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good as any kid on the field. “Bubba”, as we called him, always gave it his all. He played to win, and as a result, he was usually a winner.
Doug Wetmore, who is now a very successful builder in Henrico County, was at Fork Union that day because of Freddie Cobb. Doug once pitched a no-hitter with a broken arm. Another time he won a game because Marty Brennaman in right field was talking to two girls when Doug’s line drive scooted by him unnoticed for a homer.
For many years now, Marty has been the “voice” of the Cincinnati Reds, their play-by-play announcer. Last year he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Yep, that one. You can look it up.
Down at Fork Union I sat next to my fifth grade buddy Jimmy “Skins” Sanderlin. “Skins” is a high
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