Jim, i'm 2000 miles away in California, but i want to congratulate you on the years of your explicit information that i will always remember about the local sports. It always made me feel like i was still at home. I don't know some of the kids/athletes that you talked about, but a lot i do. Most recent of the athletes i knew of was Tyler Jock who lived next door to my parents. I remember at the age of 2 he was riding a bicycle without training wheels. I would wonder how he would do in life, and because of you i know he did quite while to this point. The other is Dan Burns. Dan lives in his own shoes now, but always reminded me of Dick his father who shoes he had to fill. Dan may not have the success of Dick in champions or championships but he has touched many lives and by time he's done will touch just as many or more as Dick did. Jim, if it weren't for you i might have lost touch, but i don't think i will because you have mentored your successors to keep the torch going. I will miss your columns as many others will. If you have the time drop me a line at lovsofbal@aol.com. Mike Hyland
RIP Big Daddy. I'll never forget the influence you've had in my life and many others. You and your family are in our prayers. Mike Hyland & Family (now in California)
I was at a national softball 12 under tournament in Phoenix and the guest speaker at the coaches meeting was ASU's coach of the NCAA softball champions. They had given a verbal to an incoming 9th grader for the coming school year. so it happens more often than you think. Former Bonner Resident.
Fond memories abound for writer after 55-year career
Jim,
i'm 2000 miles away in California, but i want to congratulate you on the years of your explicit information that i will always remember about the local sports. It always made me feel like i was still at home. I don't know some of the kids/athletes that you talked about, but a lot i do. Most recent of the athletes i knew of was Tyler Jock who lived next door to my parents. I remember at the age of 2 he was riding a bicycle without training wheels. I would wonder how he would do in life, and because of you i know he did quite while to this point. The other is Dan Burns. Dan lives in his own shoes now, but always reminded me of Dick his father who shoes he had to fill. Dan may not have the success of Dick in champions or championships but he has touched many lives and by time he's done will touch just as many or more as Dick did. Jim, if it weren't for you i might have lost touch, but i don't think i will because you have mentored your successors to keep the torch going. I will miss your columns as many others will. If you have the time drop me a line at lovsofbal@aol.com.
Mike Hyland
March 20, 2009 at 2:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Kobi’s, ‘Mama’ celebrate anniversary
Happy Anniversary from California Mama,
We miss you.
Mike Hyland
November 7, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Former BSHS coach, teacher leaves long legacy after death
RIP Big Daddy.
I'll never forget the influence you've had in my life and many others. You and your family are in our prayers.
Mike Hyland & Family (now in California)
September 25, 2008 at 9:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Local program beats wild recruiting circuit
I was at a national softball 12 under tournament in Phoenix and the guest speaker at the coaches meeting was ASU's coach of the NCAA softball champions. They had given a verbal to an incoming 9th grader for the coming school year. so it happens more often than you think.
Former Bonner Resident.
August 13, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )