Archive for the 'Old Format' Category

Opinions Vary on Kingman’s Performance…

SPORTS LEGEND: Los Angeles Dodger Manager Tommy Lasorda has a rather…interesting response to a reporter’s question about the performance of Mets outfielder Dave Kingman.

Just One of the Girls

SPORTS LEGEND: A German man was ordered to pretend to a woman to win a medal for Germany in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

This is Baseball, Not a Spelling Bee!

SPORTS LEGEND: At least two players of the Washington Nationals wore jerseys with the team name spelled incorrectly.

Sometimes the Lazy Grasshopper Makes Out Okay…

SPORTS LEGEND: Franco Harris was in position to make the “Immaculate Reception” because he was being “lazy” on the play.

Using Math to Make a Decision

SPORTS LEGEND: The head referee asked about the size of his security detail before making a decision on a crucial play that would affect the home crowd in Pittsburgh.

Immaculate Re-play?

SPORTS LEGEND: The referees used video replay to check to make sure they had the right call on the “Immaculate Reception” before ruling it a touchdown.

The Scars of Racism

SPORTS LEGEND: Pancho Gonzales received a scar from a knife fight he had when a young teen.

Philadelphia Hospitality?

SPORTS LEGEND: Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia had holes in the locker room of the Eagles cheerleaders where visiting players peeped through.

Commissioner of the Boards

SPORTS LEGEND: Future NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue was Georgetown’s career leader in total rebounds and rebounds per game when he graduated.

Premature Congratulation

SPORTS LEGEND: Shea Stadium congratulated the Boston Red Sox on winning the 1986 World Series before Game 6 of the 1986 World Series ended.