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Abner's Bio

Born in Norfolk, VA in 1966, the son of immigrant parents and a military father. Have lived in greater Atlanta, GA since 1984 with the exception of 1993 when I lived in Wisconsin. A remarried widower with 2 sons.

An artist by trade, but looking to do more with Communications degree like writing and speaking.

A huge baseball fan, particularly of the Atlanta Braves. Fell in love with baseball through the 1975 World Series. Favorite players: Christy Mathewson, Carl Hubbell, Sandy Koufax, Tony Perez, Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Rafael Belliard, Steve Avery, Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux.

I have played the following sports competitively: softball, soccer and tennis.

My dream retirement is to get back to being by the ocean and to spend my last days with my wife on the beach, body boarding at high tide, eating fresh seafood and watching the Braves on TV.

Abner's Recent Articles

Opening Day: Brave First Impressions

Published 7 months ago
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Manny's Arrival Gives Dodgers Options On Andruw

Published about 1 year ago
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Greg Maddux: the Legend

Published about 1 year ago
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Fan Violence, Stupidity Make Their Way to Turner Field

Published about 1 year ago
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Abner Lope commented on Dino Daddy: Godzilla Chases Pedro As Yankees Even Up World Series
Abner Lope commented on Legends Die Hard: How Chipper Jones Cost The Braves The Playoffs
Abner Lope commented on Come To Think of It: Hey Atlanta—Have I Got a Deal for You!
John Neuman responded to a comment on Braves Finally Move Forward: Bobby Cox Should Have Been Fired Years Ago
John Neuman responded to a comment on Braves Finally Move Forward: Bobby Cox Should Have Been Fired Years Ago
Abner Lope commented on The Playoff Push: Hard To Handle for an Atlanta Braves Fan
Alvin Rucker responded to a comment on Living on a Prayer: Surging Braves Cling to Slim Wild Card Hopes
Alvin Rucker responded to a comment on Living on a Prayer: Surging Braves Cling to Slim Wild Card Hopes

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Favorite Athletes

Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Bobby Cox, Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Tony Gwynn, Christy Mathewson, Buck O'Neil
Favorite Sports Teams

Atlanta Braves
All Time Sports Moment

Atlanta Braves Beating the Cleveland Indians in the 1995 World Series.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Tom Glavine's 200th Win, Phil Neikro Last Braves' Start.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hank Aaron's 755 Homers and Joe DiMaggio's 56 Consecutive Games With A Hit.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth; he was not only a great hitter, but a great pitcher also. Could have been so much better if he'd taken care of himself better. He should have managed at the ML level.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana; I actually saw him play. Unbelievable no-huddle drives.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan; I actually saw him play. However, one should not minimize the supporting cast with whom he played.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele; a true pioneer of the sport of soccer- without all the drama or showboating.
Federer or Sampras?

Neither Federer or Sampras; John McEnroe changed the game forever with his aggressive net play.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger; he transformed golf from a game for the rich and/or retired to a sport anyone can pick up.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty; he's called the King for a reason.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC; I live in the South. What can I say?

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by Keith
23 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Mike
5 months ago

I just ranked MLB's starting rotations, PLZ let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180569-ranking-starting-rotations-30-1
by Zachary
6 months ago

Thank you for reading my article.

I appreciate your insight and I hope you can continue to read my other articles.
by Mike
6 months ago

The Phillies and Mets are behind in the NL East, do you think that the Washington Nationals are the reason?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155286-dont-worry-mets-and-phillies-you-will-get-to-play-washington-too
by Cody
7 months ago

The home run record is quite possibly the most sacred record in all of sports. Thirty-five years ago today, Hank Aaron overtook Babe Ruth for sole possession of the home run record, doing so without the aid of any performance-enhancing drugs.

Since that day, the record has been broken by Barry Bonds, in what has been a controversial process for the game of baseball. I thought I would pay a tribute to Aaron, one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, and as classy of a man as they get.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/152761-a-tribute-to-hammerin-hank-revisiting-the-home-run-record-years-later
by Mike
7 months ago

Who do you think will be the NL MVP? PLZ let me know

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/147954-here-is-you-2009-nl-mvp-prince-fielder
by Edmon
8 months ago

Thanks for your comment. I think Chipper is a first ballot Hall of Famer, but with Dale Murphy not in, I don't know what to think. I'm hoping for a better year from the Braves than the last few.
by KP
8 months ago

Abner, thanks for commenting on my Braves article yesterday. Now there's a rude NYer who commented on the article and trashed the Braves. Should I just ignore him? :-(
by J. Michael
9 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122082-alex-rodriguez-admits-nothing-we-didnt-already-know
by Louis
11 months ago

hey man thanks for the comment. as for your question, i think no doubt that if the yanks dont make the postseason this year, the guy is canned. of course this depends on who the yanks reel in this offseason, but none the less, if the yanks dont make it, girardi is toast
by Isaac
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the positive comment on the Matty article.

Could you comment on my other articles? Like my newer ones. I write now about the old timers and I find it quite interesting. Thanks.

-Isaac
by Casey
about 1 year ago

Hey Abner,

Thanks for the kind words. You're dead-on - Griffey will always be a Mariner, just like Jordan will always be a Bull, Namath will always be a Jet, and Murphy will always be a Brave.

Actually, it's funny you mention Murphy - I grew up right next to Murphy's old haunts in Portland, so hearing his name bandied about in HOF talks has always given me a sense of pride. I only wish that I could have had the chance to see more of him in his prime - it sounds like his career, unlike so many nowadays, was truly one to be admired.

-Casey
by Kyle
about 1 year ago

Abner, we have the same greatest sport moment... Marquis Grissom catching the final out. Loved it!
by Jim
about 1 year ago

Thanks for the comment, Abner! My heart can't take too many games like last night!!!
by Allen
about 1 year ago

Abner thank you for the response!

You guys can take Andruw back!

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Greg Maddux: the Legend

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