Harold’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2013)

Harold’s comments from the Ask Doug Wilson, author of The Bird: The Life and Legacy of Mark Fidrych group.

Doug wrote: "You're right--initially. Before they got to know him, opposing players resented it. In his first start, Rico Carty was really bothered by his antics. I talked to a guy named Doug Howard who was the..."
It seemed genuine to me but I can be naive at times.He was fun-just as damn shame he got hurt so young.

Doug wrote: "Leigh Montville had a great line about Mark in the Wallstreet Journal last week: "He went viral before the term was invented." Back then, it was just good old fashioned word of mouth and newspapers..."
But, as I recall, many of the players especially on opposing teams thought he was just showboating and hotdoging.I don't recall that he got much respect from the players.