Gary Peterson

California

Sports Content Creator at The Mercury News

Sports Content Creator at East Bay Times

Sports content creator for the Bay Area News Group. Father, husband, lifelong East Bay resident. Practicing cynic. Guitar hack. Golf is a Stupid Game Society.

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Articles

Why Willie Mays represents more than his accomplishments

Jun 19, 2024 | mercurynews.com | Gary Peterson

Willie Mays was a teenager when he was acknowledged as a baseball phenom, a designation he quickly outgrew as if it were a pair of hand-me-down spikes. He evolved into a first-rate ballplayer in his own right — a Negro League star, then a minor league superstar. But it was soon apparent no superlative could hold him. He was barely 20 years old when the Giants summoned him from their top farm team on May 25, 1951. The center fielder had caught their eye.
Letter to the editor: Increased density is not the answer to Bozeman sprawl

Jun 5, 2024 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Gary Peterson

Jim Drummond’s eloquent Chronicle editorial (5/21/24) is precisely what the City government needs to read and digest. Paid consultants advise the City to embrace the notion that increased density will be a partial solution to the difficulties of Bozeman’s growth and sprawl. Perhaps this is true in Minneapolis. Or Cleveland. Here, it is absurd and foolish and those who cling to this notion are completely out of touch with the residents of our city.
Letter to the editor: Broad generalizations only deep divisions

Mar 19, 2024 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Gary Peterson

Craig Stevens’ letter to the editor (3/9/24) is a perfect example of how a muddled, misinformed mind can blossom in the glory of ignorance. Consider his comments: “Jon Tester, like all Democrats supports Hamas and their baby beheading.” “Like all Democrats, he also hates the military and despises Veterans….”This senseless thinking is so absurd that it would be laughable if there weren’t others of his ilk who actually see the world through similar eyes.