Thursday 20 June 2013

Robert Pope of New London, CT is a life-long Baseball Fan



If there’s one thing Robert Pope of New London, CT loves, it is the great American sport of baseball. Pope grew up playing baseball and has been a fan of the sport since childhood. Robert Pope of New London, CT was even an all-star baseball player in Babe Ruth League and in high school.

Robert Pope of New London, CT enjoys the sport of baseball not only for the season it’s played in (although summer in New England is quite beautiful), but because of the skill and precision it takes. He understands how much focus is on the individual in baseball, compared to many other sports such as basketball or football. As an all-star player, Pope played many positions, including pitcher. Robert Pope of New London, CT knows that much of the action in baseball has to do with the individual’s performance.

These days, Robert Pope of New London, CT doesn’t play much baseball, but that doesn’t mean he has lost touch with the sport. Pope follows the Boston Red Sox religiously. When Robert Pope, a New London, CT resident, has the time, he enjoys making the trip to Fenway Park to see the Red Sox play. Like many fans, Mr. Pope loves opening day at Fenway Park. Robert Pope of New London, CT also believed in the so-called “Curse of the Bambino” and he was very relieved when in 2004 the Red Sox won the World Series. Pope one day hopes to be able to be a season ticket holder to all Red Sox games.

When Robert Pope of New London, CT isn’t busy watching the Red Sox play, he enjoys practicing throwing fastballs and curve balls at the local baseball field. Pope appreciates the athleticism of the sport and likes to brush up on his own skills from time to time.