Spaceman

I recently saw a film called "Spaceman: A Cuban Baseball Odyssey" about former Red Sox and Expos pitcher Bill Lee and the senior league team he played for that ventured to Cuba to play 3 ballgames. It is quite an interesting film and I would recommend it.
Bill Lee, 58, can't throw very hard but he never did, did he? Here is a quote from Lee and I can definitely relate to it.
If I can still walk, if I can still move, if I can still see, I will play baseball. Bill Lee
While I never liked Lee as a player, since he played for the Bostons, I have always found him to be a colorful and offbeat character, the kind of guy you would love to hang out with.
The only encounter I've had with Lee was in 2004. I took my sister's kid (I guess that would make him my nephew) to a ballgame at Centennial Field in Vermont, a beautiful old park, unspoiled by progress. I had broadcast many games there in my time in the minor leagues and it was nice to go back as a fan. We sat on the first base side, top row. Since they have concrete bleachers (putting in ass-friendly seats would be good progress) I stood for most of the game. Between innings I was looking over the side of the railing. Below me, walking aimlessly, was Bill Lee. He's hard to miss. I yelled down to him, "Hey Spaceman!". He looked up and with a big smile yelled back, "HEY!"
That was my only encounter with Lee.