...because Gene's allegiance is to the dreaded Bronx Bombers we positioned him on the end in the event we chose to crop him out.
From left to right; David "Super Dave" Wright, Nobe Kawano, Sy Sussman, myself and Gene Chino.
I had the sincere pleasure of a visit by my long time friends Dave, Sy and Nobe this past week. We spent the afternoon together reminiscing our Dodger days together. Nobe is well known throughout the baseball world as the long time Dodger club house and equipment manager since their arrival to Los Angeles over fifty years ago. In fact, this past spring the Dodgers, celebrating their fiftieth season in LA, arranged to have a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox at the Los Angeles Coliseum, home to the Dodgers prior to Dodger Stadium being built. It was at that special evening that the Dodgers recognized Nobe's loyal service to the club by introducing him to over one hundred thousand fans in attendance. In the 1980's Nobe handed off the clubhouse duties to Dave and he not only handled his business but as in Nobe's case gained the respect and friendship of the many greats that wore the uniform. Sy, a member of the famed William Morris Agency for many years was a loyal friend to the Dodger organization and often assisted the club with entertainment talent over the years.
We enjoyed a great lunch together along with many laughs and tales of the past. Before leaving town I asked them to stop and meet some special friends of mine, Gene and Janet. The fact that the Chinos are baseball fans as well was added value. They opened their home and their hearts to my three friends and for that I am so appreciative. We all hated to see the visit end but grateful for our friendships, both new and old, making for a memorable day. In closing, the best looking member of the group, Janet, is not pictured because she volunteered to take our photo...thank you.
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