Your Favorite Blockhead!

I recollect how my peers and I were once asked by a coach in high school who are heroes were. At that particular period in time, I did not allow that question to process in my mind to give an ‘appropriate’ answer. Without a moment’s hesitation, I said, “Joe DiMaggio.” Granted, ‘the Yankee Clipper’ is truly an excellent candidate provided the discussion were centralized on the greatest names in professional baseball. But, being that one student to jump the gun way too early, I received that look in the coach’s eye that said, “Someone just missed the point…” Fast forward twelve years. There is no doubt that my true heroes consist of my father, grandfather, fellow sailors from my Navy days, the gentleman that baptized me, etc. However, after some thorough research and deep thought, I have found a few heroes from the past that have resonated a special place in my heart. And, one name that stands above most (other than John Kennedy) is the ’47 Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop, Pee Wee R