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    An Aneurysm Strikes One of Houston Astros Very Own

    This past week the Houston Astros experienced quite a scare, when they heard one of their very own, minor league catcher, Jose Lopez, had been admitted to the hospital that afternoon for a brain aneurysm. The irony of this event happening to one of the players within the organization I am working with was alarming, […]

    Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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    Knuckle Ball Updates

    I have been in Houston since Thursday working on meetings and further details for the July 31st Knuckle Ball. Its been an incredibly productive trip. Yesterday I had an interview on 1560 The Game, with morning personalities John and Lance. Thanks to them for helping promote the website, as they mentioned it more times than […]

    Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009
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    A Breakthrough in Aneurysm Treatment

    Today, I had the great opportunity to speak with Dr. Nasser Razack, the director of interventional neuroradiology at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.  Dr. Razack is one of the first in his field to perform a new treatment method for aneurysms that uses an Elmer’s Glue-like substance called Liquid Onyx to fill aneurysms, therefore preventing them from rupturing.  This is the latest […]

    Posted on Friday, May 8, 2009
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    The Knuckle Ball Press Begins

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQYqs0G99og]Today I shot the Television Commercial to promote The Knuckle Ball.  What wonderful memories I have of Dad and The Houston Astros.  I used to travel to the Astrodome with him early nearly everyday, just so I could spend the few hours before game-time running around The Astrodome with the other kids who came in early as […]

    Posted on Thursday, May 7, 2009
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    The Knuckleball…A Pitch for LIfe

    Listen and learn about the Joe Niekro Foundation Join the Houston Astros and the Joe Niekro Foundation for an unforgettable evening of fantastic food, beverages, casino gambling and live entertainment with some of baseball’s greatest legends and country music stars. Read more…

    Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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