Tucson a special place to Hardy
Published 3/1/2008 by Adam McCalvy at Major League Baseball News
Brewers shortstop J.J. Hardy grew up in Tucson, Ariz., and he had a big crowd of family and friends watching him in Saturday's game against the host Rockies. Hardy, finally healthy last season, had a breakout year and looks for more of the same.
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