We scrimp and save and work. We look high to climb some professional ladder. Maybe we stall a few rungs from the top. We still dream. We always dream.
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Thirty Octobers ago, Mike Caldwell helped lead the Brewers to two World Series wins. If his teammates had matched him, he might be a Dairyland Hero. Instead, he works down South, a pitching coach close to a famous golf course, content in anonymity.
Joe Ayrault played in seven Major League games and watched a World Series from the dugout before shoulder injuries ended his playing career. That was only the start of his story.
For years, Curt Bloom pushed his body and mind in an effort to make the big leagues. He still wants the call, but has learned to love where he is.
Steve Klauke will never say how important he is to the Salt Lake Bees. Make no mistake, though, the veteran radio broadcaster — now in his 19th season with the team — has helped connect the Bees with their listeners and fans.
Sam Hitcher, fourth from right, and Tom Munoz, second from right, played on the same field for the first time more than half a century ago. Their friendship has stretched across teams, states, leagues and decades.
Before he played in the majors, Jonny Gomes hit 63 homers in the minors, suffered a heart attack and, on a lighter note, became a certified personal trainer.
The Dragons faltered on their way to a 9-1 loss to the Kane County Cougars, but fans were still entertained between innings ... by the ZOOperstars.
