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Sicnarf Loopstok, Stryker Trahan and Minor League Moniker Madness–Down the Stretch They Come! (VOTE)

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Mark Sackler

“Who’s on first.”–Bud Abbott “Opera in English makes about as much sense as baseball in Italian”–H.L. Mencken A common ongoing discussion, in baseball, involves the comparison of the players of one era with those of another.  Who was better? Is … Continue reading →

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Funny Names in the NFL Draft 2013

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Mark Sackler

I am about to commit the ultimate heresy as a 50-year keeper and chronicler of baseball funny names. This post is about funny names in football,  which I admit concede nothing to baseball in this post-post-modern era. One has simply … Continue reading →

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