Not old?

That's probably gonna have to do. 

Hmmm... feel like that hr was my fault...

I blame the outdated superstitious dogma perpetuated by the average fan.

 

It's fun to play the blame game...

That's probably gonna have to do.

Glad to be o' service.

I was talking to a Tiger Fan today. He said he didn't like the Twins. And I said... How can you not like the Twins... We are that cute cuddly team that doesn't hurt anyone.

 

He said they (Tigers Fans) don't think of the Twins as a cute and cuddly team.

 

They don't like us much. 

 

Another bit of ignorance on my part.

Any rhyme or reason as to whether or not the names are on the uniforms?

In 1975 Andy Messersmith was the first free agent in baseball history. He signed a contract with the Braves, who were owned at the time by Ted Turner, who also owned WTBS TV, which was one of the first TV stations to be widely carried on cable. So at the beginning of the 1976 season Messersmith was issued uniform number 17, which was further adorned by his new nickname "Channel". An interesting coincidence is that WTBS happened to be channel 17. (Imagine that!) Well, that only lasted a very short time because MLB reminded Mr. Turner that advertising on MLB uniforms was prohibited.

 

I was talking to a Tiger Fan today. He said he didn't like the Twins. And I said... How can you not like the Twins... We are that cute cuddly team that doesn't hurt anyone.

 

He said they (Tigers Fans) don't think of the Twins as a cute and cuddly team.

 

They don't like us much. 

Too bad so sad.

I blame the outdated superstitious dogma perpetuated by the average fan.

 

It's fun to play the blame game...

Ok, but if he gives up another one, I'm blaming you for doubting the power of the baseball gods.

 

In 1975 Andy Messersmith was the first free agent in baseball history. He signed a contract with the Braves, who were owned at the time by Ted Turner, who also owned WTBS TV, which was one of the first TV stations to be widely carried on cable. So at the beginning of the 1976 season Messersmith was issued uniform number 17, which was further adorned by his new nickname "Channel". An interesting coincidence is that WTBS happened to be channel 17. (Imagine that!) Well, that only lasted a very short time because MLB reminded Mr. Turner that advertising on MLB uniforms was prohibited.

 

What if your last name is actually "Channel" Like the guy who does the song "Hey Baby" 

routine 3-1 PO.

 

Too bad so sad.

 

Yeah... And i gotta live amongst them. 

In 1975 Andy Messersmith was the first free agent in baseball history. He signed a contract with the Braves, who were owned at the time by Ted Turner, who also owned WTBS TV, which was one of the first TV stations to be widely carried on cable. So at the beginning of the 1976 season Messersmith was issued uniform number 17, which was further adorned by his new nickname "Channel". An interesting coincidence is that WTBS happened to be channel 17. (Imagine that!) Well, that only lasted a very short time because MLB reminded Mr. Turner that advertising on MLB uniforms was prohibited.

Thanks!

 

If i remember, there's also a cool story about how Turner got WTBS call sign...

 

(One moment...)

 

What if your last name is actually "Channel" Like the guy who does the song "Hey Baby" 

Guess it's OK then. BTW, the harmonica on that song was played by Delbert McClinton.

routine 3-1 PO.

As in circus routine? That could have the calliope music, and i wouldn't tire of it.

 

What if your last name is actually "Channel" Like the guy who does the song "Hey Baby" 

 

Now the song is stuck in my head.

 

 

Heeeeeeeey - AY. Baby... I wanna kno-oh-oh-oh... Would you be my girl. 

 

Guess it's OK then. BTW, the harmonica on that song was played by Delbert McClinton.

 

I knew that and everyone knows that I know that. 

 

Delbert has such a great voice... BTW... Best Delbert Tune in my opinion. B Movie Boxcar Blues. 

 

How scrappy are the Twins? Even the pitcher's uniforms get dirty!

 

Now the song is stuck in my head.

 

 

Heeeeeeeey - AY. Baby... I wanna kno-oh-oh-oh... Would you be my girl. 

Thanks!

 

If i remember, there's also a cool story about how Turner got WTBS call sign...

 

(One moment...)

Third paragraph from the bottom o' this page...

 

http://wmbr.org/history.html

 

As in circus routine? That could have the calliope music, and i wouldn't tire of it.

The calliope crashed to the ground.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRr7Yf90N60

Guess it's OK then. BTW, the harmonica on that song was played by Delbert McClinton.

You are such a font of trivia ... you should be on a quiz show! I'd bet you could win!

 

The calliope crashed to the ground.

Did they find the black box?

 

You are such a font of trivia ... you should be on a quiz show! I'd bet you could win!

Not any more. I've become an old curmudgeon completely out of touch with pop culture.

 

The calliope crashed to the ground.

 

I didn't see that coming... Must have been this light blinding me. 

 

Did they find the black box?

Doubtful.  They were blinded.

 

 By the light.

Not any more. I've become an old curmudgeon completely out of touch with pop culture.

A couple of teenagers should cure you of that!

 

Not any more. I've become an old curmudgeon completely out of touch with pop culture.

Me too, but it beats NOT becoming an old curmudgeon out of touch with pop culture.

 

A couple of teenagers should cure you of that!

Nope. All that does is make it more obvious.

 

Not any more. I've become an old curmudgeon completely out of touch with pop culture.

 

I wanted to be an old curmdugeon but I couldn't spell it so I settled for old Crank

 

I wanted to be an old curmdugeon but I couldn't spell it so I settled for old Crank

It is spelled "I-T"