Michigan Man Max Effgen, September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Great trip to Univeristy of Michigan, my alma mater. First time in the Big House for the boy. Visited with Barger Leadership Institute where I mentor. Discovered that “fragels” are back. Saw many old friends who all are awesome. Told many tall tales of intramural glory and the time Bo… Continue Reading
DirtFish Rally School Max Effgen, August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 Great experience at DirtFish Rally School in Snoqulamie, WA On 340 acres of an old lumber factory, DirtFish has created an incredible driving experience that teaches car control to all levels. What really made this a great day was that amount of care that the DirtFish team showed all the… Continue Reading
Godspeed Richard Tait Max Effgen, July 28, 2022August 1, 2022 Richard Tait (1964-2022) I had been lucky enough to meet and discuss entrepreneurship and life with Richard Tait just enough to consider him a friend. He was a dedicated father. My heart goes out to his children. Revisiting the notes from our coversations and emails through the years. I wanted… Continue Reading
MLB MLBPA Pension Reform from 1985 Max Effgen, June 7, 2022 Early Wynn from 1985: “Modern ballplayers tell us, ‘Too bad, you should have invested better. But on salaries of 10 to 15 thousand dollars a year, how many investments could you make? They could at least triple the pension for the old guys and give us hospitalization.” “When I went… Continue Reading
Snowboard season Max Effgen, May 23, 2022 Great season on the board this year. Thank you La Nina. Continue Reading
Bitter Cup of Coffee List Max Effgen, January 22, 2022February 7, 2022 By any measure, these former ballplayers have demonstrated a legacy and responsibility built on equity, loyalty and fair play. The story is this: In the 1980 MLBPA CBA agreement, players from 1947-79, who were not vested, were cut of out receiving pension and benefits under the new agreement. It gets… Continue Reading
One-Hit Wonders Max Effgen, November 2, 2021 My first contributions to Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) have been published in SABR’s latest book, One-Hit Wonders. This book details the brief biographies of 70 players who accumulated just one major league hit. Craig Cacek had a cup of coffee with the Astros and went a self-described “0… Continue Reading
Carroll Shelby Max Effgen, September 28, 2021 Recently had the opportunity to visit Shelby American in Las Vegas. Loved this bit of entrepreneurial spirit. Full Timeline Article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/carroll-shelby-life-1923-2012-timeline/ April 1962: CSX 2000, the first Cobra, is painted a pearlescent yellow by Dean Jeffries and shipped to the New York auto show, where it appears in the Ford display…. Continue Reading