381 5157 Jaydawg john.reiss^3063 Re: Julio Franco ends his almost triple decade career at age 49 [Reply to #5157] 5/4/08, 1:10pm Yeah, I agree, not a Hall of Famer. He will be in there for longevity, but not inducted. The first time I ever saw Julio Franco he was playing for the Cleveland Indians, at the old Municipal Stadium, and when I got home, I tried holding the bat the way did. Needless to say, the ball was well past me by the time the bat came through the zone. One of my all-time favorite players, a complete class act. [john.reiss from Akron/OH] Replies: