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Jamie Moyer wants to pitch again. Ken Rosenthal tweeted, “Jamie Moyer threw for scouts last Thursday in SD area. Reports from scouts excellent. Nearly a year removed from TJ. Turns 49 Nov. 18.” A wow tweet from Sam Miller of the Orange County Register, “Jamie Moyer has more wins after his 32nd birthday than Pedro Martinez in his career.” Soccer – Sir Stanley Matthews“The Wizard of Dribble” played five days past his 50th birthday and is the only player to have been knighted while still playing. Matthews’ longevity can be credited to being a vegetarian and teetotaler (alcohol-free). Matthews was the oldest player to ever play in England’s top division and the oldest player ever to represent the country. Remarkably, playing as long as he did, Matthews was never booked or sent off. I can’t say the same for my infinitely briefer career. I was the king of cards, mainly for telling the ref to go “f*** himself.” The official term is dissent. Matthews mad...
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