Frank Viola -Sweet Music
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The Junkyard Dog - Jerome Williams
On This Day - Joe Morgan Goes 6 for 6
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On July 8th, 1965 Houston Astros Rookie Second Baseman Joe Morgan goes 6 for 6 during a 9-8 loss to the Atlanta Braves in 12 innings. Joe had 3 rbi, Scored 4 runs, & hit 2 homers. He raised his batting average 15 points that day. The Hall of Famer finished 2nd in Rookie of the Year voting.
Tip Your Cap 2020
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Dennis 'Oil Can' Boyd
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They Called him Bambi
Ronnie Lott
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Safety Ronnie Lott led the NFL in Interceptions 2x over his Hall of Fame career. Lott had ten interceptions roaming the secondary for the 1986 San Francisco 49ers, & after signing as a free agent with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1991 Ronnie recorded eight picks to lead the league. He finished his amazing career with 63 INT’S.
Oh Shit! It's Blaze
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Bird's Best Bud -Bruce Kimm
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Birthday shout out to former Detroit Tigers catcher Bruce Kimm. He was pitcher Mark ‘ The Bird’ Fidrychs’ personal catcher for the 1976 season when Bird went 19-6, & won Rookie of Year honors. On August 17th, 1976 Bruce hit the one & only Homer of his career off Angels pitcher Frank Tanana during a Tigers 3-2 victory.
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Mark Grace- Most Hits in the 1990's
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Did you dudes know that first baseman Mark Grace had the most hits of any player in the 1990’s? (1,754) He also had the most doubles, & Sacrifice Fly’s. Happy Birthday Mr. Grace.
Chuck Person - The Rifleman
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On This Day - Robby Thompson Caught Stealing 4 Times
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On June 27th, 1986 San Francisco Giants second baseman Robby Thompson became the 1st MLB player to be caught stealing 4 times in one game! Three of those outs occurred during attempted hit and run plays, but were officially recorded as a stolen base attempts. Catcher Bo Diaz threw out Robby three times at 2nd while he was also picked off by Pitcher John Franco in the 11th inning. The Giants held on in extras for the 7-6 victory.
Alfred Jenkins' 1981 All-Pro Season
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In 1981 Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Alfred Jenkins led the NFL with 70 receptions for 1,358 yards and 13 touchdowns earning himself All-Pro Honors. Really feel like Atlanta messed up their new Uniform designs after looking at these beauties. Aw well..
Freaky Friday - Blaze Zine Deals!!
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Happy Freaky Friday !! Get your mitts the Blaze ‘Pick A Pair’ Dealio!! Two issues of Blaze, Two Issues of Roaches, stickers & more blazing goodies. Just $33……Follow Link in Bio. Thanks for looking dudes, have a rad Friday.
Happy Birthday Dikembe Mutumbo!
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Efren Herrera
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Efren Herrera & holder Jim Zorn pulled off one of the best fake field goals of all-time back on October 29th, 1979. It was the Seattle Seahawks first appearance on Monday Night Football as they were in Atlanta to take on an underachieving Falcons team at Fulton County Stadium. After falling behind 14-0 the Seahawks screeched back to score 21 in the 2nd quarter. One of those TD drives continued with a little help of the aforementioned trickery of Herrera & Zorn. After lining up to attempt a 54 yarder, Zorn pulled the hold as Herrera heftily scooted by him up the middle. The lefty Zorn lobbed one for a wide open Herrera for a gain of 24. Seattle held off a late Falcons comeback to take home the win 31-28.
Don't Carry a Radio... Wear One!! - The Blaze Radio Cap
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Carlton Fisk caught 2,226 Career Games
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When he retired in 1993, Carlton Fisk held the record for most games played by a catcher at 2, 226. Do you know which catcher passed him on the list in 2009? **Hint: They have the same nickname.
Happy Birthday Glyde!
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Happy Birthday Clyde ‘The Glyde’ Drexler!