Losses hit like a Hammer
As an immigrant child growing up in the 1950s, my immersion into North American culture was via television and newspapers. I discovered baseball when Willie Mays made the “catch of the century,” leading to my adoration of Hank Aaron (and many others). On the first day of our honeymoon in 1971, we drove to Montreal to see the Braves-Expos game. Aaron hit a home run. The recent deaths of baseball greats of my vintage at this delicate time are a double blow. May their memory be for a blessing. — Frank B.
Yeah, each passing does hit home a bit harder and just adds to these difficult times, no question. I think we all feel it. What I wonder is who the great “losses” will be in half a century or so for young sports fans of these times. I don’t think the giants resonate the same way with fans now. There was almost a mythic aspect to some we saw play in our youth that doesn’t exist today. Sadly.
Thoughts on the departure of Sid, from “Tim and Sid”? For a lot of younger people, they grew up with Tim and Sid throughout the years. I am sure they had an impact on many and seem to have been a voice for the younger generation, in my opinion.
— Steve
I have great respect for Tim and Sid, and the people behind the scenes. They were trailblazers in the Canadian sports media world, marrying traditional formats with a heavy dose of social media interaction, and brought a lot of young eyes and ears to the industry. I don’t think what they had or did can be replicated, and I hope no one tries. Send your questions on any sport