Blogs about: Leo Durocher
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Why you're all FIRED!
Once again, I’m compelled to justify myself following one of YankeeGuy’s biting posts. I’m a nice gal, really I am. Sure, I quote Leo “The Lip” Durocher from time to time, but let’s remember that Le… more →
Yankee Girl Versus Guy
Ricketts or Rickets? "What's in a Name?"
wrote 2 months ago: When I heard that the Ricketts family had purchased the Cubs, I immediately began to worry. Rickets … more →
#45 Milt Pappas
wrote 4 months ago: Although Pappas was only 25 years old at the time of this card, he was already a six-year veteran of … more →
Daily Quotes 7/27
wrote 5 months ago: “Winning is a habit.” Leo Durocher (1905-1991), Major League Baseball player, manager. … more →
Deja Vu all Over Again...Back to the ER
wrote 7 months ago: It’s like Yogi Berra once said…”Deja Vu all over again.” Last night after t … more →
Bear Down and Get Some Runs, best-of: May 13, 2005
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wrote 7 months ago: May 13, 2005 I come downstairs after doing some reading, and my dad is sitting in the TV room. The p … more →
Can someone identify this pitcher?
wrote 8 months ago: Years ago, my Uncle Don (Dad’s older brother) gave me a college graduation gift of a book on b … more →
Scenes from Before the 1988 Old Timers Game
wrote 8 months ago: Leo Durocher, nearly 83 and preparing to manage the N.L. All-Stars at the Old Timers Game of 1988, w … more →
In defense of Rabbit Maranville's Hall of Fame plaque
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wrote 11 months ago: A few weeks ago I was reading a column by Chicago-based sportswriter Rick Telander, who as a longtim … more →
* Of course, of course: Mr. Ed tries out
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wrote 1 year ago: The video version of an old joke. In this show, titled “Leo Durocher Meets Mister Ed,” t … more →
Bring on the Pain
wrote 1 year ago: Ah, to be a Cub fan, as with most started at an early age. My first cub game was in 1960 or 61. My s … more →
Star Chamber America
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wrote 2 years ago: Don’t miss Scott Horton’s Resurrecting the Star Chamber in Harper’s. When the Fou … more →
Nice guys finish last?
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wrote 2 years ago: There is a phrase I really hate and it’s this: “Nice guys finish last” Google info … more →
Why you're all FIRED!
wrote 2 years ago: Once again, I’m compelled to justify myself following one of YankeeGuy’s biting posts. I’m a nice g … more →
Winning...
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wrote 2 years ago: “What are we at the park for except to win? I’d trip my mother. I’d help her up, brush … more →
