Sonny Fulks is a graduate of Ohio State University where he pitched four varsity seasons for the Buckeyes from 1971 through 1974. He furthered his baseball experience as a minor league umpire for seven seasons, working for the Florida State League (A), the Southern League (AA), and the American Association (AAA). He has written for numerous websites, and for the past fourteen years has served as columnist and photo editor for The Gettysburg Magazine, published by the University of Nebraska Press, in Lincoln Nebraska. His interests include history, support for amateur baseball, the outdoors, and he has a music degree from Ohio State University.
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Friday, 24 June 2022 / Published in OSU, OSU Feature

Landon Price, And How It Feels To Be In His Shoes….

The recently named Division IV Player of The Year, Van Wert's Landon Price wrapped up his high school career with a 24-1 record, a Division IV state runner-up trophy, a scholarship to pitch for the Buckeyes...and motivation to get still better, and become as good as he can be. Read more in weekend Press Pros.
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Thursday, 23 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

On Baseball Cards, Little Boys, And Inflation….

Sixty years later I smile at the story of my first baseball card purchase, what it cost compared to the present, and at least one concerned adult who questioned...are baseball cards a good thing for kids? Want a smile? Have a read, then go find your own collection.
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Tuesday, 21 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Mosiello Meets The Press: And If It Takes A Village…?

Bill Mosiello made it clear in his first words to Buckeye media Tuesday...he won't take two years to settle in, and he's totally committed to make the most of a job he's anticipated for 30 years.  But there's more to winning at this level than 'want to'.  Lots more!
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Monday, 20 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

‘Reader Speaks’ Speaks Volumes About Youth Baseball

With appreciation for those who welcomed us, and those who made it happen, we could not have enjoyed baseball more than what we wrote about in this past weekend's Craig Stammen Classic. A final salute....!
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Saturday, 18 June 2022 / Published in Features, Home Features

Stammen: ‘Talkin Baseball’, And The ‘Music’ Of Baseball

Kids are playing baseball at the Craig Stammen Classic this weekend, hoping to kick-start a future in baseball. Forty years ago song writer Terry Cashman kick-started his future with a song that you know, but you don't know the story. We mix youth baseball and nostalgia in the latest inside feature.