Get to know ... Matt Beckenhauer

Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Tyler Bieck: When did you begin to play baseball?

Matt Beckenhauer: Back in my T-ball days.

TB: What positions do you play?

MB: Pitcher and infield. I pitch because Coach thinks I'm Tom Glavine.

TB: What is the best thing about playing for the MNB Seniors?

MB: The road trips in the van and listening to (MNB teammate) Quinton Pohl rap.

TB: What do you do with your free time in the summer?

MB: Go out to the lake with my friends to fish and swim.

TB: Who is your favorite baseball player?

MB: Berry Zito

TB: How did you receive the nickname "Peanut?"

MB: I'm not exactly the biggest guy in the world.

TB: If you could choose one type of car what would you choose?

MB: A pick-up because I can go hunting and mudding with it.

This is the latest in a series of "Get To Knows" that will cover the entire McCook National Bank American Legion Seniors baseball squad.

The interviews were conducted by McCook Daily Gazette writer Tyler Bieck, a 2003 McCook High School graduate.

The photos were taken by Gazette sports editor John J. Mesh.

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