tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post1614831928842457363..comments2023-12-01T03:24:21.626-05:00Comments on Top 100 Red Sox: 100 Greatest Red Sox >> #67 Ray CulpTim Daloisiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255944715555107260noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post-82917353316855151112018-01-13T00:13:02.194-05:002018-01-13T00:13:02.194-05:00A really nice story about Ray....told by one of hi...A really nice story about Ray....told by one of his former teammates ...who was also a teammate of mine<br /><br />I played in an Adult Baseball League for about 12 years here in suburban Philadelphia. One of my teammates was a fellow by the name of Bob Anderson...he was a school principal.....a great player who made it all the way to Triple A with both the Yankees and the Red Sox.<br />When he said Red Sox, I asked him where and when...he said “ Pawtucket, 1972”<br />Of course, me knowing every bit of Ray Culp’s career....I asked him if he was teammates with Ray, and told him about being distantly related to Ray.<br />Bob had nothing but great things to say about Ray.......about what a fine person he was....just a really nice man.<br />Bob explained that the minors were a lot different than they are today. Back in 1972, Bob was a young guy clawing his way up, but you had established pros like Ray, who because of injury, were looking at the end, or possible end of their careers. And Bob told me that some of those guys could be bitter about it, after all ...the young guys are there for one reason..to replace the old guys.<br />Bob told me Ray was nothing like that. He was a true gentleman, and extremely generous with sharing his knowledge about pitching in the Majors with the kids trying to make it to the Big Show.<br /><br />Ray Culp....a darn good pitcher...but..even more important....and I heard from his teammate and mine as well....a darn good guy...<br /><br />Chuck Mamzicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post-62841783739426597752018-01-12T23:41:35.169-05:002018-01-12T23:41:35.169-05:00A couple years ago I shared a flight with a former...A couple years ago I shared a flight with a former Major Leaguer.....Ray Fosse<br />Ray was a catcher. He started his career in 1969 with the Indians and was traded to Oakland in 1973. He was with the A’s when the won the 73 and 74 World Series. He has been their radio and TV voice for a long time.<br /><br />As we talked I said “ I’m sure you had a few at bats against a distant cousin of mine from Texas “<br />Ray Fosse...” who’s your cousin”<br />Me. “ you remember a right handed starter for Boston named Ray Culp?”<br />Ray Fosse’s jaw dropped...” OMG..........if you ever talk to him.....tell him Thanks...but no thanks...for ending my hitting streak”<br /><br />In 1970, with the Indians, Ray Fosse had a 23 game hitting streak, the longest of his career, and the longest in the American League that year. They went to Fenway, and Ray Culp ended it.<br /><br />Ray Fosse told me..” he didn’t throw me one fastball...nothing but junk that I thought I could hammer, but I just beat everything into the ground and went 0 for 4”<br /><br />Chuck Mamzicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post-36898848724011095722018-01-12T23:05:49.452-05:002018-01-12T23:05:49.452-05:00Ray has an interesting place in baseball history.....Ray has an interesting place in baseball history......a category.......<br /><br />Consecutive Shutouts .....here is the list<br />6 Consecutive Shutouts...Don Drysdale (LA Dodgers 1967)<br />5. Bob Gibson ( Cardinals 1968) Orel Hershiser ( Dodgers 1988)<br />4 Gaylord Perry ( Giants 19??) Ray Herbert (White Sox 1963).....Louie Tiant ( Red Sox 1972)....And<br /> RAY CULP ( 1968 Red Sox)<br /><br />Ray...if you or anybody close to you is reading this...I’d say that’s pretty good company!<br />Chuck Mamzic<br />Chuck Mamzicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post-89159177724132012222018-01-12T22:49:28.689-05:002018-01-12T22:49:28.689-05:00I found out about 10 years ago that Ray and I are ...I found out about 10 years ago that Ray and I are distantly related...His Great Great Grandfather...Franklin Culp ...and My Great Great Granmother Mary Ann Culp were siblings in Wayne County, Tenn. Our branch of the family went to East Texas, (Rusk County). And Franklin Culp and his descendants wound up in Bastrop ...Elgin ...and Austin.<br />My mother was born and raised in Rusk County, Tex....but She met and married my dad..she wound up in Philadelphia....where I was born and raised..and saw plenty of Ray at Connie Mack Stadium in Philly where he started his career from 1963 to 1966.....<br />And talk about a SMALL world...there’s a guy who plays at my local golf course....Guy named Steve Braun...he played 12 years in the Bigs...his first 10 years all in the American League. He broke in in 1971 with the Twins...he had 52 career Home Runs..but only 1 in Fenway Park...and Ray was the pitcher....May 19, 1972. Steve is just about the only ex Major League player I know on a personal basis...and the only Homer he hit in Fenway was against my distant cousin. Small Small world.Chuck Mamzicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post-52666637065726726712014-08-15T20:12:40.384-05:002014-08-15T20:12:40.384-05:00First Game I ever saw at Fenway
Loved That guy...First Game I ever saw at Fenway <br />Loved That guy' Saw a lot more of Roger but I always told anyone who would listen about the Original 21 BIG RAY CULPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post-69619954450250887752014-01-03T13:13:54.251-05:002014-01-03T13:13:54.251-05:00Not only an outstanding ball player, but the best ...Not only an outstanding ball player, but the best Dad a kid could ever ask for. Love you Pops! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177728242114177321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post-17253417625654565512012-09-06T12:26:08.879-05:002012-09-06T12:26:08.879-05:00Hey, there is a lot of useful info above!Hey, there is a lot of useful info above!Malvinahttp://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/member.php?u=192782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521256759224053893.post-34317336604850577452011-07-12T22:24:35.749-05:002011-07-12T22:24:35.749-05:00He married my dad's cousin... cool guy. Got th...He married my dad's cousin... cool guy. Got the whole team to sign a baseball for my mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com