------ -----, was just a natural quaterback ,the constant squatting takes a toll on the legs and the knees,leading to the often-use broad cast phrase "He runs well for a catcher." Then the mental burden of calling every pitch, for ever situation makes it difficult to focus on the offensive side of the game. Foul tips are like missiles aimed at the face,the shoulders, the legs and most painfull the groin, and then of course, there are the inevitable,bone jarring collisoins, when runners and ball arrive at the same point in space and time, and the catcher prays that he will be the immovable object and not be bowled over by the runners irresistible force. I think it was probably the only position that --- ----- would have been happy playing. The catcher is the leader on the field;he is involved in every play, catching is more mental than physical, its about thinking with the pitcher. Its about thinking ahead of the batter. It's knowing exactly what is happing on the field at every moment.
Floyd (Dab) Laney, was a quarterback in every thing he did in life, when I met him in early 1949 he started his game of quarterbacking our lives for 60 years, he was always ahead of the game in thoughts and action, all I had to do was follow his game plan in most things,this was fine with me, it was seldom that a play was called wrontg.
After studying his baseball stats and especially basketball stats, it is as plain as the nose on my face, his intelligence, determination and his wish to always win fairly,made the man. Not only was he a winner in baseball and basket ball, marble champ and as a father, He spent several months working hard to convience me to marry him and come to North Carolina and start our lives togeather. To both of us his greatest win was in convincing me to marry him, come here and raise a family that we are very proud of. ----- ----- ,died October 25,2008, knowing he had raised his family ,leaving them secure and living long enough to see 4 of his 5 grandchildren graduate from the North Carolina University System.
During this season, Charles Burke announced "Ole Timers Night" at the American Legion park when the former NC Twins will do battle with players from the old Lincolnton Cardinals. Playing for the Twins were; Charlie Bost, Hickory, LF, Don Stafford, Hickory, 1B. Harvey Isenhour, Mooresville, CF. Hubert Poovey of Newton Pitcher. Bud (Paul) Jarrett, Outfield; Bobby Price, Gilbert S.C., (SS); Roger McKee, Shelby,(1B) Charlie Ballard, (OF) Lefty Bill Cooke, Newton, (P) and Brooks Harrington, (2B), Jim Sharpe, (3B); Jim Ledbetter, Newton, (OF); Tim Holt, Granite Falls, (P) and Dab Laney, (C).
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Re: What I plan to put in my Family Genealogy Book on my husband
August 14 2009, 7:37 PM
Very nice surfermaw. You have some good memories of your husband. So do I of mine.
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I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and
all the less important ones just never go away.
And the real pains in the ass are permanent.
Re: What I plan to put in my Family Genealogy Book on my husband
August 15 2009, 10:07 AM
Poetsy,I am in contact with the person that ownes the site you gave me, actually he is a friend as well as most of the people mentioned in the article. Thank You....Maw how correct you are with your statememt.
Re: What I plan to put in my Family Genealogy Book on my husband
August 15 2009, 10:23 AM
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. And the real pains in the ass are permanent.
Boy, is that a home truth or what?
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Re: What I plan to put in my Family Genealogy Book on my husband
August 15 2009, 4:36 PM
Surfermaw,
When you first posted of Dab's death and mentioned that he was signed by Atlanta, I thought I might have seen him in the Southern Association. At that time, I didn't know his name. But with this thread, I learned his name and did a Google search.
I read the obituary and checked out some of his stats and the teams he played for. I know you must have been thrilled with every play but especially with those home runs--And as they say about catchers, they have to hit the ball to the fence to get a single. You mentioned that about catcher's knees. And, yes, I know you were disappointed when he struck out or failed to bat in that run that would have won the game. But you were still proud of him waiting for the next time.
Anyway, I think you have done a wonderful work in writing that legacy, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
BTW I noticed that one of the sites listed his bating and throwing as unknown. (Left handed or right handed.) You might look into that and give them the information for posterity or some may be looking through the stats and always wonder.
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Re: What I plan to put in my Family Genealogy Book on my husband
August 17 2009, 12:12 AM
Surfermaw, I've been off the computer for a few days. To come back on line and read this fine tribute of your husband, well... it brings tears to my eyes. I have enjoyed every word you post about him. He was most assuredly a well loved man. You have done your family and your husband proud.
