Dispatch
Coop's final first pitch will evoke memories
Thursday, April 3, 2008 3:19 AM
By
Jeff Thitoff
The Columbus Dispatch
John Romonosky didn't get the call from the Clippers until spring training was winding down. President and general manager Ken Schnacke wanted him on the mound opening day and Romonosky was going to do whatever he had to do to get ready for the choice assignment. He immediately started building up his arm strength by playing catch outside his Groveport home -- with his 49-year-old son, Richard.
And tonight in Cooper Stadium, Romonosky, 79, will throw out the first pitch to begin the last season of professional baseball in The Coop.
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