Cookie Lavagetto

Me, Tommy Lasorda & Brendan O'Brien

As a lifelong baseball fan, I've always been fascinated by the game's history. I've been a traveling entertainer for over 5 decades and in my travels across the country I would seek out every opportunity to meet some of my heroes such as Buck Leonard, Hank Bauer, Moose Skowron. I have stayed in communitcation with legends such as Carl Erskine, Leon Day, Billy Herman, Johnny Mize and many more. 

I amassed a huge collection of cards, autographed pictures, and baseballs from attending card shows and visiting players in their homes.

I still have the stories of talking with Buck Leonard and Leon Day about the Negro Leagues and hanging out with some of my boyhood heroes. Every autograph is attached to my memory of watching legends such as Aaron, Mays, Mantle, and Dimaggio sign them.

Now, the time has come for me to let it all go. Browse my site and enjoy baseball memories from way back. I hope this collection brings joy to the many fans who visit  here.

Darryl Rhoades
Baseball Fanatic
Entertainer / Author