Blogs by Danny B Part 2

Blogs by Danny B

Part 2

The Army was a great experience for me, especially being awarded Solider of the Year at the 101st Airborne Division.. I also got the chance to travel and spend time in Germany.. I also met President Regan and served under Col Pete Dawkins who won the Heisman Trophy when he played for Army..

  I got out of the Army in 1982 and was determined to try my hand at Baseball, a dream I had since I was 8 years old. While I was in Germany a baseball scout noticed me and recommend I give it a shot and gave me a number to Brad Smith who owned a independent team in Southern California. I played well but I quickly realized the competition was overwhelming and gave up my dream after 1 season.

 I left California in December of 1983 and headed back to New Jersey the place that I ran from 4 years prior. With nothing to fall back on I reached out to a old friend that was a big time bookmaker (Big Sid) who gave me a job collecting money and recruiting new players that were looking to bet.

 I was very good at what I did and made a name for myself on the streets as a solid guy and great earner..

  In my next blog I pickup the story and the lead up to me becoming a Sports Handicapper and the

various moves I made over my 22 year career.

Danny B