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The U.S. of A.

       

The United States Men’s National Team beats Italy for the first time on a lone goal by Clint Dempsey.

The Kid

 

Gary “The Kid” Carter, converted from an outfielder to a catcher by the Montreal Expos, went on to win 3 Gold Gloves and 5 Silver Slugger Awards. Despite his success in Montreal, he may be best known for helping the New York Mets win the 1986 World Series. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.

RIP

1954-2012

Smokin’ Joe

               

Without Joe Frazier, there would be no Muhammad Ali.

1944-2011.

Steak & Eggs

“The strongest thing I put in my body is steak & eggs. I just eat. I’m not a supplement guy. Steroids are not even a thought.”

—Jim Thome

Via It’s a Long Season

Dan Uggla v. Joe DiMaggio

     

Dan Uggla’s impressive 33 game hit-streak, the longest in the Major Leagues since 2006, ended August 14th, 2011. During the streak Uggla raised his 2011 batting average from .160 to .231. The end of the streak is a stark reminder that Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hit streak remains baseball’s seemingly unbreakable record.