Roy Exum: Our Flag At Iwo Jima Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - by Roy Exum
Roy Exum
This morning marks the 76
th anniversary of the sun coming up on Mount Suribachi and, as it lit the dawn, every warrior in one of the most merciless battles in the Pacific theater could see the American flag on the crest of the 554-feet-tall hill. The battle to secure the island was perhaps the most intense fighting in World War II.
Almost 7,000 Marines and Navy Seabees were killed on the heavily fortified 8-square-mile island between February 19 and March 26 in 1945 while the Japanese lost approximately - get this number 28,000. (Remember, in just five weeks!) Only 214 of the enemy were able to surrender after five weeks of horrors, with as many as 3,000 Japanese hiding in the 11 miles of tunnels on the three-by-five-mile island.
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In recent years, the Giants have put a greater emphasis on scouting local players in the months leading up to the annual MLB Draft. That strategy was borne out in 2019 when the Giants selected Palo Alto, Calif., native Hunter Bishop (an Arizona State University outfielder) with their first-round Draft pick.
Now ranked the club’s No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Bishop could be the next local product to develop into a foundational piece for the Giants in the coming years. Who are some other notable Bay Area natives to suit up for the orange and black? Let’s take a look at the top five:
Dustin Pedroia press conference: Boston Red Sox star will discuss retirement at 1:30 p.m. Monday, here’s how to watch and live stream
Updated Feb 01, 2021;
Posted Feb 01, 2021
Boston Red Sox s Dustin Pedroia reacts after flying put during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP
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Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia announced his retirement Monday morning, ending his 17-year run with the organization. He’ll address the media via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon to make things official.
Red Sox president/CEO Sam Kennedy, chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom, general manager Brian O’Halloran and manager Alex Cora will also be on the call, which will be live-streamed on all of the team’s social media channels and both NESN and NESN.com. Here’s how to watch:
Home Run King and Business Giant Hank Aaron Passes Away At 86
Former MLB outfielder and home run king Hank Aaron. Image: Twitter/@espn
The former Major League Baseball (MLB) career leader in home runs ‘Hammerin’ Hank Aaron has passed away at the age of 86 on Jan. 22.
His death also leaves a void in the Black business community. Aaron rose to become to a
BE 100s CEO who controlled a business empire that included import car dealerships and food franchises.
Aaron’s passing was confirmed by Atlanta Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk. No other details were provided. The former outfielder was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, during a time of widespread segregation. The 25 time all-star (yes you read that right) won three gold gloves awards and two National League batting titles.