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Big Six · 01-26-2007, 03:50 PM

227 Elm Street
Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Mr. Patrick O'Farrell
12 Lowell Road
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts

July 20, 1938

Dear Son,

I wanted to take a few moments to write to you and congratulate you on the birth of your first grandchild. I received the phone call from your son-in-law John a few hours ago. Rather than attempt to phone you--I felt sure your line would be busy--I decided to put my thoughts on paper, instead. I suppose I have always been more comfortable communicating via letter, anyway.

I understand mother and daughter are both doing fine, and I was glad to hear that your Sarah was able to take the train down to Philadelphia in time to greet the baby on her arrival. I know she was flattered that the little darling was named Sarah; I understand the name has some history in the Parker family, too.

I suppose you realize my eightieth birthday is coming soon, don't you? I find myself tiring a bit more easily now, but otherwise I feel fit as a fiddle. The daily walks I take in the village help a great deal; your grandfather swore by them, and look how long he lived! I would love to stick around long enough to see Mike marry and have a son, so I can greet the young man who will bear the O'Farrell name into the next generation. It's a fine old name, and I must say you have borne it very well indeed.

That new radio you and Sarah gave me for Christmas pulls in the Springfield station clear as a bell, so even with my old ears I can listen to the Red Sox games. Bill Carrigan certainly has the boys in fine form again this season, and as we said back when you played, the pennant race is a real corker! Are you planning to bring that Williams fellow up from the Minneapolis club? Your son Bill tells me he's 'tearing the cover off the ball.' I know you need a good outfielder; Phil Todt is simply not hitting as he usually has. You could play Williams in his spot, or you could move Martin Dihigo back to the infield in Bill Werber's position.

Thirty years ago, I would never have imagined myself writing to you like this, suggesting changes to a baseball lineup! I do believe you fellows have made a "fan" out of me.

From your oldest, biggest fan,
Dad

01-26-2007, 03:50 PM	#1079 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 2,493 Thanks: 145 Thanked 100x in 79 posts	Advice for "Grandpa Pat" 227 Elm Street Stockbridge, Massachusetts Mr. Patrick O'Farrell 12 Lowell Road Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts July 20, 1938 Dear Son, I wanted to take a few moments to write to you and congratulate you on the birth of your first grandchild. I received the phone call from your son-in-law John a few hours ago. Rather than attempt to phone you--I felt sure your line would be busy--I decided to put my thoughts on paper, instead. I suppose I have always been more comfortable communicating via letter, anyway. I understand mother and daughter are both doing fine, and I was glad to hear that your Sarah was able to take the train down to Philadelphia in time to greet the baby on her arrival. I know she was flattered that the little darling was named Sarah; I understand the name has some history in the Parker family, too. I suppose you realize my eightieth birthday is coming soon, don't you? I find myself tiring a bit more easily now, but otherwise I feel fit as a fiddle. The daily walks I take in the village help a great deal; your grandfather swore by them, and look how long he lived! I would love to stick around long enough to see Mike marry and have a son, so I can greet the young man who will bear the O'Farrell name into the next generation. It's a fine old name, and I must say you have borne it very well indeed. That new radio you and Sarah gave me for Christmas pulls in the Springfield station clear as a bell, so even with my old ears I can listen to the Red Sox games. Bill Carrigan certainly has the boys in fine form again this season, and as we said back when you played, the pennant race is a real corker! Are you planning to bring that Williams fellow up from the Minneapolis club? Your son Bill tells me he's 'tearing the cover off the ball.' I know you need a good outfielder; Phil Todt is simply not hitting as he usually has. You could play Williams in his spot, or you could move Martin Dihigo back to the infield in Bill Werber's position. Thirty years ago, I would never have imagined myself writing to you like this, suggesting changes to a baseball lineup! I do believe you fellows have made a "fan" out of me. From your oldest, biggest fan, Dad __________________ My OOTP dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: where it all began The Connecticut Shore League: a fictional league story Three Pals, a Base Ball Story: my newest fictional story Last edited by Big Six; 01-26-2007 at 03:51 PM.