Managing the Boys: Ex-Rockies skipper Walt Weiss embraces just being “Dad”

Posted Apr 18, 2017
And there he was. Walt Weiss. Former Colorado Rockies manager. A guy who played shortstop in the major leagues for a quarter-century. Who lives in Colorado and likes it here. Who wants to travel regularly now to watch a couple of his sons playing in college. And is, despite his high-profile status, a private man whose competitive nature is rivaled only by his kindness. (Mile High Sports)

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