Misplaced Minor League Nomenclature

April 14, 2013 by Austin Gisriel · 2 Comments

Many fans may not realize that the Frederick Keys, the Baltimore Orioles’ affiliate in the Carolina League who happen to be celebrating their 25th anniversary this season, are named for Francis Scott Key who is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery across the road from the ballpark. This is because nothing that the Keys do promotionally […]

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A Good Luck Charm for Casey Stengel

March 26, 2011 by Cort Vitty · Leave a Comment

If it ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings; the New York Yankees incredible run of 5 consecutive world championships didn’t start until an attractive soprano named Lucy Monroe sang the National Anthem. From 1949 – 1953, it was her wont to step to the microphone and perform her polished rendition of “The Star Spangled […]

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Touring the Bases With…Carmen Fanzone

March 21, 2010 by Bob Lazzari · Leave a Comment

A former versatile infielder turned accomplished musicianÂ who once played the “Star Spangled Banner” before a game at Wrigley Field, Fanzone–a flugelhorn player–was originally signed by the Red Sox and spent five years in the majors from 1970-1975, four of them with the Chicago Cubs.Â Click here to watch a video of a conversation I had […]

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