Gary Gaetti Hall of Fame for Twins, but “The Rat” deserves more 1

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Marcus "Mookie" Anderson

Gary Gaetti Minnesota Twins a Sports Daddy FavoriteHappy Birthday Gary Gaetti hall of fame member with the Minnesota Twins. Nicknamed The Rat, I think he deserves more honor and recognition.

He was one hell of a ball player. I loved his style of game. When I think of words to describe him, I come up with: Read more…

On this Day in Sports History: Robin Ventura Meets Nolan Ryan 0

Posted on August 04, 2011 by Marcus "Mookie" Anderson

Don’t Mess with Texas!

Nolan Ryan built a career on intimidation and outright fire-ball pitching. On August 4, 1993 Roin Ventura of the Chicago White Sox found this out first-hand.

After Ryan hit Ventura with a fast ball, he charged the mound with intents on beating in Nolan’s face. More…

On this Day in Sports History: Bud Selig declares baseball game is a tie 0

Posted on July 09, 2011 by Marcus "Mookie" Anderson

On July 9, 2002 the MLB All-Star Game was running out of pitchers when Commissioner Bud Selig declared the game a tie after 11 innings. Many people at Miller Park were disgusted at their former Brewers owner, and many fans of the game of baseball were perplexed at his decision.

If ties are truly like kissing your sister, Selig knows the feeling, More…

Twins Territory Happy 4th of July to true Americans 1

Posted on July 03, 2011 by Marcus "Mookie" Anderson

Minnesota Twins Territory July 4thHappy 4th of July Twins Territory and major league sports fans everywhere at every venue. The Sports Daddy thinks it’s time for everybody to take back the country from all the politically- correct – new – rules – crap that seeps in through the pop media.

It’s my opinion that the silent majority of this country are still fly-over-state residents at heart. You know the people? They are the fine peeps who I would proudly call me friends, and share these types of characteristics (give or take): Read more…

On This Day in Sports History: 40-Year Olds take the mound! 0

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Marcus "Mookie" Anderson

On June 27, 2007 a special Old Timers Day in Major League baseball occurred when 7 pitchers in their 40′s were slated to take the mound as starters.

The New York Roger Clemens (44), Philadelphia’s Jamie Moyer (44), San Diego’s Greg Maddux (41), the New York Mets Tom Glavine(41), Houston’s Woody Williams (40) and Atlanta’s John Smoltz (40) were all set to pitch on the same day. More…

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