December 3, 2025:
1981 Topps Traded #811 Bob Owchinko
The eyes
twinkle, the hair rests under the cap, carefree. The focus is on
throwing strikes. Palling around with Rich Bordi and Mike Norris.
Marveling from the dugout at the speed of that youngster.
The beard came later, then the sleepless nights. 
The beard came later, then the sleepless nights.
A steely gaze underneath a rigid side-part.
Bob Owchinko became something less than a man.
Nights spent waiting up. Quick glances into corner cafes.
And all the while, she was right by his side.
Yet he still suspected.
Harbored.
Speculated.
Some say that on chill, October nights, the wind still faintly whispers, "Ooooooooooooh."
I admit that you stumped me on both these references.
ReplyDeleteGrew up watching Owchinko play at the Coliseum... and collecting his cards. Don't remember him without his beard.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Owchinko's A's teammates treated Bob's sister much better than those on the Rangers.
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