One of the most fascinating stories we’ve posted on LB. Gordie Jones spoke with Mark Hendrickson, who had a wild dual-sport career as an NBA power forward (drafted by the Sixers) and MLB reliever.

A home auction led to this piece about Mark Hendrickson, a guy who fashioned an NBA/MLB career that began with him going to the Sixers in the same draft that netted some guy named Allen Iverson: libertyballers.com/2024/9/5/24205…

This sucks, man. And the recaps will also suck.

I know it's all Eagles today but sharing this again because it's such a fascinating story. Mark Hendrickson was posterized by MJ and gave up Griffey's 600th homer. His perspective is awesome:

ICYMI: Yes, we're all in football mode. But please consider this lunchtime read about former NBA/MLB player Mark Hendrickson, who started out with the Sixers the same year as some guy named Allen Iverson. libertyballers.com/2024/9/5/24205…

When the Sixers took Adem Bona there was likely belief he had untapped offensive potential. He picked up the game late but definitely flashes touch and overall skill.

And they both spent time with the Orioles. Wild.

Go Birds.

I shudder to think what would happen if my wife had access to my Twitter account while I was covering something in another country. We’d probably have to turn replies off.

Saquon Barkley is very good at football.

I’m ready to see Cooper DeJean play nickel.

Oh, hi, Nakobe Dean.

2-and-2 and 3-and-3 and Saquon doesn’t touch the football. Don’t like that.

Thank you.

Those quads, man.

Oh my.

Dolphins DL Calais Campbell just told me he was detained in handcuffs by police this morning trying to deescalate the Tyreek Hill matter. He says never in his 17-year career or life has he had anything like that happen. Full interview coming on NFL Network NFL GameDay:

Matthew Stafford is very good at football.

Bryce Harper’s good luck charm today.

Back from a much-needed vacation. Who’s got Sixers questions? Let’s do a mailbag!