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StevenABQ

Apr 09, 2008 Dec 22, 2009 4 1716

Native of Albuquerque New Mexico - Born and bred on WGN mom watched Perry Mason, I watched the Cubs.

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As some of you might recall Hall of Fame Broadcaster and long time announcer for the Detroit Tigers Ernie Harwell was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month Link

Tonight the Tigers will Honor Ernie and all of his accomplisments Link - I bet even the WNBB game will have a cut in when he gives his speech (I would hope). Beloved by Tigers fans and really all baseball fans, his voice and style helped shape modern broadcasting.

Anyways here's to one of the greats!

3 months ago Dscn0405_tiny StevenABQ 3 comments 2 recs

It's weird the writer of this article makes it sound like Corky Simpson is regretful, but then he also makes it sound like he intentionally exlcuded Henderson.

IMO, bringing up Ricky as "self absorbed" really should have no bearing on the vote or suggesting that it makes Corkys exlcusion of him ok.

11 months ago Dscn0405_tiny StevenABQ 12 comments 0 recs

Not that Corky...worse

Cork Simpson, Hall of Fame sports writer, has just insulted the best leadoff hitter who ever lived - let alone in the live ball era. And, he is the only guy who didn't vote for Henderson. Whether your a fan of Henderson or not his accomplishments cannot be denied. His Vote

11 months ago Dscn0405_tiny StevenABQ 4 comments 0 recs

"The Big Rock Cubbie Mountain"

There is a pretty strong segment of folks here that live in an alternate Cubs universe.

I got to thinking about this with regard to todays posts about trades that are just hopes and dreams. Seems like thats the fuel that many people live on...Thanks to Al and everybody here for inspiring me.

 

DISCLAIMER: This is likely the wrong place for this type of thing, but it did not fit the Fanshots definition (As this is not a link, rather a original work) so I’m posting it. For which I will likely be reprimanded, made fun of, and otherwise embarrassed back into my cave, where I will in time post comments hoping to be ignored.

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