Onward and Upward!
The NY Mets have had some great victories along with devastating losses, but have withstood it all to still be a phenomenal baseball team. From their modest beginning in 1962, they have struggled through a few losing streaks, but then came back to win the world series in both 1969 and 1986.
What if Derek Jeter got caught using Steroids?
What would happen to Major League Baseball if Derek Jeter got caught using Steroids? What would that do to sports in general? Would anyone, in any sport, ever be above suspicion again?
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October 4th, 1995
Game 2 Division Series
Don Mattingly follows Ruben Sierra’s home run with one of his own in the bottom of the 6th inning to give the Yankees their first lead of the night. In what would be considered one of the greatest games in division series history, clocking in at 5 hours and 12 minutes (was also the longest playoff game at the time), that Mattingly home run is what will always be remembered by one Yankee fan.
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Joe DiMaggio was one of sport’s superstars and his life had some odd twists in the end. He was one of baseball’s great players, the only player ever to be selected for the all-star game every year in which he played, has a standing record of 56 games with a hit, and was voted the baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. The son of Italian immigrants Joseph Paul DiMaggio was expected to follow his father in occupational choice: fisherman. This was the height of the California sardine trade and there was more than enough work for everyone. Unfortunately the smell of fish made Joe sick. He started
Baseball is a game of national pride, a game beautified by many prestigious teams. The New York Yankees have garnered the love and respect of their fans unlike any other team. The Yankees moved to New York City in 1903, and were initially known as the New York Highlanders. It wasn’t until 1913, when they finally changed their official name to, what they are now known as, the New York Yankees.
This is one of the ultimate greatest times of the year for all New Yorkers.
Even if you are not a sports fan, there are so many areas of discussion, regarding the Baseball Season, Football and other events, that make for topical conversation with anyone; male or female; old or young; wealthy or broke.