[lex24]

RIP Gaylord Perry.  Age 84. Really his breakout was iirc and Phogge will 1964 long extra inning game where he went 8 shutout innings

Gaylord was a favorite of mine and my dad's when we were shooting commercials and promotional films for the Giants. Spent a couple of days at his folks' farm outside Williamston, NC. Gaylord ragged on me for four years because of my Fu Manchu and long hair. I finally made a bet with him and ended up having him cut off my hair in thy Giants clubhouse. I still have film of it.

A gentleman with absolutely no airs.

I finally can say that before he warmed up he put grease all over his body and he sweat like a maniac. That's what he used to doctor the ball. He wouldn't get away with it today.

Charlie Fox didn't like him and had been in love with Sam McDowell since he scouted him in high school. The Giants didn't do their homework (McDowell was a drunk) and made the worst trade in their history.

Gaylord lost his first wife, the beautiful Blanche, to a car accident. Tough on everybody.

Thanks, Phogge.  I have heard that Stoneham made this deal with Bardelli’s at the bar.  Don’t know if it’s true.  Loved Bardelli’s and Vanessi’s.  Miss them both. 

Duffy is the answer to my favorite Giant’s  trivia question.

[lex24]

RIP Gaylord Perry.  Age 84. Really his breakout was iirc and Phogge will 1964 long extra inning game where he went 8 shutout innings

Gaylord was a favorite of mine and my dad's when we were shooting commercials and promotional films for the Giants. Spent a couple of days at his folks' farm outside Williamston, NC. Gaylord ragged on me for four years because of my Fu Manchu and long hair. I finally made a bet with him and ended up having him cut off my hair in thy Giants clubhouse. I still have film of it.

A gentleman with absolutely no airs.

I finally can say that before he warmed up he put grease all over his body and he sweat like a maniac. That's what he used to doctor the ball. He wouldn't get away with it today.

Charlie Fox didn't like him and had been in love with Sam McDowell since he scouted him in high school. The Giants didn't do their homework (McDowell was a drunk) and made the worst trade in their history.

Gaylord lost his first wife, the beautiful Blanche, to a car accident. Tough on everybody.

Thanks, Phogge.  I have heard that Stoneham made this deal with Bardelli’s at the bar.  Don’t know if it’s true.  Loved Bardelli’s and Vanessi’s.  Miss them both. 

Duffy is the answer to my favorite Giant’s  trivia question.