Pittsburgh Pirates! After watching the Steelers win the NFL playoffs and then the Super Bowl, I basked in the glory of the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup. At Joe’s sprts Bar, I read a coaster that said,”Pitssburgh is football and hockey. Then there is baseball. How many of you remember the World Series of 1960 when Bill Mazeroski hit a homerun over the left field wall of Forbe’s Field. Remembering that fateful day brought me through many dark days. I remeber the excitement of our city and school. While in Pittsburgh this past week I looked for evidence of the past glory of my favorite team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. As I searched for the fabled homeplate made famous by Bill Mazeroski, I was surprised to find it in the floor af an educational building on the University of Pittsburgh. What remains of Forbes Field is the wall over which Mazeroki’s homerun won the pennant for the Pirates was just across the street behind flowers and bushes. My best friends and I remembered the game and where we listened to it on the radio. I was glad to see that others remembered the 1960 World Series. Right after we graduated from High School, the Pirates won the pennant in 1971. Every year I hope for a return of their former glory. I will wqve my yellow terrible towel, drink from my Penquin Cup, and hope for a Pirate Victory.

Fourth of July is a wonderful holiday that most people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate freedom. Since most men of West Virginia have explosive licenses, there are fabulous private fireworks as well as community fireworks. Thirty years ago a defective shipment of fireworks exploded while children held them. Over 20 youths olst fingers and parts of their hands. We must exercise caution as we celebrate our nations birthday. Many families have their family reunions as new members are welcome and memories of those who died are honored. Happy Birthday America!