The Daily Champion

The Kid

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:07:36 -0500

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

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:05:42 -0500

Without Joe Frazier, there would be no Muhammad Ali.

1944-2011.

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Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:58:39 -0400

The New York Times.

The Original Baller

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:51:17 -0400

Click the image for more Ballers and Hustlers. Via Vintage Me Oh My

THOMER

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:41:00 -0400

Welcome Back!

More here.

Les Expos

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:53:00 -0400

Expos v. Cardinals,

Opening Day 1970,

Jarry Parc,

Montreal, Quebec.

More photos here.

Steak & Eggs

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:01:29 -0400

“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

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:01:00 -0400

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.

The Assistant to the Traveling Secretary

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:58:00 -0400

Click the image for a video! Via WAXIN’ AND MILKIN’

J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS!

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:24:00 -0400

Welcome back Winnipeg!

In 1996 the beloved Jets were torn from Winnipeg and moved south to Phoenix, becoming the Coyotes, as part of the NHL’s warm weather dreams. In 1997 Atlanta was awarded an NHL expansion team (the Atlanta Flames had moved to Calgary in 1980). The team was thoughtfully named the Thrashers. After 14 season, and waning interest in Atlanta, the owner’s opted to move north to Winnipeg where a great fan base lay in waiting. The nickname Jets has been re-established and the new logo (above) plays homage to the Canadian Air Force. Welcome back.

The Royal All-Stars

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:50:00 -0400

The Kansas City Royals have unveiled their new logo for the 2012 Midsummer Classic.
2012 All-Star Game logo

Previous All-Star Game logos, via Brand New.

Moss

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:01:52 -0400

I catch a beat runnin like Randy Moss.

Bert Blyleven, HOF 2011

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:38:20 -0400

1971 photo by Russ Reed, Oakland Tribune. via Unequal Design The Daily.

U S A

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:10:35 -0400

Playing a woman down after an early red card, the USA woman scored the equalizer in the 122nd minute of extra time before winning on PK’s.

Via How To Talk To Girls At Parties.

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:12:48 -0400

Via How To Talk To Girls At Parties.

A time lapse of the MLB All-Star logo being painted in center...

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:41:54 -0400

A time lapse of the MLB All-Star logo being painted in center field of Chase Field in preparation for the MLB All-Star game. Via Quipsologies.

John Lindsay

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:13:36 -0400

Mayor of New York City, 1966 – 1973. Via A Continuous Lean.

Rifle Club

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:52:00 -0400

Fred Perry

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:06:18 -0400

Fred Perry on Fred Perry.

DIRK

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:36:37 -0400