The “Duke of Flatbush” passes away

Some of us, my self included, remember the Brooklyn Dodgers.  I grew up with Pee Wee Reese at short, Jackie Robinson at second, Gil Hodges at first, Don Newcomb pitching, Roy Campanella catching, and, my all time favorite, wearing number 4, Duke Snider in center.

My heros.

Mr. Snider passed away today. 

And so did a piece of my childhood.

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The Sound Off Sister was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and special trial attorney for the Department of Justice, Criminal Division; a partner in the Florida law firm of Shutts & Bowen, and an adjunct professor at the University of Miami, School of Law. The Sound Off Sister offers frequent commentary concerning legislation making its way through Congress, including the health reform legislation passed in early 2010.

4 Comments

  1. Lynn on February 28, 2011 at 3:40 am

    I didn't get into being a fan until I was in my mid-thirties. But, now I am a fanatic fan of the Red Sox. I can totally understand your feelings. Baseball stirs the passion and hope in the Spring, like nothing else. It is exactly the same as being 6 or 7 again, the world revolves around simple things. I will think of you today and share your feeling of loss. Thanks for writing, it carried me away to a world far from politics



  2. Don Lombardo on February 28, 2011 at 5:52 am

    Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants – when New York was the centerpiece of baseball. Willie, Mickey, and The Duke. The Boys of Summer, The Shot Heard 'round the World, and Stengelese. An era gone, but not forgotten. The "Duke of Flatbush."



  3. Wayne SW on February 28, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    New York City boasted three great center fielders.  Baseball fans of NYC debated who was better, an never ending argument.  The record books reflect that the FANS were the winner!  They were the greatest trio of Center fielders to play at the same time.  We will remember them forever!  Goodbye Duke!  Prayers to your family, teammates and fans.



  4. Ellyon on February 28, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Only got to see him play once at the old Ebbetts Field. My biggest remembrance of that game was that the Dodgers played the Cinncinati Reds and they had a player named Ted Kluzewski who had the biggest muscles that I have ever seen. RIP Duke.



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