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@thehaughtcorner 12 сағат бұрын
Pro tip: If you're going to make a video about someone, don't waste a minute+ with a no-point introduction. Jim Gentile deserves better than this.
@petroskatsilieris1897 3 күн бұрын
What a true legend!
@GeeEm1313 5 күн бұрын
Dude was a great platoon player.
@tonip879 6 күн бұрын
A proof that Baseball is boring
@flangecorp9789 6 күн бұрын
This is wholesome as shit 😊🙏
@harryparatesties5476 6 күн бұрын
Man.. I really appreciate this.. Eric was my uncle and a very misunderstood man.. I feel you did him justice tho.. Les was a terrible human and physically and mentally abusive to My uncle, my mother, my Aunt and grandmother.. I never had a relationship with Les and I'm better for that.. The Pete Rose thing was just as you said it.. there was no disrespect towards Pete or the fans.. he really had pretty bad back problems and like most of us if you stop moving, shit starts hurting.. He felt terrible about hitting Dawson in the face and tried on multiple occasions to apologize and make it right.. My uncle was no racist.. people can believe what they want but, he despised racism and racist alike.. he was a wonderful person and went out of his way to help others.. he was incredibly intelligent and talented.. he was amazing on guitar, paino, drums bass etc.. he tought me guitar and piano when I was young. Unfortunately all the brilliance and talent weren't enough to control the addiction and unfortunately it cost him his life.. he died the day before my birthday in 94 and I haven't cared about my birthday since.. life can be cruel sometimes.. Anyway, a lot of people have painted him in a bad light and I feel you were very objective and honest and I truly thank you for that.. I think he deserved it.. it's hard to believe he's been gone for 30 years.. and he was number 30.. My mom still misses him everyday.. we have so much memorabilia from when he played.. so many autographed baseballs, bats, gloves, pictures etc.. my parents hallway still represents for him.. I miss him.. I hope he's at peace.. I hope to see him again some day.. Thank you for making this video.. all my best. M. Cifelli
@harryparatesties5476 6 күн бұрын
Also, I don't know if there's a way to direct message me but, if you can, reach out to me.. I'll send you some awesome 80's Padres gear that I got from my uncle.. thanks again
@Hatbilly 3 күн бұрын
I'm really glad this video made its way to Eric's family. I appreciate the kind words, and the update on how you all are doing all these years later. When putting these videos together, I end up watching hours of a specific player. I have to say I really ended up rooting for Eric when he was on the mound. He seemed to have a very magnetic personality. It's a complex emotion, really liking a player, but trying to take care in not championing the drug use, trying to steer it towards something of a cautionary tale. It'd mean a lot to me if you see fit to send me a keepsake of some kind. But I'd prefer to not have my mailing address here on KZfaq. You could email me at: [email protected]
@harryparatesties5476 3 күн бұрын
@Hatbilly hey man. Thanks for getting back to me.. I wasn't sure you'd even see my message. I reached out to my mom and sent her the video.. she thought it was great and fair to her brother. She's actually done several interviews and features since my uncles untimely passing. I mentioned that I wanted to send you some memorabilia and she's on board. In fact she is going to reach out to my Aunt Cara Mia (Eric's widow as you know) and see if there's anything she wishes to contribute also. She still has quite a bit of his old gear and whatnot. I'll send you an email.. my last name is Cifelli just in case you get an influx of emails. Thank you again, I'll be in touch. Michael
@Hatbilly 2 күн бұрын
@harryparatesties5476 Thanks again, Michael. Honestly, that's a level of kindness I haven't experienced much in my days of making KZfaq videos, as you could probably imagine. 😂 It'd be a first in terms of receiving something like that. I have a pretty bare bones collection, which comes as a surprise to some. This video was made while I was still getting the hang of it all. Maybe in time, I could re-record it with my new microphone, and update that I've spoken with you all. That'd be awesome.
@kenyonlemke9285 6 күн бұрын
Nice double play by first baseman
@timelliott4117 7 күн бұрын
What can I say? Best ever hitting and defensive catcher. When I was A kid, he was the guy to look to for A role model. He was what the game was all about. I have only seen him once have a look of discontent in regards to the game. He was asked about Rose. I interpreted his response as one of disappointment. "If you have kids, what do you tell them about the rules?" If professional athletes can actually be heroes he is on the top of the list. Thank You Johnny.
@CornPop471 9 күн бұрын
At least psycho is wearing pants
@flangecorp9789 6 күн бұрын
Gay dude
@RobbyMcZ 9 күн бұрын
Got em on that double up! Probably the only way for two adults to play tic-tac-toe without it ending in a draw.
@NEKOUFar 9 күн бұрын
Nice clip man
@BillyRamirez 15 күн бұрын
WTF is this audio mix?
@scottbamasime4338 15 күн бұрын
I sure remember Jim In the majors. Such a great talent. Thank you for sharing.
@Salvatore1268 16 күн бұрын
Another great video thank you
@somerandomguy5977 16 күн бұрын
Throwing sidearm doesn't take velocity off and throwing submarine only takes away a few mph. The reason they don't usually throw hard is they are usually typical pitchers who were told they didn't have the movement or velocity to make it to the big leagues without funk. Byung Hyun-Kim used to throw mid 90s submarine and now Ryan Thompson can reach 94 throwing submarine. Unlike many it seems in the comments. I believe if you're throwing the balls in even a slightly upwards motion you're a submariner because even sidearmers don't lift their arm up throwing. Everyone else brings it in some way down.
