The only difference between this 1989 facsimile and my autograph was Tom’s “T.” His current sig almost looks like “Pom.” |
Tom Lawless gave me quite an answer.
He didn’t respond to any of my questions. Of course, I wanted to know about his bat-flipping homer celebration in the 1987 World Series.
Instead, I got a joyful summation of his seesaw career. After signing my letter and adding his #12, Lawless printed:
“Playing ML Baseball is a Blast!”
Did you miss Lawless sparkling for St. Louis in the 1987 Fall Classic? Here’s an epic description of the game, written by acclaimed journalist Thomas Boswell.
Coming Thursday: A review of Shawn Green’s “The Way of Baseball.”