[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1842]
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                   TRIBUTE TO SARAH AND HANNAH WALSH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great enthusiasm that I 
recognize Sarah and Hannah Walsh of Grand Junction, Colorado for their 
outstanding performance this year with the Grand Junction High School 
Softball Team. Sarah and Hannah are the great-great-great nieces of the 
legendary White Sox pitcher ``Big Ed'' Walsh. Today, the legacy of 
``Big Ed'' Walsh's abilities have been passed to a new generation 
within the Walsh family, and I would like to pay tribute to Sarah and 
Hannah for their accomplishments as part of a rich and historic 
tradition.
  ``Big Ed'' Walsh was born in Plains, Pennsylvania in 1881 and began 
his professional baseball career in 1904. He is considered one of the 
game's greatest pitchers and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of 
Fame in Cooperstown, New York in 1946. In fact, Mr. Walsh still holds 
the Major League record for the most games won by a pitcher in a single 
season--40 games in 1908. He also had two seasons where he pitched more 
than 400 innings, and won two World Series games. His career record was 
195-126 and he is credited with having the lowest all-time career major 
league ERA (1.82).
  Today, Sarah and Hannah are experiencing the same success on the 
baseball diamond as their uncle did almost one century ago. Currently, 
they are both starting players for the Grand Junction Tigers High 
School Softball Team. Sarah is a senior this year and plays first base, 
while her sister Hannah, a freshman, is currently playing right field 
and is the leadoff hitter for the Tigers. Together, they have helped 
the Tigers to a 9-1 season in the Southwestern League as well as a co-
Southwestern League Championship.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great satisfaction that I recognize Sarah and 
Hannah Walsh before this body of Congress and this nation for their 
outstanding participation in the enduring legacy of our nation's 
pastime. I commend them for their outstanding performance and wish the 
Tigers the best of luck as they set their sights on the state 
championship.

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