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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Great story. As usual, you highlight how sports is about people. Mitch Canham’s story is the essence of what makes sport great. Go Beavs!

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Mr. Canzano, I was bummed when you quit The Oregonian. Not so much now. Thanks for another great story.

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Well written story John. For a little while we can go to that place of distraction called team baseball and shut out a broken world. As little kids the day of a game, the game itself, the after game , we’re and bring back soothing memories, and for a moment we can shut out a broken world again.

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

An absolutely fabulous pearl of what life is all about, condensed into a baseball commentary

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Jun 8, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Another wonderful story. Brought a tear to my eye. ( and I’m a 59 year old Duck )

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Thank you again for another heart warming story.As a long time Beaver fan of all sports I wasn't able to sit still during this game for some crazy reason.I had to leave the room repeatedly and retreat to my office then back again for another 1/2 inning.I honestly thought the last inning would never end but the game itself was a classic and made the Coors light at the end go down smooth as glass.

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Jun 8, 2022Liked by John Canzano

You said it all in the last sentence !!

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Another great story, John. Character and resiliency are the attributes that you are so good at capturing. Love seeing your emails hitting my inbox!

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Good stuff Mr. Canzano!!!⚾

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Great piece of writing John. My heart feels warmer today about everything.

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Your account of this game gave me shivers. Almost better than watching it…ALMOST. Thanks for capturing the “moment”. Go OSU and good luck Coach Canham.

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

John... you knowingly captured the gutsy resilience of the Beavers and their coach. They can go all the way -- and you'll be our eyes and heart when that happens.

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

I love reading your column and always do that.

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And now we know “The rest of the story”

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

I love your freedom to truly write your heart. It must help keep you sane in a world full of insanity. I know it points me toward hope. Thanks

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Jun 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Although I am a Duck fan, I love the Beavers when we aren't playing them.

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