More Game 3 Photos

I thought I would highlight some great photos taken from other fans at Saturdays' game. These photos were posted on flickr.com. Please click on their name to go to their flickr photalbum.

Below is a tattooed fanatic by NCLee1955

Below is what I would imagine a Blue Heaven would look like by Malingering
Below is a view from the right field upper reserve by blkmarket

Hobo Nickels

I came across the most incredible collection on the internet. Hobo Nickels. These are hand carved coins made by the wandering homeless in America from decades ago. They typically used a Indian Head nickel as their medium. They reflect a very important and usually forgotten part of American history- through the first World War, Prohibition and the Roaring 20'’s, and the Great Depression. Please check out walrafen's collection. There are many more different nickels displayed there. He gives a great description and explanation of these items.

Each hobo nickel is unique as they were all individually hand carved, using the design of either the Indian or the buffalo as a base, and altering it to another design altogether. The Indian has been changed into clowns, women, other Indians, friends and loved ones, bearded men, ethnic figures, famous people, and self portraits. The buffalo has been turned into men with backpacks, and animals such as a donkey or elephant. The influence of the events of the times can be plainly seen as we view hoboes, servicemen in uniform, flapper girls, prisoners in chain gang garb, shopkeepers, and read dates, names, places, or other inscriptions put on the coins.

These nickels, carved by yesterday'’s homeless, were traded for meals, a place to sleep, a ride, or other favors. Some were carved with images of loved ones as mementos of better times, or to honor those lost to time.

Pictures from Yesterdays' Game

I cheered, I screamed, I chanted and I clapped. It was exciting, it was breathtaking, it was unbelievable and it was over. This was one of the loudest games I've ever heard. The crowd was insane from the start. We saw a team flourish and scrap to earn a playoff berth. Unfortunately, it finished far too soon.

Congratulations to the Mets!

Below are some pictures I took that afternoon. Check out my photo ablum link for more pictures.

Here is a video I made of the Opening Ceremonies.

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I also had a chance to barely make the third period of the Kings home opener. I had just sat down when the puck was dropped to start the period. 14 seconds later Michael Cammalleri scored a goal. Go King Go!

A Pull of a Lifetime: Babe Ruth/ Joe DiMagio 1 of 1 Auto

Oh My! This is the kind of wax pack pull I've always dreamed of. This guy opened a pack of 2005 Upper Deck Portraits Baseball. Inside is an autographed Base Babe Ruth/ Joe DiMaggio card. Incredible!



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Hat Tip: T206king: Vintage Baseball Card Forum:

Getting Ready for Game 3

I've got my cap on my head, my "Live to Dream" Dodger -shirt on and my jersey ready to go. I'll be sitting in the Upper Reserve Section #55- way out in deep left field. For this game no seat is a bad seat. I hope to see you there.

Clap Loudly. Cheer Readily. And in the honor of the great Buck O'Neil, be thankful always. We are playing in October! Nothing to be worried about here.

I'm also going to the LA Kings home opener this evening against the St. Louis Blues. It'll be tight, but if Maddux pitches his usual quick and effective game I hope to able to make it to the Staples Center in time for the 1st period with no less than a minute to spare. Nevertheless, I won't be leaving early for any reason.

This is a great day for sports in LA.

If you can't make it out for the local events, then, as Tommy would say, "To the TV!"



YouTube Link: MALEBA.

Buck O'Neil: You Will Always be Remembered

November 11, 1911- October 6, 2006

"God's been good to me. They didn't think Buck was good enough to be in the Hall of Fame. That's the way they thought about it and that's the way it is, so we're going to live with that. Now, if I'm a Hall of Famer for you, that's all right with me. Just keep loving old Buck. Don't weep for Buck. No, man, be happy, be thankful."

With great respect I thank you... for your wisdom, your passion and your patience. You are one of America's great Americans.