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Monday, June 26, 2006

Yahoo: Roberto Duran to Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch for Diamondbacks

Well…since Dick Stuart is no longer available.

DRL Promotions announced today that former 5-time former World champion Roberto Duran, the legendary ‘Hands of Stone’ will throw out a ceremonial first pitch on June 28th for the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase field.

...Duran played little league baseball and has always had a great passion for the sport. He considers himself a big league fan, flattered for this invitation to participate in the Diamondbacks pre game festivities. “I’ve got a strong arm, the catcher better be ready,” stated Duran.

Repoz Posted: June 26, 2006 at 03:20 PM | 12 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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   1. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: June 26, 2006 at 03:45 PM (#2076335)
DRL Promotions announced today that former 5-time former World champion Roberto Duran, the legendary ‘Hands of Stone’

I thought that was Angel Berroa's nickname.
   2. chemdoc Posted: June 26, 2006 at 04:22 PM (#2076359)
Word has it he only agreed to appear after receiving assurances that Kevin Maas would not be there.
   3. Eric L Posted: June 26, 2006 at 04:51 PM (#2076383)
One of my favorite memories...being 14 years old and going to the Garden to see Kenny Buchanan defend his title against the unknown Roberto Duran...

Go back to the snarks now,
   4. Mister High Standards Posted: June 26, 2006 at 05:14 PM (#2076404)
NO MAS NO MAS.
   5. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: June 26, 2006 at 05:37 PM (#2076439)
I got a chance to meet Dick Stuart one time. I tossed him a pen so he could sign an autograph, and he accidentally-on-purpose dropped it.

Funny, funny guy.
   6. Slinger Francisco Barrios (Dr. Memory) Posted: June 26, 2006 at 05:54 PM (#2076468)
Thought I'd see if five posts could go by and not see a "no mas" joke. We're a weak, weak bunch.
   7. Ozzie's gay friend Posted: June 26, 2006 at 06:30 PM (#2076514)
Having Duran Duran do it would be much cooler.
   8. Russ Posted: June 26, 2006 at 06:36 PM (#2076518)
"No maas, no maas" would have been better.
   9. RMc and His Roster of Rubbish Posted: June 26, 2006 at 06:42 PM (#2076525)
He has to be better at throwing a baseball than this guy...
   10. Reggievision Posted: June 26, 2006 at 09:51 PM (#2076838)
He won't throw it as well as Joe Gans or Benny Leonard would have.
   11. jwb Posted: June 27, 2006 at 01:51 AM (#2077188)
This article would have been much more interesting if the author had thrown in a paragraph to tell us what Duran is doing now.
   12. Repoz Posted: June 27, 2006 at 01:56 AM (#2077200)
This article would have been much more interesting if the author had thrown in a paragraph to tell us what Duran is doing now.

He throws out first pitches!

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