I became a baseball and a Yankee fan in October, 1955. I happened to be walking past a 'tavern' in Buffalo, NY, on my way back home after purchasing some beer for my uncle (you could do that back then from local stores), and I happened to see this game on a small Philco (black and white, of course). Yogi Berra was at bat and proceeded to hit a grand slam HR, giving the Yankees an 8-3 (I believe) lead over the Dodgers in the game. The next day, I found out that the Dodgers won that game (11-8, I believe). I've been a Yankee fan ever since.

I was fortunate enough to be able to see many a game at the original Yankee Stadium when I lived in Pennsylvania. Saw a lot of Phillies games under a Lehigh Avenue Moon, too.

I too grew up in Pennsylvania so it was all about the Phillies and Pirates.

Don't forget about those Athletics.  The Joe Buck trivia question last night was which American Leaque team has won the second highest number of world champion ships behind the Yankees 26.  I admit I did not know but it was the Athletics with 9.  Connie Mack would be proud.  Another bit of trivia Connie's grandson is now a member of Congress.

Dan

Dan,

I became a Yankee fan because of the movies.  Babe Ruth, Iron Man, Whitey Ford, and many others who seemed to be hero's.  Recently I became a Ranger Fan.  When they didn't make the playoff's, I root for the Yankees.  Last night was anothe Cliff Lee show.  Luckily he cannot pitch every night.  If the Phillies make it to game 7, Lee says he'll be ready and the Yankee's may have their hands full.

I just hope there is good weather!

Bob   

Your post reminds me of the Braves many years ago when for the World Series their slogan was Spawn and Sain and two days of rain.

Dan,

The Atlanta Braves ( I must qualify) were my team until TBS took them off the air.  As you may note, I'm not a loyal fan of a particular baseball team. (G)  Talk football and it is the Dallas Cowboys.  I saw them play in the Cotton Bowl when tickets were a $1.

Bob

Who dat say dey going to beat dem Saints? Who dat?

Wait until next week when the Panthers come to town. (vbg)

Dan

I'll be rooting for the Longhorns on Saturday and the Saints on Sunday.  I'll be rooting for the Yankees on whichever day.  In about an hour I'll be watching Dancing with the Stars.  Last night we had to switch back and forth among the Saints, Yankees and DWTS.  I didn't make it to the end though, because i was too sleepy.

Nancy,

Blame it on DST.

Bob