My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia.
I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself.
Pete Rose came over to the Phillies in '79 and he became the catalyst that helped us to put it all together.
To get the feel of how the slider should roll off of your index finger, use this grip and practice at half speed and roughly half the distance to the mound.