--- In thewashingtonsenators@yahoogroups.com, Bill Gero <crikprick@...> wrote:
>
> Art and Emmett,
>  
>      I have an incredible book entitled " The Washington Senators 1901 - 1971
written by Tom Deveaux. In the section 1940 - 1949, it explains what was going
on with the team at that time and mentions Rick Farrell. It says the Senators "
lived near the bottom during 1947, nestling into 7th place in May and staying
there" It goes on to explain "The truth was that the Washington ballclub was
getting old " 42 year - old Rick Farrell, who hadn't played in two years, came
out of retirement to lend a hand."
>      It sounds like Mr. Farrell hung up his spikes and retired for the 1945
and '46 season. I hope this helps.
>                                   Bill Gero
>
Bill,

Thanks so much for the additional information! I realize that the rigors of
being a catcher would be especially tough on someone at the 40+ age mark.

Deveaux's book has been on my "want" list for some time but in the interest
of domestic harmony I haven't pursued it too hard.

Thanks again, Art