@CaptainKirk1963 16 күн бұрын
He's been forgotten about.
@pjlederer5139 17 күн бұрын
The platoon of Lowenstein and Roenecki were the best leftfielder in baseball.
@waynewells3297 17 күн бұрын
300 innings a season (or close to it ) almost every year in the 70s. And for some weird reason he was considered “soft”. Go figure!
@jockoadams3377 17 күн бұрын
Great review. Will have to check "Bingo Long" out.. what a great cast. Really liked "Soul of the Game" (@6:02).
@deepzone31 17 күн бұрын
This film is fire. I loved the Hispanic angle that Pryor's character was pursuing.
@angelokozonis7151 17 күн бұрын
You have to get more views on your videos! They are always well researched and unearth some really great history
@jamespgray6928 18 күн бұрын
This movie was such a joy for me growing up. Used to offer up an "invite pitch" when we played stickball.
@jobckts682 18 күн бұрын
80s cable TV. We loved it. Leon Carter.
@thewkovacs316 18 күн бұрын
love this movie and i think you mean "portraying" not betraying
@sominboy2757 18 күн бұрын
Wockenfuss stance reminds me of mickey tettleton. Who was a oriole and a tiger......huh. i guess everything is connected
@elvinsolano6177 19 күн бұрын
I love this movie
@owenlawson8660 19 күн бұрын
Loved this film as a kid!!! Appreciate it being featured for it’s brilliance. Phenomenal work Hatbilly!!!!
@owenlawson8660 19 күн бұрын
Loved this film as a kid!!! Appreciate it being featured for it’s brilliance. Phenomenal work Hatbilly!!!!
@charlesandrews2360 19 күн бұрын
Anyone who watched HBO in the beginning is well aware of this movie. Also, Elton John's Concert in Central Park.
@caliobzvr 20 күн бұрын
Richard Pryor went on to play in another classic underrated baseball movie "Brewster's Millions"
@aposdamian 20 күн бұрын
He was one of my favorite orioles players.
@wraithstrongopark 21 күн бұрын
thanks for sharing this. a lot of great performers in this movie.
@luishumbertovega3900 21 күн бұрын
I love that movie !!! Have it in DVD. And a curious thing is that James Earl Jones, who as Leon Carter plays a Josh Gibson look alike role in this movie and delivers that 1-derful speech in Fields Of Dreams isn't a baseball fan, ironic !!!
@craigbfolksinger 21 күн бұрын
The same director who did Saturday Night Fevef did this movie also thats interesting
@davidpitts2766 21 күн бұрын
Man I love this Movie
@Starchild011067 22 күн бұрын
Old enough to have seen this in a theater, but it has been one of my favorite movies...excellent break down of the flick and the history of the time.
@RRR-ox9ud 23 күн бұрын
The Orioles got rid of him bc Jim Traber was tired of being the insurance policy when Eddie was on the DL
@jamestepera3356 23 күн бұрын
Acts 4:12
@seabrook1976 24 күн бұрын
As usual, you’ve outdone yourself. 👍
@ThugShiTzu 24 күн бұрын
I was fortunate enough to see this movie in the 8th grade during black history month. Our teachers wanted us to know more about black contributions to baseball other than Jackie Robinson, as well as get more of the students interested in baseball. This was in the 90s where basketball and Michael Jordan was king. I'll never forget towards when Richard Pryor said he would pretend to be native american so he could get a tryout with an MLB team. It's a great movie and extremely underrated!
@donaldpump3072 22 күн бұрын
But do black people work?
@voltrondefofunv5708 10 күн бұрын
Well, we all know who lost at life.☝️
@doughoback5226 24 күн бұрын
Am i having deja vu all over again? Didn't this post a few days ago? Still worth watching again
@Hatbilly 24 күн бұрын
You're correct! I took it down to fix a couple of errors.
@Cam23 24 күн бұрын
I’m a simple creature: when Hatbilly posts, I watch. 😎 Excellent work my friend!
@justinzimmerle3939 24 күн бұрын
In 1998 I had write a report for an exam in 5th grade. I wrote it about Jim Abbott! He was so inspiring as I was always the smallest kid on my baseball team. He’s a treasure.
@nathanwoodside2309 24 күн бұрын
Coolest uniforms ever,
@tedharrington5432 24 күн бұрын
I watch "The Bingo Long Traveling All Stars and Motor Kings" at least 3 times during the baseball season. Thanks for doing a video on the movie. Definitely an underrated classic. By the way, "Squeeze Play" is not that bad...well if you consume enough alcohol before watching.
@gregsells8549 25 күн бұрын
Astroturf was developed by Monsanto, which says something.
@ralphstevens2776 28 күн бұрын
I remembered the game John was hit and he sat up on the stretcher❤ Orioles Magic
@marcob818 28 күн бұрын
Finally a orioles fan do you live in maryland cause me two in prince George's County
@bobbym.2130 Ай бұрын
One of the THE best O's players......ever.