(#159) Here's a great video clip on the power of confidence and motivation from The Dirty Dozen (1967). 15 times in 31 seconds Jiminez says (and believes) he "can't make it." And he still believes he can't make it until he stops thinking about what he can't do. (1 minute clip) "I really can't make … Continue reading Can You or Can’t You?
Author: Diary of a Mad Baseball Coach (Rick Clarke)
My name is Rick Clarke. I'm an old, retired baseball coach with a lot of stories to tell.
This will be a fun blog. A little bit of this...a little bit of that. Great Mississippi baseball stories, especially about the players and teams at Magnolia Academy and Hinds Community (& Junior) College. And some funny stuff and lots of savvy observations.
Savvy Observations of a Mad Baseball Coach, The Collection
(#158) Here is a collection of "Savvy Observations" about the game I love. This is some great baseball stuff I've collected in my brain over a long career and after. It is an on-going project. At a Hinds game, our pitcher got a double play ball which hit the umpire in a private location that … Continue reading Savvy Observations of a Mad Baseball Coach, The Collection
Karmaisa
(#157) When we merged with Utica for the 1989 season, I will never forget the look on Curly Farris' (long-time Gulf Coast head coach) face when he saw the "Utica" umpires walk through the gate to call our doubleheader in Raymond; Leon, Floyd, Terry, Donnell, etc. We got all the calls and won two, just … Continue reading Karmaisa
Skip!
(#156) The great Skip Bertman who won 5 national championships as the head baseball coach at LSU, winning the College World Series in 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 2000 was the speaker at a luncheon at the Country Club of Jackson yesterday promoting his new book, "Everything Matters in Baseball." If I had known about … Continue reading Skip!
Reminiscing at Joe G
(#155) I revisited an old battle ground yesterday in Raymond. Joe G. Moss Field was named for the man who donated the land the field sits in 2001, and received it's first make-over since 1984, including adding lights. Some of the landmark items of that day are a little old and weathered. It's like going … Continue reading Reminiscing at Joe G
The Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Page: Team Inductee- 1987 – Our First “Great” Team
(#154) Hinds' first State Championship in 37 years, first Region 23 and Eastern District appearances. 1987 (38-13) Our First Great Team - South Division Champions (2nd consecutive), State Champions (Hinds' first in 37 years), Region 23 Runner-up (Hinds' first Region 23 appearance, first runner-up finish), Eastern District Tournament Participant (Hinds' first district tournament appearance). Note: … Continue reading The Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Page: Team Inductee- 1987 – Our First “Great” Team
The Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Page: Team Inductee- The “Originals” The Boys of 1973
(#153) The second team induction to The Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame is the "Originals". The Boys of 1973. In the spring of 1973, Hinds reinstated the baseball team for the first time since 1958. Danny Neely was the coach. Powell Taylor drove the bus and coached first base. The players had to construct a make-shift baseball field (located … Continue reading The Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Page: Team Inductee- The “Originals” The Boys of 1973
The Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame Digital Induction Plaque
(#152) Here is a sample of the Digital Plaque for inductees of the Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame. Call the Coach! rickclarke.com
Mike Trout’s Home Run Chase
(#151) Here's another great HR chase to follow. Mike Trout of the Angels has homered in 7 straight games. The MLB Record is 8. Trout has hit 35 home runs on the season. That averages out to $1,000,000.00 per home run. Note: The streak ended at 7 games on 9/13/22. Call the Coach! rickclarke.com
1989 Eagles Inducted into the Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame
(#150) Front row: (from left to right) Steve Blaylock, Doug Thomas, Elwood Bush, Matt Fouchard, Jeff Showah, Jeff Long. Second row: Scot Cochran, Cedric Robinson, Van Reed, Scott Williams, Clint Sims, Freddie Hill, Chris Howard. Third row: George McQuitter, Terre Woods, Mark Anders, Craig Upton, Noah James, Terry Gray, John Stewart, Rick Clarke. Not pictured: … Continue reading 1989 Eagles Inducted into the Official, Unofficial Hinds Baseball Hall of Fame
Rick Clarke's Diary of a Mad Baseball Coach 