theloveofsports.com - 2/13/2009
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For anyone who doesn't believe in curses and superstition and the power they yield in the world of sports, just kick back and read Richard Diaz's list of the Top 7 Sports Curses and you'll change your mind. From Babe Ruth to Don Mattingly, Billie Goats to Buffalo Bills, they're all here.
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 2/15/2009
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February 15th - February 21st February 15th 1915
- Former Yankees reserve OF Cyril “Roy” Weatherly (1943-45)...
was born. Roy hit .266 in 79 games for the Yankees. 1916 -The Yankees buy 3B Frank "Home Run" Baker from the A’s for $37,500. He sat out the 1915 AL season in a salary dispute with ...
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Weirdest Non-Sports Injuries
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... I’m glad you didn’t have hemaphobia (fear of blood); that would of made things a lot more weird and crazy. You know, I was afraid watching the movie Arachnophobia, so, in a way I can’t blame you.
To all those who failed to make my list, I’m sorry your injury was either not crazy enough or just lacked that wow factor. So, keep on doing crazy stuff. I can’t wait to hear what other incidents will come in the near future.
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