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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10 Championship Rings Should Help Jon Weber Get Over His Jitters in the World Champsâ€™ Spring Camp

February 19, 2010 by Bob Wirz · Leave a Comment

For a player who earned 10 championship rings during the decade just ended and has a world of confidence in his ability it would not seem that reporting to spring training would be any big deal. On the other hand, Jon Weber is not reporting to any ordinary training facility.Â He will be at Camp […]

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