Very soon, FN will be reviewing a brand new novel about Tony Conigliaro (The Tony Conigliaro Story). It's a compelling, intimate portrait of a local hero. The Lynn native would have been 67 years old today. That is so hard to believe. We all remember him as the young, powerful Red Sox slugger who was the quickest to 100 home runs in MLB history. This year, we will see his number 25 again—honored by new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. We should pause today and recall what could have been.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Remembering Tony C. On This Day
Very soon, FN will be reviewing a brand new novel about Tony Conigliaro (The Tony Conigliaro Story). It's a compelling, intimate portrait of a local hero. The Lynn native would have been 67 years old today. That is so hard to believe. We all remember him as the young, powerful Red Sox slugger who was the quickest to 100 home runs in MLB history. This year, we will see his number 25 again—honored by new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. We should pause today and recall what could have been.