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2nd career no-hitter
18th MLB Perfect Game
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
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Nelson Gord - Play Ball USA
Nelson Gord started the Illinois Indians in October, 2007. After recognizing a demand in the area for a professional coached organization that stressed player development, he jumped at the opportunity to launch three teams (11U, 12U, 13U) that winter.
Gord began his coaching career at Play Ball USA in Des Plaines, IL and purchased the facility from previous ownership in 2008. He has coached at every level of amateur baseball including two years in the college ranks (Harper/2005 & Oakton/2009).
Nelson's coaching career followed a successful playing career which started at Buffalo Grove High School where he was an All-Area player and the Mid-Suburban League East Player of the Year in 1999. The numbers he put up as a senior at BGHS earned him a scholarship to play NCAA Division I baseball at the University of Illinois @ Chicago. While at UIC Nelson was twice named to the All-Horizon League Team and started for the Flames for four years at 5 different positions (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, and SS).The versatility Gord showed as a college player allowed him to sign a professional contract with the Schuamburg Flyers in June, 2004. Nelson found himself playing all over the field in his 3 years as a Flyer and earned a spot on the 2006 Northern League All-Star team after setting career highs in hits, stolen bases (27), and set a all-time Northern League record by being hit by 28 pitches.
After the 2006 season Gord signed a contract with the Houston Astros and went to spring training with the club in 2007 as a catcher. He then finished the season with the Kansas City T-Bones where he set career highs in 2Bs, HRs and RBIs. On September 2, 2007 Gord was honored and played all 9 positions in a 9 inning game. He also went 2 for 3 in the game, capping off what was to many a mediocre career, but to him a "dream come true".
Gord's passion is in helping kids both on and off the field. His work with groups such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago, the ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) and the APBPA speaks volume about his love for our national pastime.Nelson and his wife, Sarah, reside in Wheeling and they have a daughter, Lacey Marie, who was born in June 2009.
Jonathon Mayo - MLB Baseball
Jonathan Mayo is a senior writer for MLB.com. He joined Major League Baseball’s official website in April 1999 and has covered every facet of the game. He’s been to three World Series and seven All-Star Games, as well as Opening Series in Japan and Puerto Rico. In his time with MLB.com, he’s also covered the Caribbean World Series in Mazatlan, Mexico and the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
For several years, he hosted a variety of shows on MLB Radio, MLB.com’s internet radio network, including Around the Minors, a daily show devoted to baseball prospects. Mayo has also done extensive video work ranging from studio analysis and in-game color commentary to sideline reporting at various special events.
More recently Jonathan has focused his efforts on covering minor league baseball and, notably, the baseball draft. Mayo worked on the broadcast team assembled for ESPN’s coverage of the first televised baseball draft in 2007, interviewing draftees after their selections. He is responsible for compiling MLB.com’s definitive list of baseball’s Top 50 prospects and has covered the Arizona Fall League, baseball’s winter meetings and many other events.
Prior to joining MLB.com, Mayo worked for the New York Post. Mayo was born in northern New Jersey and graduated as the valedictorian of his class at Verona High School in 1989. He received a B.A. in communications from the University of Pennsylvania in 1993. He currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife, Sara and his two children, Ziv and Elena.
Bob Hyldburg - author of Total Patriots
Bob Hyldburg has been a loyal Patriots fan since watching them play against the Buffalo Bills @ Fenway Park in 1968. Bob has thoroughly enjoyed the transition from being a fan to becoming one of the most avid and intrepid archivists of the team. He has shared his extensive research with Patriot Hall of Famers; Nick Buoniconti, Gino Cappelletti, Ben Coates, John Hannah, Mike Haynes, Stanley Morgan, Steve Nelson, Babe Parilli & Andre Tippett; and with the friends and family of many other players including Ron Burton, who was the 1st player that he interviewed for this book.
Bob graduated with a Business Degree from Northeastern University in 1981. A few years later, while working as an accountant for Parker Brothers, he became inspired to write a sports trivia book, especially after the tremendous success of Trivial Pursuit. Over the last 15 years Bob has diligently pursued his dream of capturing the vast history of every player and every game of the New England Patriots.
Bob has been a guest on numerous local and national radio programs including Mike & Mike in the Morning on ESPN Radio. He has been acknowledged as one of the most creative historians of the Patriots and has worked for the NFL as a photographer for every home game of the Patriots since the 2005 season.
