Saturday, February 26, 2011

Blow Out the Candles Feb 26

Grover Cleveland "Pete" Alexander was born in Elba, NE on this date in 1887.
 1992 Conlon Collection #630


"Old Pete" won 373 games, tying him for third place all-time with Christy Mathewson behind just Cy Young and Walter Johnson.

The legendary Johnny Cash was born in Kingsland, AR on this date in 1932.
My wife and her Dad are big Johnny Cash fans so I've gotten to know him better by osmosis.




This is my favorite Johnny Cash song.



Johnny "Trash"

Rock and Roll pioneer Fats Domino is celebrating his 83rd birthday today.



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