Vince Coleman was so underrated. The game has shifted away from this player type some, but I still believe both Coleman and Wiggins would be successful in today's game, all things considered.
@@Hatbilly I totaly agree Vince Coleman was very underated..He ran the bases like he was the only one on the field..He literaly stole bases at will..There was times the catcher didnt even attempt to throw him out..
Thats a sad story I can relate to it ..I went through drug addiction for the better part of thirty years..Its a rough ride..I was addicted to prescription pain meds..Like wiggins It ruined my career as well.Just not in baseball ..My baseball career ended at the semi pro level lol..But ive been clean five years now..for those struggling just remember it is possible and we do recover..
I remember Alan Wiggins. Thanks for the biography .The Orioles have a tough series this weekend in Seattle and then they go to San Diego. Timely for the Alan Wiggins story.
I didn't necessarily plan it that way, but it was neat to think of a player seldom thought of as shared between the two franchises, in the current day "Manny Machado Series".
I saw Alan Wiggins play his very first professional game with Idaho Falls in 1977; one of his teammates was Daryl Sconiers, who went on to have his own substance abuse problems. I saw Wiggins play again with Hawaii in 1981.
I think at worst we would be looking at an everyday contributor, borderline all-star. He had the physical talent, of that there can be no question.@@Hatbilly
thanks again for introducing me to a player i was not aware of! it’s crazy how someone can mentally be so good at something, such as baseball, but then struggle with common sense. like how drugs are terrible for you. it’s wild. poor guy. regardless loved the video and thanks for sharing some knowledge! 😀
Not an expert on the mental health patterns that lead someone into addiction, but it seems like a good bit of addicts used to be brilliant people. Makes it even sadder.
@@Hatbilly yeah, it's just something people who don't go through that could never understand. it seems like it's a way to cope with something deeper. definitely would be a good conversation to have!
What a tragic story regarding Alan Wiggins, as a Yankees fan Rod Scurry as a very similar story i know you would do a brilliant job covering Rod Scurry’s passing. Seeing Rod at 3:17 was well done by u
It's a bit of foreshadowing on my part. Planning to cover Rod soon, wondering if covering a bulk of the drug trials would be biting off more than I could chew. 🤔
I remember watching Wiggins in his prime and he was a real game changer like Vince Coleman or some such, a real stolen base threat.
Vince Coleman was so underrated. The game has shifted away from this player type some, but I still believe both Coleman and Wiggins would be successful in today's game, all things considered.
@@Hatbilly I totaly agree Vince Coleman was very underated..He ran the bases like he was the only one on the field..He literaly stole bases at will..There was times the catcher didnt even attempt to throw him out..
Thats a sad story I can relate to it ..I went through drug addiction for the better part of thirty years..Its a rough ride..I was addicted to prescription pain meds..Like wiggins It ruined my career as well.Just not in baseball ..My baseball career ended at the semi pro level lol..But ive been clean five years now..for those struggling just remember it is possible and we do recover..
Forgot to mention that Andrew Wiggins is in the NBA.
I remember Alan Wiggins. Thanks for the biography .The Orioles have a tough series this weekend in Seattle and then they go to San Diego. Timely for the Alan Wiggins story.
I didn't necessarily plan it that way, but it was neat to think of a player seldom thought of as shared between the two franchises, in the current day "Manny Machado Series".
i remember wiggins ur mom
He was one of my favorite orioles players.
MiLB HATBILLY IS LEGEND!!! When is Wood Booger starting his own channel? Love ya man!!!
I remember Alan Wiggins as a kid, very sad. Great job again Hatbilly telling his story.
I appreciate it!
Great stuff....I can't wait for each one of these mini docs...keep up the great work!
I really appreciate it!
I saw Alan Wiggins play his very first professional game with Idaho Falls in 1977; one of his teammates was Daryl Sconiers, who went on to have his own substance abuse problems. I saw Wiggins play again with Hawaii in 1981.
Eric Show gave up one of 2 career home runs by Rafael Belliard.
Heroin n cocaine go together like lamb and toona feesh
I love this. Do one one kevin mcrenolds
A sad story. I love your take on subjects. One of my favorite baseball channels.
I really appreciate you saying that. Means a lot to me.
Thanks for educating me on another interesting player I knew nothing about.
Anytime, man! And thanks, as always. Makes my day.
I remember thinking in 1984 that Gwynn and Wiggins would be superstars for years. Tragic story.
If he had anywhere close to the longevity in his career Gwynn had, I'd love go see that stat line.
I think at worst we would be looking at an everyday contributor, borderline all-star. He had the physical talent, of that there can be no question.@@Hatbilly
thanks again for introducing me to a player i was not aware of! it’s crazy how someone can mentally be so good at something, such as baseball, but then struggle with common sense. like how drugs are terrible for you. it’s wild. poor guy. regardless loved the video and thanks for sharing some knowledge! 😀
Not an expert on the mental health patterns that lead someone into addiction, but it seems like a good bit of addicts used to be brilliant people. Makes it even sadder.
@@Hatbilly yeah, it's just something people who don't go through that could never understand. it seems like it's a way to cope with something deeper. definitely would be a good conversation to have!
This channel is quickly becoming my favorite on RUclips!.Great doc on a forgotten star
I really appreciate it!
Good pick to cover. Good message for others to hear!
Thanks! I'm glad education on drugs has improved over the years, but we've still got a ways to go.
amazing stuff again!
Thanks, boys!
this such a sad story.
It truly is. Thanks for watching!
great bio!
I appreciate it!
What a tragic story regarding Alan Wiggins, as a Yankees fan Rod Scurry as a very similar story i know you would do a brilliant job covering Rod Scurry’s passing. Seeing Rod at 3:17 was well done by u
It's a bit of foreshadowing on my part. Planning to cover Rod soon, wondering if covering a bulk of the drug trials would be biting off more than I could chew. 🤔
@@Hatbilly nah its a part of history and you are doing great
Bravo, sir. Bravo.
I appreciate it!