Haltom: Remembering my hero and friend Tim McCarver
Bob Gibson, left, and Tim McCarver, members of the St. Louis Cardinals' 1967 World Series champion team, take part in a ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of the victory May 17, 2017. (Jeff Roberson/AP Photo file)
William Haltom
William Haltom is a lawyer with the firm of Lewis Thomason. He is the author of seven books, ranging in topics from seersucker to civility.
“Tim McCarver became my favorite player not just because he was a great catcher, but also because he was from Memphis, my hometown.”
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