I'm doing a masters in law http://www.cornwallfoodanddrink.co.uk/homework-and-assignment-help/ assignment answers Speaking for OâDay, who umpired from 1895-1927, was behind the plate for the first World Series in 1903 and is most remembered for his courageous out call in the famous Fred Merkle walk-off game during the final days of a tight 1908 National League pennant race, his great-nephew, Dennis McNamara, a native Chicagoan, said: âThe lesson of Hank OâDay was do your best with honesty and integrity.â He then expressed confidence the writers next year would elect two noted Chicago players, Greg Maddux and Frank Thomas, who, he said, epitomized those qualities. Jerry Watkins, the great grandson of White and another native Chicagoan, expressed his gratitude for the long-overdue election of one of the standout players of baseballâs earliest eras. âI never thought I would see this day,â he said, âbut Cub fans as you know are very good at waiting.â
