Who would have thought that the ailing statesman, Pedro Martinez, and castoff, Vicente Padilla, would equally throw gems this afternoon. This game two, of a best of seven series, was a duel reminiscent of games experienced at Dodger Stadium in the 60's. We saw two pitchers duking it out with outstanding location and sharp pitches that staggered the batters and wowed the crowd.
It's only appropriate that both starters have true blue credentials. Pedro was born with a blue bonnet on and Vicente comes to town hoping to revive his career with the team known for cultivating great pitchers. It seemed that both were channeling the ghost of Dodger pitchers past in the home that Koufax and Drysdale built.
The only mistake was a curveball left high in the strike zone to Ryan Howard that he belted into the outfield stands. As is the case with these type of games it was decided by the bullpen and the late inning heroics that have been commonplace to us fans.
If you make a mistake the Dodgers will capitalize. They did it against the Cardinals when Holliday dropped that last out in game two of the NLDS, and they did it today when Utley couldn't complete a double play.
What a game!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Are You Ready!
Gates open in one hour and the game starts in under four. My palms are sweating in anticipation. After a couple of days under dark clouds and precipitation we are welcomed with bright blue skies and a expected cool comfortable evening. DodgerTownUSA gives us a early peek of a beautiful day.
Oh, by the way, the Rally Towels are back!
Oh, by the way, the Rally Towels are back!
eBay: Dodger Rarities
Here are some interesting Dodger related collectibles from eBay.
Although this is the first time I've heard of the Sandy Koufax Fan Club I'm not surprised by its existence. Here is a vintage patch that probably comes form the 1960's.
This is one of the more unusual Dodger schedules I've ever seen. It comes from a local dry cleaner and features the Dodger schedule from 1967. It is designed to go into the shirt pocket and stick up like a handkerchief.
Check out these great vintage beer coasters featuring the Brooklyn Dodger broadcaster Red Barber on WOR sports talk radio.
I get a great kick from this photo of Milton Berle and Leo Durocher.
Forget tickets, how about a season pass to the Brooklyn Dodgers for the 1956 season.
Although this is the first time I've heard of the Sandy Koufax Fan Club I'm not surprised by its existence. Here is a vintage patch that probably comes form the 1960's.
This is one of the more unusual Dodger schedules I've ever seen. It comes from a local dry cleaner and features the Dodger schedule from 1967. It is designed to go into the shirt pocket and stick up like a handkerchief.
Check out these great vintage beer coasters featuring the Brooklyn Dodger broadcaster Red Barber on WOR sports talk radio.
I get a great kick from this photo of Milton Berle and Leo Durocher.
Forget tickets, how about a season pass to the Brooklyn Dodgers for the 1956 season.
Dodger Correspondence: Gordon "Babe" Phelps
After a short hiatus I'm back with another Dodger Correspondence letter from Gordon "Babe Phelps. Below he writes back to fan naming his Baseball idol.
"I guess my idol would have to be Lou Gehrig. What a small guy he was. When he passed away, I though I had lost a great friend, although he was in the American League.Babe Phelps was one of the more colorful Dodgers to ever play the game. Read all about him here in his SABR biography.
We use to have a lot of talks? together while we were in Spring Training and I sure did appreciate it."
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
RIP Captain
One of my favorite wresting characters off all time was Captain Lou Albano. He made me scream, laugh and smile. This morning he passed away. He was 76 years old.
Most of you may remember him as Cyndi Lauper's father in her video "Girls Just Want To Have Fun." Watch the video here.
I remember him as a Hulk Hogan antagonist, and as a peddler of a 900 number. Watch the video below to see if it shakes out some old memories.
YouTube Link: elithecat:
Most of you may remember him as Cyndi Lauper's father in her video "Girls Just Want To Have Fun." Watch the video here.I remember him as a Hulk Hogan antagonist, and as a peddler of a 900 number. Watch the video below to see if it shakes out some old memories.
YouTube Link: elithecat:
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