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New York Mets – Anatomy of a Franchise: Part 4, Was 1969 A Fluke?
New York Mets – Anatomy of a Franchise: Part 4, Was 1969 A Fluke?
sportsthenandnow.com — After their miracle season in 1969, the Mets remained a contender for the next five years. Bob Scheffing was promoted to the Mets General Manager after the untimely death of Johnny Murphy in January 1970. The Mets had just come off their “Miracle” season of 1969 with their first Playoff, ... (more) New York Mets – Anatomy of a Franchise: Part 4, Was 1969 ...
Veterans Day:  Heroes & Asterisks
Veterans Day: Heroes & Asterisks
joshqpublic.com — I am a patriot, and I love my country. Because my country is all I know. -Pearl Jam Public Service Announcement : OK, here we go! What’s crack-a-lacking sports fans? Happy Veteran’s Day . From the Halls of Montezuma. To the shores of Tripoli. We will fight our ... (more) Veterans Day: Heroes & Asterisks
Famous Yankees Who Have Served
Famous Yankees Who Have Served
zellspinstripeblog.com — Everybody seems to know someone who has served. Heck, you, the reader might have served at some point in time. Whatever the circumstances were, we here at Zells Pinstripe Blog tip our hat to you in recognition of your service. Whether you know it or not, there have been a few Yankees that have ... (more) Famous Yankees Who Have Served
1971 Mets Yearbook on SNY
1971 Mets Yearbook on SNY
nybaseballdigest.com — I have been critical in the past of the lousy non Mets game programming at SNY. Nothing against Beer Money or Loudmouths, but it’s not going to attract serious sports fans to the network. The decision, however, to air an old Mets video yearbook is brilliant as the 1971 Mets debuted last night. ... (more) 1971 Mets Yearbook on SNY
Yogi Berra Featured Yankee Card of the Week
Yogi Berra Featured Yankee Card of the Week
lennysyankees.com — After the Yankees clinched their 40th pennant last night, I knew I was going to choose this Yogi Berra card because of his illustrious history of playing in the World Series. Berra played in an astounding 14 World Series for a total of 75 games — that’s almost half a season of playing in the ... (more) Yogi Berra Featured Yankee Card of the Week
The Revenge of the Whiz Kids?
The Revenge of the Whiz Kids?
centerfieldgate.com — The 1950 Phillies were one of baseball’s memorable teams : a great pitching staff and heavy long-bomb hitters. And they arrived at the Fall Classic in a similar fashion to their 2009 version: having humbled the Brooklyn version of the Dodgers in the season’s final game. Then, as ... (more) The Revenge of the Whiz Kids?
Plenty of entertainment on tap for World Series
nydailynews.com — As if it wasn't exciting enough that the cast of "Glee" will sing the National Anthem before Game 3 in Philadelphia (and if you haven't seen "Glee" yet, you're missing out), Major League Baseball just announced that Jay-Z and Alicia Keys would be performing before Game 1 of the World Series at ... (more) Plenty of entertainment on tap for World Series
Yanks & Phils Post-Season History
Yanks & Phils Post-Season History
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Prior to the start of the 1903 season, the Baltimore Orioles relocated to Manhattan, giving the fledgling American League a team in New York City, the Highlanders, who soon became known as the Yankees. That fall the first World Series was played, ushering in the modern era of Major League ... (more) Yanks & Phils Post-Season History
1950 World Series: Games Three & Four
1950 World Series: Games Three & Four
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Game Three Ahead two games to none, the Yankees returned to the Bronx. Game Three was Friday afternoon; no major TV contract and the short distance between our nation's first and second Capitol cities meant that no off day was necessary between Games Two and Three. Philly made the interesting ... (more) 1950 World Series: Games Three & Four
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
11 Hours To Go
11 Hours To Go
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. Today is the big day. Well, one of at least four big days, anyway. When was the last time you were this excited in anticipation of a sporting event? If we're talking strictly about baseball, it's obviously the '03 and '04 ALCSes. Being out Boston at the time, it was ... (more) 11 Hours To Go
New York By A Landslide
New York By A Landslide
fackyouk.blogspot.com — This Yankee postseason run has meant good things for this here blogosite, most notably some prominent links being tossed our way and a sizable increase in traffic. Most recently, we were asked to contribute to a New York vs. Philly cultural breakdown for the Sporting News' Sporting Blog .  ... (more) New York By A Landslide
Fashion Icon Michelle Obama Makes Pitch for Mom Jeans, Garden Gnomes
Fashion Icon Michelle Obama Makes Pitch for Mom Jeans, Garden Gnomes
huggingharoldreynolds.blogspot.com — Trend-setting First Lady of Fashion Michelle Obama used the bright lights of the Big City in Game 1 of the World Series to promote what could be Autumn's hottest new apparel - mom jeans with a garden gnome hand bag. (more) Fashion Icon Michelle Obama Makes Pitch for Mom Jeans, ...
Send in the Links: (10/29/09)
Send in the Links: (10/29/09)
outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com — It's that time again as OTB takes a look around the interweb for the links that you need to see or the people who have bribed us for links. You can send us your link at outsidetheboxscore@gmail.com Carmen Electra, That's my favorite Greek goddess -> Hello Minka Kelly, Goodbye Game 1 of World ... (more) Send in the Links: (10/29/09)
World Series Game 2: Thread 3
World Series Game 2: Thread 3
pinstripealley.com — "Swing at the strikes." Yogi Berra. (more) World Series Game 2: Thread 3
October 29, 2009
espn.go.com — Fast Facts •Hideki Matsui recorded his second career World Series homer with a tiebreaking blast in the sixth inning off Pedro Martinez. •Matsui's homer was the Yankees' 16th of the playoffs, tying the team's postseason record. •Jose Molina's pickoff ... (more) October 29, 2009
Erin Andrews, Fuck Off : Recalling The Journalistic Chops Of Penny Crone
Erin Andrews, Fuck Off : Recalling The Journalistic Chops Of Penny Crone
cantstopthebleeding.com — For New Yorkers of a certain vintage, shots of a manical Penny Crone cackling away in front of celebrating Yankee fans were a big a part of the local TV news tapestry, right up there with regular Freddy “Sez” sightings. The exploits of the former WNYW reporter — now ... (more) Erin Andrews, Fuck Off : Recalling The Journalistic ...
The Nine Smartest Plays In World Series History
keitholbermann.mlblogs.com — Inspired by Johnny Damon's double-stolen base in Game Four on Sunday, I thought it was time to salute a part of the game rarely acknowledged and even more rarely listed among its greatest appeals to the fan. What they once quaintly called "good ... (more) The Nine Smartest Plays In World Series History
The 2009 Yogi Berra Award
The 2009 Yogi Berra Award
hardballtimes.com — Batters who chase pitches way out of the zone. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) The 2009 Yogi Berra Award