made on there sports will live on for a long time.
I'm out.
*Dates from Wikipedia
*details inspired by the ESPN Specials tonight
Today has been one of those days that will go down in sports history. (Though not one that is the worst). Today their have been two fatalities from the sports industry. The first of these Was Jose Fernandez and the second of these was the king of Golf: Arnold Palmer.
Waking up this morning to find out that a pitcher from the Miami Marlins (though I am not a fan) had died far two soon (hell, he was 4 years older than me), was a shock to say the least. The Cause of death; A boating accident. It was not until I watched the special on Fernandez that Baseball has lost someone that made a great impact on the game. Mr. Fernandez though I have never met him, seemed like a guy that a franchise would have the honor of having on their team. The Marlins Had a Diamond in the rough. Not just for the game, but for those who watch the game. He just always seemed to be having a blast when he was playing (like I said in the highlights). I see the tweets/Instagram posts just flying out from every direction, and he seems to have made an impact on everyone. For me, I have and will always Identify as a former baseball player, and it breaks my heart to see people that seem to have had a great attitude towards the game they play pass. Jose Fernandez, The Legacy you have left will live on for a while. Rest in Peace. (1992 - 2016)
Now on to the one and only king of golf Mr. Arnold Palmer. The Golf Gods just got a legend. Arnold Palmer, Though he was not one of the best PGA Players, was one that is worth noting for a real long time, and I mean forever. He was one of the first major players to have a following, and he always had time for the fans. I will always remember his last walk down 18. I was just sitting there in Awe at this guy just walking up to 18 with one of the most incredible roars I have ever heard at a golf tournament. The thing with Arnold Palmer was the fact that He was intentional with his fans. He always took time to shake and make eye contact with people in the gallery. Arnold Palmers impact on the game will always be around and maybe even grow in these next several weeks. The legacy will be real for a long time. RIP (1929 - 2016).
My thoughts and prayers go out to those who were closest to these two. I'm kind of speechless from today. The impact these two have made on there sports will live on for a long time.
I'm out.
*Dates from Wikipedia
*details inspired by the ESPN Specials tonight