rico Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: I cant figure out how both my boys became Yankee fans, i am die hard Reds and my wife Cubs through and through Maybe they like winning on a regular basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, rico said: Maybe they like winning on a regular basis? That helps a little doesn't it. Its hard to believe that Todd Benzinger catching the final out of the series has been 28 years ago. I remember exactly where i was when that happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: That helps a little doesn't it. Its hard to believe that Todd Benzinger catching the final out of the series has been 28 years ago. I remember exactly where i was when that happened I do as well.......so long ago. But to expand on your boys. When I was growing up I guess you could say I lived in a fortunate area. Half way between South Bend and Fort Wayne. Point being we pulled in TV stations from both cities. As far as baseball, 33 out of the Fort had Reds games and 16 out of South Bend carried the Cubs. It didn't take me long to be a Reds fan.....they were winning. But I still watched the Cubs. I could get into more detail but I won't. One day I asked my Dad why he was a Cardinal fan. He said that when he was young they didn't have a TV. The only games he could get on the radio were Cards, Cubs, and White Sox......he picked the one that was a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 12 minutes ago, rico said: I do as well.......so long ago. But to expand on your boys. When I was growing up I guess you could say I lived in a fortunate area. Half way between South Bend and Fort Wayne. Point being we pulled in TV stations from both cities. As far as baseball, 33 out of the Fort had Reds games and 16 out of South Bend carried the Cubs. It didn't take me long to be a Reds fan.....they were winning. But I still watched the Cubs. I could get into more detail but I won't. One day I asked my Dad why he was a Cardinal fan. He said that when he was young they didn't have a TV. The only games he could get on the radio were Cards, Cubs, and White Sox......he picked the one that was a winner! Exactly. That was my arguement as how i became an IU basketball ND football a cowboys fan and a Lakers fan. They were always on TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Billingsley99 said: Exactly. That was my arguement as how i became an IU basketball ND football a cowboys fan and a Lakers fan. They were always on TV You gravitate to what you see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 12 minutes ago, rico said: You gravitate to what you see. Yes and several championships did not hurt either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Just now, Billingsley99 said: Yes and several championships did not hurt either Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 As for me, I am a Yankee fan because I was born and part of my childhood in NY. So when the family moved to southern Indiana, I just carried my fandom with me. Now my son and 2 grandsons are both Yankee fans. Even the 1 grandson is named after a current player, Gardner. That's saying something when we live in Cards, Cubs and Reds country..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: As for me, I am a Yankee fan because I was born and part of my childhood in NY. So when the family moved to southern Indiana, I just carried my fandom with me. Now my son and 2 grandsons are both Yankee fans. Even the 1 grandson is named after a current player, Gardner. That's saying something when we live in Cards, Cubs and Reds country..... Nothing wrong with that.......everyone has their own reasons for their fandom. I never question why anyone roots for who they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slojoe Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 When I was very young, I didn't like sports because I thought that if there were no sports, then the cartoons would have been on TV all afternoon! But then I got interested in baseball, and I started watching Dizzy Dean and Pee Wee Reese doing the Saturday game of the week. It seemed that they always had the Yankees on, and they talked about how much greater Mantle would have been without his injuries. So I felt "sorry" for the Yanks, and started rooting for them. As I got older I switched to the Cubs because they were closer to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 The first major league game I attended was at the old stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota. Saw Killebrew, Oliva, Zoilo Versailles et al beat Luis Tiant and the Red Sox. Been a Twins fan ever since, even though back then they were rarely on tv. Broke my heart when the Dodgers beat them in the 65 World Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 49 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: The first major league game I attended was at the old stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota. Saw Killebrew, Oliva, Zoilo Versailles et al beat Luis Tiant and the Red Sox. Been a Twins fan ever since, even though back then they were rarely on tv. Broke my heart when the Dodgers beat them in the 65 World Series And Jim Kaat says hello! Loved the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 17 hours ago, rico said: Nothing wrong with that.......everyone has their own reasons for their fandom. I never question why anyone roots for who they do. You dont but there sure are plenty that do. Reversible jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 I had a dear buddy whose favorite team was whoever Nolan Ryan played for. His last name was Reid.......he named his first born child, a boy, Nolan Ryan Reid. As Mel Allen would say "How about that"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Sounds like David Bell has jumped out front to be manager of the Reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: Sounds like David Bell has jumped out front to be manager of the Reds. The Reds need a proven manager that is a proven winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblaz13 Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/3/2018 at 9:39 PM, slojoe said: Indians fate will be determined by their bullpen. 6 hits in 2 games isn't cutting it. It isn't an impossible position from 0-2 heading home, but not looking very good. Game 2 was more of a wasted opportunity after the game 1 barrage. A timely homer can be just as lethal. The Astros can beat you so many different ways but common denominator is shutdown pitching in each.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Sorry mile........Rocktober is over. The Brew Crew marches on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 10 hours ago, rico said: Sorry mile........Rocktober is over. The Brew Crew marches on. And the Braves are still alive.... Meanwhile the Yanks/Red Sox series resumes tonight. I'm hoping the Yanks' home run barrage continues..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted October 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: And the Braves are still alive.... Meanwhile the Yanks/Red Sox series resumes tonight. I'm hoping the Yanks' home run barrage continues..... I thought the Braves were gonna piss that one away..........as far as the Yanks, did I mention I can't stand them? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 3 hours ago, rico said: as far as the Yanks, did I mention I can't stand them? LOL Yes many times! But that's alright as long as we cheer on our Hoosiers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Brock Holt! I was honestly shocked last night turned out like it did. I thought the Yankees had us where they wanted us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 ^^^ Yankee fans did too ^^^ Worse post season loss in Yankee history. Fans are wanting to hang Boone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 Just some random useless baseball stats. Since they were up 3-1 on Cubs in 16 Series....Indians have lost 9 of 11 and in last 6 playoff games they've had a .148 average as a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted October 9, 2018 Report Share Posted October 9, 2018 7 hours ago, KoB2011 said: Brock Holt! I was honestly shocked last night turned out like it did. I thought the Yankees had us where they wanted us. Yeah, I was really worried when the Sox let the Yankees back into the game in Game 1 and then didn't really show for Game 2, but last night was awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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