Mike Lopresti: Carl Erskine’s story—The Dodger from Anderson, Jimmy’s dad

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2 thoughts on “Mike Lopresti: Carl Erskine’s story—The Dodger from Anderson, Jimmy’s dad

  1. A wonderful column Mike. Carl is an absolute treasure and as fine a gentleman you will ever come across. Kudos to Ted Green for telling the Erskine story!

  2. I’ve always loved Carl Erskine, partly because he was a Dodger; partly because he is from nearby Anderson; partly because he came to my small, rural school years ago as the featured speaker at our athletic banquet; and especially because everything I’ve ever learned about him points to his embracing love for all humanity. He’s an outstanding role model for us all. God bless him.

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