I was on the Sunday WGN Radio broadcast of the Cubs versus the Cardinals.
No, not me. My note.
I wasn’t trying for instant fame. You’re supposed to wear the rainbow clown wig for that, right?
I just wanted to thank Pat for his summer of optimism. Also, I shared my gratitude for the impressive work he did on the tribute book Ron Santo, A Perfect 10.
Pat and Keith Moreland read the note and commented on the air. I’m glad for that. However, I mainly wanted to say goodbye to another season by being grateful. I know Pat’s great tribute CDs of legendary announcers, his “Baseball Voices” series, will keep me warm throughout a long winter.
Whenever writing letters to current and former players seem to be a chore, take a break. Write a thank-you note to someone in baseball, someone who’s made being a fan sweeter.
In other words, stop thinking about what the letter will get you. Instead, think of what your letter has to GIVE.
Coming Tuesday: Pitcher Tom “Blade” Hall tells how he got his nickname.
I didn’t get my note read on the air but I did send thank you notes to the TV team of Len and Bob, with cards for both to sign. Len responded within a week with a nice personalized card which I’ll be posting soon. I’m waiting on Bob.