Al Yellon

joined Feb 11, 2008
last login May 23, 2013
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Al Yellon is a native Chicagoan who has been following Chicago sports since the 1960's. That means he's seen a lot of losing -- but enjoyed the Bears Super Bowl win, the six Bulls titles, and yes, even the White Sox World Series title, even though he's a Cubs fan.

He left Chicago to go east for college at Colgate University, then returned and worked for 29 years as a television director for Chicago TV stations before joining SB Nation full time as a senior editor.

As a Chicago sports fan, Al thinks any championship for our city is a good thing. Go Chicago!

Bleed Cubbie Blue

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nba Chicago Bulls
nfl Chicago Bears
ncaaf Northwestern Wildcats
ncaab Colgate Red Raiders
nhl Chicago Blackhawks

Recent Activity

	Ticket Exchanges: June 7-13, 21-23 Homestands Posted on May 23 2013, 10:54p
	I hope you're right. Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 10:44p
	Ever since Commented on What has been the stat of the year thus far for the Cubs? on May 23 2013, 10:36p
	Pick whichever game you want. Commented on BCB in the Wrigley Left Field Bleachers... on May 23 2013, 10:33p
	Hm. Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 10:32p
	So you're saying Edwin Jackson is the Scott Hairston of pitchers. Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 10:31p - 3 replies
	Here. Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 10:30p
	Ah. Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 5:56p
	"Another dismal effort" Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 5:53p - 1 reply
	Needed, I think. Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 5:49p - 2 replies
	I could have posted the final score after the seventh inning. Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 5:48p - 1 reply
	Was working on it all during the game. Commented on Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku on May 23 2013, 5:47p - 1 reply
	Re Recommended on May 23 2013, 5:45p
	No Subject Commented on Overflow Thread 4: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 5:41p - 2 replies
	Pirates 4, Cubs 2: A Loss In Haiku Posted on May 23 2013, 5:41p
	(taking notes) Commented on Overflow Thread 4: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 5:03p - 1 reply
	Note that I de-lurked Commented on Overflow Thread 4: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 5:00p - 2 replies
	Wait, you don't really expect an answer to that, do you? Commented on Overflow Thread 4: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 4:57p - 1 reply
	It's in there now. Commented on Overflow Thread 4: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 4:51p - 1 reply
	Hey, I posted another overflow thread Commented on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 4:48p
	Overflow Thread 4: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT Posted on May 23 2013, 4:45p
	Shawn Camp Recommended on May 23 2013, 4:26p
	Strikes out the friggin' side Recommended on May 23 2013, 4:20p
	He can have that title. Commented on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 4:10p - 1 reply
	Ask and you shall receive. Commented on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 4:03p - 2 replies
	Just stopped by to ask if you all think you'll need another overflow thread later. Commented on Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 4:00p - 5 replies
	Update Commented on Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT on May 23 2013, 3:31p
	Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT Posted on May 23 2013, 3:20p
	Overflow Thread 2: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT Posted on May 23 2013, 2:35p
	Overflow Thread 1: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT Posted on May 23 2013, 1:35p
	I suspect they would need long-term tourist visas Commented on Cub Tracks Doubles Up on May 23 2013, 12:40p
	Fair enough. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:31p
	First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT Posted on May 23 2013, 12:30p
	I'll read such a link IF it exists. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:29p - 1 reply
	FWIW Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:26p - 1 reply
	I retitled this thread and moved it to the top for Thursday night's game. Commented on Official BCB Blackhawks/Red Wings Discussion Thread on May 23 2013, 12:24p
	Kyle's posts are usually OK. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:20p - 1 reply
	Maybe. Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 12:18p - 1 reply
	Thanks, tommy. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:10p
	Kyle- I generally like what you post and how you say it Recommended on May 23 2013, 12:10p
	Nonsense. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 12:05p - 1 reply
	You could be right. Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 12:03p - 2 replies
	Don't make accusations like this at me. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:59a - 1 reply
	I'm not suggesting his entire family immigrate here. Commented on Cub Tracks Doubles Up on May 23 2013, 11:58a - 1 reply
	Agreed. Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 11:56a - 2 replies
	ISWYDT Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:47a
	Again Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:44a - 2 replies
	change Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:42a - 1 reply
	And now you do! Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:36a
	Well, at least someone stopped by here. Commented on Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! on May 23 2013, 11:34a - 1 reply
	Well Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:34a
	Agreed. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:30a
	Couldn't be. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:28a
	No Subject Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:28a - 1 reply
	I was around during Santo's career. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:27a - 3 replies
	Yeah, that first scene was kinda weird. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:23a
	"Apples To Meatloaf" Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:13a - 1 reply
	And Trout wasn't hyped the way Harper was AT THE TIME HE WAS DRAFTED. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 11:12a - 1 reply
	Cubs vs. Pirates Thursday Game Threads Posted on May 23 2013, 11:01a
	Cubs vs. Pirates Preview, Thursday 5/23, 11:35 CT: Lunchtime! Posted on May 23 2013, 11:00a
	I think you have missed my point Commented on What Should The Cubs Do With Matt Garza? on May 23 2013, 10:56a
	You're welcome Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:51a
	I'd still do that. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:41a - 1 reply
	For you, coolio Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:40a - 1 reply
	My God, I'm about to semi-defend TJ Recommended on May 23 2013, 10:39a
	Wait. Commented on What Should The Cubs Do With Matt Garza? on May 23 2013, 10:32a - 1 reply
	Pitchers have been more lucky than good, IMO. Commented on What has been the stat of the year thus far for the Cubs? on May 23 2013, 10:30a
	Winning games is always important. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:29a - 3 replies
	He's a few months younger than Anthony Rizzo. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 10:28a
	True enough. Commented on Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 22 on May 23 2013, 10:26a - 1 reply
	The difference is Commented on Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 22 on May 23 2013, 9:51a - 1 reply
	Let's hope so. Commented on Cub Tracks Doubles Up on May 23 2013, 9:48a
	6-12 Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:29a - 1 reply
	I think we can stop the personal attacks. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:29a - 1 reply
	If that's what it takes Commented on Cub Tracks Doubles Up on May 23 2013, 9:27a - 2 replies
	That third thought is scary. Commented on Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting on May 23 2013, 9:06a - 2 replies
	Pirates 1, Cubs 0: No-RISP Hitting Posted on May 23 2013, 9:00a
	No, it's not all. Commented on What Should The Cubs Do With Matt Garza? on May 23 2013, 8:33a - 3 replies
	No Subject Commented on What has been the stat of the year thus far for the Cubs? on May 23 2013, 8:25a - 1 reply
	Overflow Thread 3: Cubs vs. Pirates, Wednesday 5/22, 6:05 CT Posted on May 22 2013, 9:50p

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