I like those A's uniforms - never seen them before. IN 1963 the A's owner changes their uniforms to Kelly Green, Fort Know Gold and Wedding Dree White. Mickey Mantle was quoted saying "They should have come out of the dugout on tippy-toes, holding hands and singing," according to Baseball Digest.
Charlie Finley owned the A's from 1960 to 1980. He moved the team from KC to Oakland in 1964. His A's won 3 straight World Series from 1972 - 1974. Enscribed on all of his World Series rings is S+S=S, which was his famous quote "sweat plus sacrifice equals succuss". His player, though, referred to it as "shit plus shit equals shit". - Wikipedia
Shortly after he purchased the KC A's, Finley promised the people of Kansas City that he would bring The Beatles to play in Kansas City's Municipal Stadium during the group's first tour of North America in the summer of 1964. Finley visited the group's manager, Brian Epstein, in San Francisco on August 19, 1964, where the Beatles were playing the first date of the tour. He told Epstein that he was disappointed that Kansas City was not among the group's itinerary, and offered first $50,000 and then $100,000 if the Beatles would schedule a concert in KC. Epstein refused, pointing out that on the only free date available, September 17, the band was scheduled for a day of rest in New Orleans. Finley left disappointed, but again encountered Epstein in Los Angeles a week later. Epstein again rejected Finley's offer of $100,000, noting that the band wanted to use their only day off to "explore the traditional home of jazz." Undetered, Finley tore up the $100,000 check and wrote a new one for $150,000. Astonished, Epstein excused himself to talk to the group. John Lennon speaking for his bandmates replied, "We'll do whatever you want." Satisfied that, in exchange for forfeiting their only day off, the Beatles had earned what at the time was the highest fee ever for a musical concert, a staggering $4,838 per minute, Epstein accepted Finley's check. - Wikipedia
Well folks - things aren't looking good today for the Rangers. Bad pitching and no run support. Tomorrow we face Cahill - one of the AL's best pitchers. Then while we host the Yankees and Redsox next week, the A's will face Mariners and Twins and the Angel's will face the Royals and Blue Jays. Glad we have a nive cushion in the penant race!
Come on Rich Harden!
ReplyDeleteI like those A's uniforms - never seen them before. IN 1963 the A's owner changes their uniforms to Kelly Green, Fort Know Gold and Wedding Dree White. Mickey Mantle was quoted saying "They should have come out of the dugout on tippy-toes, holding hands and singing," according to Baseball Digest.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how the broadcasting will work during the playoff's...will there be a local broadcast in addition to Fox (like Mavs)?
ReplyDeleteCharlie Finley owned the A's from 1960 to 1980. He moved the team from KC to Oakland in 1964. His A's won 3 straight World Series from 1972 - 1974. Enscribed on all of his World Series rings is S+S=S, which was his famous quote "sweat plus sacrifice equals succuss". His player, though, referred to it as "shit plus shit equals shit". - Wikipedia
ReplyDeleteShortly after he purchased the KC A's, Finley promised the people of Kansas City that he would bring The Beatles to play in Kansas City's Municipal Stadium during the group's first tour of North America in the summer of 1964. Finley visited the group's manager, Brian Epstein, in San Francisco on August 19, 1964, where the Beatles were playing the first date of the tour. He told Epstein that he was disappointed that Kansas City was not among the group's itinerary, and offered first $50,000 and then $100,000 if the Beatles would schedule a concert in KC. Epstein refused, pointing out that on the only free date available, September 17, the band was scheduled for a day of rest in New Orleans. Finley left disappointed, but again encountered Epstein in Los Angeles a week later. Epstein again rejected Finley's offer of $100,000, noting that the band wanted to use their only day off to "explore the traditional home of jazz." Undetered, Finley tore up the $100,000 check and wrote a new one for $150,000. Astonished, Epstein excused himself to talk to the group. John Lennon speaking for his bandmates replied, "We'll do whatever you want." Satisfied that, in exchange for forfeiting their only day off, the Beatles had earned what at the time was the highest fee ever for a musical concert, a staggering $4,838 per minute, Epstein accepted Finley's check. - Wikipedia
ReplyDeleteCheck out Mark Cuban's blog from the day after his courtroom battle for the team. http://blogmaverick.com/2010/08/05/chasing-the-rangers/
ReplyDeleteWell folks - things aren't looking good today for the Rangers. Bad pitching and no run support. Tomorrow we face Cahill - one of the AL's best pitchers. Then while we host the Yankees and Redsox next week, the A's will face Mariners and Twins and the Angel's will face the Royals and Blue Jays. Glad we have a nive cushion in the penant race!
ReplyDeleteTeagarden goes deep! All we needed was a new pitcher.
ReplyDeletePhilip Seymour Hoffman playing Art Howe in Moneyball. Really? I don't see it.
ReplyDeleteguerrero, cruz, cantu...let's rally baby!
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