For us older Brewer fans, George "The Boomer" Scott is now playing 1st base around that big ball diamond in the sky. He was a fan fave.
per JSOnline
George "Boomer" Scott, the burly first baseman known for his slick fielding and power during a career that included five seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, has passed away in Greenville, Miss. He was 69.
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RIP Boomer, big fan here ...
before the Kid there was Boomer n Money for this snot-nosed little-leaguer.
A Big deal to go to County Stadium to see those guys in the day.
A trip down memory lane ....
I saw him play many a game at County Stadium.
If I remember correctly, he referred to his HRs at "taters" and had a glove he referred to as "black beauty". Not really sure how to verify that, just what I remember.
Still, a great trade to get Cooper for him and Bernie Carbo. The outfielders had such great names in those days: Sixto Lezcano, Ben Oglivie, etc.
Seems like forever since the Brew Crew had a Golden Glove winner. Unbelievable that he had so many.
Named my English Setter pup Boomer in his honor back in '74.
Do you remember the necklace he wore? It was made of some kind of ivory or something. I think it was Bob Uecker who said it was made of 2nd basemen's teeth.