Nelson Gord started the Illinois Indians in October, 2007. After recognizing a demand in the area for a professional coached organization that stressed player development, he jumped at the opportunity to launch three teams (11U, 12U, 13U) that winter.
Gord began his coaching career at Play Ball USA in Des Plaines, IL and purchased the facility from previous ownership in 2008. He has coached at every level of amateur baseball including two years in the college ranks (Harper/2005 & Oakton/2009).
Nelson's coaching career followed a successful playing career which started at Buffalo Grove High School where he was an All-Area player and the Mid-Suburban League East Player of the Year in 1999. The numbers he put up as a senior at BGHS earned him a scholarship to play NCAA Division I baseball at the University of Illinois @ Chicago. While at UIC Nelson was twice named to the All-Horizon League Team and started for the Flames for four years at 5 different positions (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, and SS).The versatility Gord showed as a college player allowed him to sign a professional contract with the Schuamburg Flyers in June, 2004. Nelson found himself playing all over the field in his 3 years as a Flyer and earned a spot on the 2006 Northern League All-Star team after setting career highs in hits, stolen bases (27), and set a all-time Northern League record by being hit by 28 pitches.
After the 2006 season Gord signed a contract with the Houston Astros and went to spring training with the club in 2007 as a catcher. He then finished the season with the Kansas City T-Bones where he set career highs in 2Bs, HRs and RBIs. On September 2, 2007 Gord was honored and played all 9 positions in a 9 inning game. He also went 2 for 3 in the game, capping off what was to many a mediocre career, but to him a "dream come true".
Gord's passion is in helping kids both on and off the field. His work with groups such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago, the ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) and the APBPA speaks volume about his love for our national pastime.Nelson and his wife, Sarah, reside in Wheeling and they have a daughter, Lacey Marie, who was born in June 2009.
Jonathon Mayo - MLB Baseball
Jonathan Mayo is a senior writer for MLB.com. He joined Major League Baseball’s official website in April 1999 and has covered every facet of the game. He’s been to three World Series and seven All-Star Games, as well as Opening Series in Japan and Puerto Rico. In his time with MLB.com, he’s also covered the Caribbean World Series in Mazatlan, Mexico and the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
For several years, he hosted a variety of shows on MLB Radio, MLB.com’s internet radio network, including Around the Minors, a daily show devoted to baseball prospects. Mayo has also done extensive video work ranging from studio analysis and in-game color commentary to sideline reporting at various special events.
More recently Jonathan has focused his efforts on covering minor league baseball and, notably, the baseball draft. Mayo worked on the broadcast team assembled for ESPN’s coverage of the first televised baseball draft in 2007, interviewing draftees after their selections. He is responsible for compiling MLB.com’s definitive list of baseball’s Top 50 prospects and has covered the Arizona Fall League, baseball’s winter meetings and many other events.
Prior to joining MLB.com, Mayo worked for the New York Post. Mayo was born in northern New Jersey and graduated as the valedictorian of his class at Verona High School in 1989. He received a B.A. in communications from the University of Pennsylvania in 1993. He currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with his wife, Sara and his two children, Ziv and Elena.
Bob Hyldburg - author of Total Patriots
Bob Hyldburg has been a loyal Patriots fan since watching them play against the Buffalo Bills @ Fenway Park in 1968. Bob has thoroughly enjoyed the transition from being a fan to becoming one of the most avid and intrepid archivists of the team. He has shared his extensive research with Patriot Hall of Famers; Nick Buoniconti, Gino Cappelletti, Ben Coates, John Hannah, Mike Haynes, Stanley Morgan, Steve Nelson, Babe Parilli & Andre Tippett; and with the friends and family of many other players including Ron Burton, who was the 1st player that he interviewed for this book.
Bob graduated with a Business Degree from Northeastern University in 1981. A few years later, while working as an accountant for Parker Brothers, he became inspired to write a sports trivia book, especially after the tremendous success of Trivial Pursuit. Over the last 15 years Bob has diligently pursued his dream of capturing the vast history of every player and every game of the New England Patriots.
Bob has been a guest on numerous local and national radio programs including Mike & Mike in the Morning on ESPN Radio. He has been acknowledged as one of the most creative historians of the Patriots and has worked for the NFL as a photographer for every home game of the Patriots since the 2005 season.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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