Mariano Rivera’s Hall of Fame induction speech
Posted: July 31, 2019 Filed under: 20th Century, 21st Century | Tags: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, National Baseball Hall of Fame, New York Yankees, sports, videos 2 CommentsAs many of you already are aware, The Sandman, Mariano Rivera, was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame a couple weekends ago. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to his Hall of Fame induction speech. What a humble guy.
Quote of the day
Posted: July 29, 2019 Filed under: Quote of the day | Tags: Baseball, Dizzy Dean, quotes, sports Leave a commentIt ain’t bragging if you can do it.
~Dizzy Dean
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This day in baseball: Welch wins 300
Posted: July 28, 2019 Filed under: 19th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, history, Major League Baseball, Mickey Welch, MLB, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, sports Leave a commentPitcher Mickey Welch of the New York Giants reached the 300-victory milestone on July 28, 1890, making him the third pitcher in baseball history to reach the mark. Welch defeated Pittsburgh 4-2 that day, and would go on to record seven more victories before retiring from the game.
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Stalling for time
Posted: July 27, 2019 Filed under: Pop culture | Tags: Baseball, comics, humor, sports, Steve Moore Leave a commentWhen the play is too close to call and you want a moment to think about it….
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This day in baseball: Double triple steal
Posted: July 25, 2019 Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: Baseball, Cleveland Indians, League Park, Major League Baseball, MLB, Philadelphia Athletics, sports 2 CommentsAt Cleveland’s League Park on July 25, 1930, the Philadelphia Athletics pulled off a rare triple steal in the first inning of a game against the Indians, then proceeded to repeat the feat in the fourth inning. The A’s pounded Cleveland 14-1 in that game.
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Quote of the day
Posted: July 24, 2019 Filed under: Quote of the day | Tags: Baseball, Johnny Damon, Major League Baseball, MLB, quotes, sports 2 CommentsI’m gaining weight the right way: I’m drinking beer.
~Johnny Damon
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Dad’s job
Posted: July 23, 2019 Filed under: Pop culture | Tags: Baseball, comics, Family Circus, humor, sports Leave a commentThis one is really cute. A little tip for all the baseball dads out there.
This day in baseball: Double fest
Posted: July 21, 2019 Filed under: 20th Century, This day in baseball | Tags: American League, Baseball, Cleveland Indians, League Park, New York Yankees, sports Leave a commentOn July 21, 1921, the Yankees and the Indians hit a collective total of 21 doubles, establishing an American League record. Cleveland collected nine of the two-baggers, defeating New York 17-8 at League Park.
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6-year-old Coach Drake loses it after ejection
Posted: July 20, 2019 Filed under: 21st Century, Pop culture | Tags: Baseball, College baseball, humor, Kalamazoo Growlers, sports, videos Leave a commentA friend of mine sent me this video by the Kalamazoo Growlers, and it had me laughing so hard that I just had to share the love. There is, of course, a whole heap of social commentary to be made about how this video represents the sorts of examples we are setting for our kids. In terms of pure entertainment, meanwhile, it does provide a couple minutes of comic relief.
Quote of the day
Posted: July 19, 2019 Filed under: Quote of the day | Tags: Baseball, John McGraw, quotes, sports 1 CommentOne percent of ballplayers are leaders of men. The other ninety-nine percent are followers of women.
~John McGraw
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