Maybe the funniest movie ever

If Airplane! isn’t the quotable movie ever, it’s in the top two or three. And one of the quotes has to do with calming one’s nerves and a couple of old ballplayers, one of whom (Pedro Borbon) just passed away. Enjoy the clip!

One game, two historic acts

In the final games of every major league season, batting titles are won and lost. Playoff berths can be decided. And, as Doug Glanville has pointed out, many playing careers will come to an end. And, every so often, history is made. Such was the case on the final day of the 1977 season. On