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Subliminal messages found on old baseball cards
Back when I collected baseball cards, there wasn't really a market for subsets like there is now. So I used to make my own.I had pages in my card binders for All-Stars, Managers and, of course, error cards.Some were valuable (1982 Fleer John Littlefield), some, well, not so much (1985 Topps Gary Pettis)...but all of them were special. Now that I'm older, I have to admit...
Via Hall of Very Good
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April 02, 2012
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April 02, 2012
Discuss
Longhorns unveil new practice uniforms
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Way too much black, don’t you think? The traditional Texas uniforms are thought to be some of the best in all of college football. So, what is driving this change? Well, for starters, money. It gives the school another jersey to sell to diehards, putting a few more bucks in the coffers. This isn’t out of the norm for what many programs are now doing. Luckily...
Via The Victory Formation
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April 02, 2012
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April 02, 2012
Former Super Bowl MVP's daughter has new LFL team
Angela Rypien continues to follow in her father’s footsteps. The daughter of former NFL... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Via Lost Lettermen
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April 01, 2012
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April 01, 2012
Faceoff: Who is the NHL's breakout player of the year?
There have been many players to burst onto the scene this season as All-Stars. James Neal and Jonathan Quick are two of the many. However, two others have caught our eye here in the 2011-12 campaign as the biggest breakouts.Erik KarlssonBy Ryan PorthThere are offensive defensemen, and then there is Erik Karlsson.Despite being selected to the All-Star Game last season, Karlsson...
Via Red Light District Hockey
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March 31, 2012
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March 31, 2012
Kobe Bryant meets 105-year-old Lakers fan
Most of us could never imagine living to see our 105th birthday. Frankly, most of us won’t. Laker fan Allene Wynn turned 105 years old earlier this week, and she celebrated by taking in the Lakers-Hornets game at the Staples Center on Saturday night. Prior to the game, Wynn got the chance meet her favorite player, Kobe Bryant.
“It just made me feel good all over to meet...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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April 01, 2012
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April 01, 2012
MAD, MAD WORLD
Don Draper gives advice to the 2012 Red Sox
Don Draper, the ultimate closer at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, knows how to inspire his advertising team, so it only makes sense that some of his quotes would be of use to a Red Sox team chasing a championship this year. We're not looking to Mr. Draper for help with gray flannel suits or how to make a smashing cocktail, but at least a few of his words of wisdom can be used...
Via NESN.com
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March 25, 2012
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March 25, 2012
The top 100 MLB prospects
All 30 Top 15 prospects lists are done and I’m wrapping up my off-season prospect coverage with the Top 100 Prospects for 2012, as well as a chat. I’ll let the list speak for itself. I’ll be back at noon eastern to discuss anything and everything prospect related.
Be sure to keep visiting FanGraphs as we approach Opening Day 2012… We’re going to be...
Via Fangraphs
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March 12, 2012
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March 12, 2012
WHO ARE THE AD WIZARDS...
The worst promotional items of the MLB season
You have to feel for the plight of the marketing department of each MLB team. Each year they are tasked to come up with dozens of promotional giveaways to lure fans to come out to the ballpark. Some of these ideas are great, but some of them... not so much. We could spend time admiring the good ideas, but where is the fun in that? Instead, let's reward these marketing department...
Via The Outside Corner
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March 19, 2012
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March 19, 2012
Gallery: The sexiest MLB superfans of 2012
The smell of hot dogs. The green grass. 45,000 fans on their feet in the 9th inning. Draft beer on a 90-degree day. It’s that time of year when we suddenly forget – a little bit – about football and think about our youth when going to a baseball game meant autographs, ice cream batting helmets and the possibility that dad would cave to your cotton candy demands...
Via Busted Coverage
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March 28, 2012
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March 28, 2012
BOOMSHAKALAKA!
The ballers of the AFI High School Slam Dunk Contest
Those of you watching ESPN last night might have seen the State Farm College Dunk Contest. Tonight, however, the real future high-flyers are showing their stuff in the 2012 American Family Insurance... [[ Read More ]]
Via COED Magazine
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March 30, 2012
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March 30, 2012
Game of Thrones characters as MLB franchises
if Ned Stark was a baseball team, which one would he be?
Via Gunaxin Sports
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March 28, 2012
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March 28, 2012
The worst No. 1 draft picks in NBA history
[caption id="attachment_2039" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Golden State Warriors gave up Robert Parish and the third pick to draft Joe Barry Carroll first overall in 1980. The Celtics drafted Kevin McHale. The old knight from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade would probably say the Warriors "chose poorly.""][/caption...
Via Sports Blog Net
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April 01, 2012
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April 01, 2012
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