32 Comments

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!

Expand full comment

Thank you Gus.

Expand full comment

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

Expand full comment

Thank you Dave. Means a lot. I'm glad you are here for it. I'm having a lot of fun.

Expand full comment

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.

Expand full comment

So true.

Expand full comment

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

Expand full comment

He's just such an easy guy to root for. I've asked him to come on today's radio show. If he has the time... it will be a fantastic interview.

Expand full comment

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

Expand full comment

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.

Expand full comment

Instant classic

Expand full comment

You said it all in the last sentence !!

Expand full comment

appreciate this

Expand full comment

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

Expand full comment

Thank you Mark!

Expand full comment

Good stuff Mr. Canzano!!!⚾

Expand full comment

Thanks David

Expand full comment

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

Expand full comment

Thanks Lon.

Expand full comment

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.

Expand full comment

Thanks Barbara

Expand full comment

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.

Expand full comment

Appreciate this Mark. Anything can happen. It often does.

Expand full comment

I love reading your column and always do that.

Expand full comment

And now we know “The rest of the story”

Expand full comment

Paul Harvey would love this team.

Expand full comment

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

Expand full comment

Thank you.

Expand full comment

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

Expand full comment

A real source of pride in the region.

Expand full comment