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87 Year Old Recalls Lou Gehrig's Speech
87 Year Old Recalls Lou Gehrig's Speech
athbaseball.com — We received an interesting e-mail today from John Mafrede who just turned 87 years old and we'd like to share it with you all. John promised to write again on his birthday next year. You can be sure that we will publish it. * Unedited * Dear Around The Horn: My name is John ... (more) 87 Year Old Recalls Lou Gehrig's Speech
The Truth About Yankees Fans
The Truth About Yankees Fans
baseballreflections.com — What better time to talk about the New York Yankees fan base, than two weeks after the 27 th World Series Championship in team history. Yes, the Bronx Bombers are the most successful franchise in the history of professional sports. Yankees “faithful” have been filling “The Stadium” to root on ... (more) The Truth About Yankees Fans
Derek Jeter Will Be Your 2009 SI Sportsman Of The Year
Derek Jeter Will Be Your 2009 SI Sportsman Of The Year
bugsandcranks.com — Sports Illustrated isn’t announcing their Sportsman Of The Year on December 1st , but I’ll save you the wondering. Last year I spilled a lot of digital ink telling you who should have won (Joe Maddon , not that drug addict swimmer ). ... (more) Derek Jeter Will Be Your 2009 SI Sportsman Of The Year
Daniel Murphy Could Be The New Lou Gehrig
Daniel Murphy Could Be The New Lou Gehrig
metsmerizedonline.com — Disclaimer: I’m not talking statistically, but the story is the same. Erudite baseball fans know Wally Pipp as the possessor of the most famous headache in baseball history. In his own words, “the most expensive asprins in history.” On June 2, 1925, Pipp told Yankee ... (more) Daniel Murphy Could Be The New Lou Gehrig
Gehrig Jersey Leads Latest Sports  Auction
Gehrig Jersey Leads Latest Sports Auction
sportscollectorsdaily.com — A circa-1933 game-used home jersey worn by Lou Gehrig is the pick of the litter in a major sports memorabilia auction. (more) Gehrig Jersey Leads Latest Sports Auction
Ryan Howard's RBI streak ends
Ryan Howard's RBI streak ends
novafantasysports.com — Update : Ryan Howard's streak of 8 consecutive games with at least one RBI ended in Wednesday night's Game 5 win over the Dodgers. Fantasy Impact: Howard is tied with Lou Gehrig and Alex Rodriguez with a streak of 8 games with at least one RBI, but Howard's streak was over just one season ... (more) Ryan Howard's RBI streak ends
World Series Bound
World Series Bound
travelingbaseballbabes.blogspot.com — Due to a weekend road trip with Mamadukes, causing the TBB to be temporarily separated, we are posting a bit earlier than usual this week. For those of you who are last minute poll voters, you’ve lost out and your vote doesn’t count this week. Next time, don’t be such a procrastinator! We had ... (more) World Series Bound
2009 Triple Threads: Playing the Lottery
2009 Triple Threads: Playing the Lottery
sportscollectorsdaily.com — Topps' latest high-end product hits the shelves. (more) 2009 Triple Threads: Playing the Lottery
Yankees in the post-season tidbits
Yankees in the post-season tidbits
myteamrivals.typepad.com — We all know that the Yankees lead the majors with 40 pennants and soon to be 27 World Championships :) but what about other Yankee records in the World Series? Here some Tidbits you may enjoy: World Series Homers Did you know the top 3 all-time home run totals in the Series are owned by ... (more) Yankees in the post-season tidbits
Orlando Thomas: Not Dead, Despite What You May Have Read Online
thebiglead.com — Orlando Thomas: The former Minnesota Vikings safety, who has been battling Lou Gehrig’s disease for five years, is not dead, despite media reports that surfaced yesterday suggesting otherwise. The Vikings website first reported that Thomas had ... (more) Orlando Thomas: Not Dead, Despite What You May Have Read ...
Overflow thread
Overflow thread
pinstripealley.com — Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth slugged 1.727 and 1.375 (respectively) in the 1928 World Series. (more) Overflow thread
Goldsmith, 4♦ALS advocate, dies
Goldsmith, 4♦ALS advocate, dies
mlb.mlb.com — Michael Goldsmith, whose proposal to MLB inspired the ongoing 4♦ALS Awareness initiative that has led to widespread awareness and fundraising in the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease died Sunday at age 58. (more) Goldsmith, 4♦ALS advocate, dies