Happy 80th Birthday John Fogerty!
Celebrating the legendary singer, songwriter, and co-founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)… Thank You John!
John Cameron Fogerty was born on May 28, 1945 in Berkeley, California (U.S.A.).
History in the making.
John Fogerty performing with Creedence Clearwater Revival at Woodstock on Aug. 18, 1969.
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2025 also marks the 40th anniversary of Fogerty’s solo album Centerfield. The album went to the top of the charts the week of March 23, 1985, just in time for “opening day”. The title track is frequently played on Classic Rock radio and at baseball games to this day. The song also plays continuously at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
“Look at me, gotta be centerfield…” Willie Wilson is one of my favorite Royals players. He held down “centerfield” for our championship team in 1985. Fun fact: Willie's first full season in the majors was 1978; he initially split the left field job with three other players, including my friend and colleague Joe Zdeb. Willie is a member of the Royals Hall of Fame and celebrates his 70th Birthday later this summer (July 9). Go Royals!
Willie Wilson (CF), Kansas City Royals, circa 1985.
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