http://www.wezen-ball.com/2010-articles/august/the-sabr-qpeanuts-baseballq-presentation.html

On a more somberly reasonable note, and you know I love the Banter, but respect must be paid to Charley and his crew. Charley started off as a catcher, before taking the mound. Perhaps a frame where he goes over the signals with his catcher would have been more appropriate. He also hit occaisonally, though I cannot without Retrosheet state his average.

He also served as a player manager, a rarity even in the 50′s when his career began. Unlike the featured frame which highlights his willingness to trust Lucy, a commitment that says much about his character and little about hers, he doesn’t always fail as a ballplayer. His team may have lost 123 games one season and he may have threatened to quit more than once, but they showed up and won a few games.

A reference to Joe Schlabotnik could earn some thoughts, too. Charley revered Joe, a player unworthy of his awe. He avidly sought Joe’s card, suffering when Lucy, who couldnta cared obtained one.

Joe missed signals and enhanced his achievements. He charged an exhorbitant fee to attend a dinner honoring Charley, a fee later reduced. Our hero, consistent with his humility, cancelled out of the dinner, thinking himself unworthy of praise. I love you Charley Brown.

Charley scheduled a game in his calendar to attend so he could see Joe. It turned out he had the wrong date and Joe did not appear.

Play ball.