Instead of retelling an event that has been written about more times and better that I ever could, just check out the videos in my link above.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
REA: Merkle's Boner
Here is the Merkle ball I wrote about previously here. As is well known in Baseball lore, this ball symbolizes the most infamous play/blunder in the game, and led to the Chicago Cubs last World Series title in 1908.
Instead of retelling an event that has been written about more times and better that I ever could, just check out the videos in my link above.
Instead of retelling an event that has been written about more times and better that I ever could, just check out the videos in my link above.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Autograph Alley for Opening Day
Be sure to bring your Baseball, photos or cards to Dodger Stadium tomorrow afternoon for Opening Day since both Tommy Davis and Maury Wills will be on hand to to sign for fans at autograph alley before the game, per DodgerTownUSA tweet.
Kings: Playoff Schedule Set- Facing Off Against Vancouver
Lord Stanley's light is finally shining in Los Angeles as the Kings go into the first round of the NHL playoffs for the first time in 8 years. It has been a long wait for the faithful, but we have finally been rewarded with post-season play.
As you may know, I am an avid Kings fan since the days of the old purple and yellow. When the team on the ice looked like the team on the hardwood floor. My earliest Kings memories include Marcel Dionne skating with Dave Taylor, a mean and gruff Tiger Williams scaring everybody and a young fresh faced Luc Robitaille scoring his first goal on his first shot on the very first shift in NHL play. They don't call him "Lucky" for nothing.
Well, the schedule for the first round has been set and our opponents are the Vancouver Canucks. For up to the minute news go to the LA Kings Insider run by Rich Hammond. It is a must read for fans.
Below is the schedule. All games will be on Fox/Prime Network with Bob Miller and Jimmy Fox.
UPDATE: Here is the best article so far about the series from Battle of California titled "Sister City Slap Fight."
As you may know, I am an avid Kings fan since the days of the old purple and yellow. When the team on the ice looked like the team on the hardwood floor. My earliest Kings memories include Marcel Dionne skating with Dave Taylor, a mean and gruff Tiger Williams scaring everybody and a young fresh faced Luc Robitaille scoring his first goal on his first shot on the very first shift in NHL play. They don't call him "Lucky" for nothing.
Well, the schedule for the first round has been set and our opponents are the Vancouver Canucks. For up to the minute news go to the LA Kings Insider run by Rich Hammond. It is a must read for fans.
Below is the schedule. All games will be on Fox/Prime Network with Bob Miller and Jimmy Fox.
Game 1 — Thursday at Vancouver, 7 p.m.Playoffs! Baby!!
Game 2 — Saturday at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Game 3 — Monday, April 19 at Staples Center, 7 p.m.
Game 4 — Wednesday, April 21 at Staples Center, 7 p.m.
Game 5* — Friday, April 23 at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Game 6* — Sunday, April 25 at Staples Center, time TBD.
Game 7* — Tuesday, April 27 at Vancouver, time TBD.
* if necessary
UPDATE: Here is the best article so far about the series from Battle of California titled "Sister City Slap Fight."
REA: Dodgers 1953 Topps Drawings
Straight from the personal collection of former Topps executive, Sy Berger, are some unique and one-of-a-kind original card artwork drawings that were used create the 1953 Baseball card set. A collection of over 100 drawings from the set are available for auction from REA. Below are the Dodger offerings.
These little drawings are great memorabilia items that truly embody a remarkable set. Not only that, the drawings association with Sy Berger ads to its mystic. As you may know, Berger is considered the "Father of the Modern Baseball Card." He developed many of the early Topps designs, including the 1953 set, as he rose from a summer intern to Vice President of Licensing at Topps.
These little drawings are great memorabilia items that truly embody a remarkable set. Not only that, the drawings association with Sy Berger ads to its mystic. As you may know, Berger is considered the "Father of the Modern Baseball Card." He developed many of the early Topps designs, including the 1953 set, as he rose from a summer intern to Vice President of Licensing at Topps.
Pee Wee Reese
Jim Hughes
Bob Milliken
Jim Gilliam
Ben Wade
Chuck Dressen
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Parks Diarrhea
This is funny. (Hat Tip: Alyssa Milano)
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"After being horrible in the first game of the 2010 season, Chan Ho Park pitched 3 innings of score-less relief in Game 3. Reporters asked him what was the difference. This was his answer......"Got to love his honesty.
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Blog Kiosk: 4/11/2010
Forgive me as I geek out on some LA Kings hockey this coming week. Playoffs, Baby!
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- Pic of the week. Beto Duran with one of the Chipmunks, via TweetPhoto.
- Dodgers Blue Blog reaffirms their love for the Blue even as some express displeasure at the current teams ownership.
- GCRL contributes his first 2010 Goose Joak original cards right here. Below is the Manny. He also makes his last 2009 versions, as well. Be sure to check them out.
- Dodger Bobble watches the Antique Roadshow, easily one of the best shows on public television, and sees a Don Drysdale jersey.
- Clubhouse Cancer shows off some mighty fine looking hot dogs from around the Major Leagues. I must admit that the Angels-Halo Dog looks tasty.
- Here is a great Kings video from some fans in Brazil. Playoffs! Playoffs!! Playoffs!!!
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