The Injury
Hello all! I would like to tell all of you, who don’t know the story already, of my injury! I was playing softball, after getting on first base, I was joking that I actually hit the ball on the ground and got on base! The next hitter got a base hit, and me thinking about others, as usual, I was trying to score from first base! Big mistake!!!!! While rounding second and heading to third, my leg gave out and I hit the ground, and when I say I hit the ground, I HIT THE GROUND! At that point I knew something was wrong, but wasn’t really sure. After the next hitter got a base hit, I kind of hobbled home and scored. This is know where the heroics take place! I thought I could continue playing, and I did, only hitting, because I knew I couldn’t go out in the field. Well I came up later that game, with two outs and two men on, and at this point we didn’t have the option to use a pinch runner, so I had to do what I had to do! And that was hit a home run! Yes I hit a home run, with a torn achilles. The next day when I went to the hospital and the Dr. confirmed that it was torn, I was just in shock, that I was able to do this. And this is a true story, not just something made up in my head. Trust me, I am not that creative to be able to make up a story like this.
on May 26th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Yeah on the home run! Man, what will you do while you are recovering! Very impressed!!! Sorry you ruptured your tendon.
on May 26th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I have no idea!! Trust me, I am getting anxious already! I miss the game and can’t wait to get back out there.
on May 27th, 2008 at 10:10 am
You are a true folk hero! Along the lines of the Natural! That is a crazy story.
Take care and get better!
peace, mark
on May 27th, 2008 at 11:10 am
You give new meaning to “Go the distance…” and “Ease his pain…” Now, “if you rest it, it will heal…” Great story. Sorry about the ATR, but at least you can tell the story with pride and gusto. I toast you with my imaginary martini!