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Cris Shumaker joined September 2007

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Cris was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH and thus grew up as an avid Reds and Bengals fan. He has been following the NL Central and AFC North for almost the entire duration of his life. Now Cris has moved on to the next phase of his life and is a cadet at the Air Force Academy. Entering his senior year at the Academy, Cris has made appearances on the Mountain television network as well as attended every Air Force football game both home and away for the past three years. He has become somewhat of an expert on the Mountain West Conference during that time as well.

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Favorite Athletes

Carson Palmer, Brandon Phillips, Joey Votto, Chris Thomas, Tony Pike
Favorite Sports Teams

Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, Air Force Falcons, Cincinnati Bearcats, Michigan Wolverines
Favorite Coaches

Tony Dungy, Troy Calhoun
All Time Sports Moment
Most Memorable Game Attended

1999 Cincinnati Reds lose to the New York Mets at home playing a one game playoff to see who gets the wildcard and the right to enter the playoffs.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 career wins
Ruth or Mays?

Mays could play the outfield like nobody's business and is the best all-around player of all time.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana could not be stopped when he was driving at the end of the game to win it and those are the moments that make a quarterback great.
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

The Washington Nationals Should Pass on Stephen Strasburg

06/09/2009

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Cincinnati Reds: Help Us Please

06/08/2009

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Edinson Volquez Out Early, Reds Come From Behind to Beat Cardinals

06/02/2009

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Cincinnati Reds: Why This Roadtrip Could Set the Tone

05/28/2009

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Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Cris

Should the Baseball Hall of Fame concern itself with off-the-field antics? I say no, what is your opinion?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243487-is-the-national-baseball-hall-of-fame-a-place-just-for-altar-boys

92 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Cris,

This is the 3rd installment of my All-Franchise teams, next up the Yankees. I hope you have a chance to read it. Thanks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217055-cliff-easthams-yankees-all-franchise-team

137 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hey Cris,
This is the 2nd installment of my All-Franchise teams. Now up, the Red Sox. If you have a minute, please take a look. Thanks, Cliff
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214069-cliff-easthams-red-sox-all-franchise-team

142 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Cris
Here is the first installment of my latest project. I am establishing the All Time team for each franchise.
Please take a look if you have time.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212427-cliff-easthams-all-time-orioles-franchise-team

145 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Cris,

This is another article in my series: MLB History 101 –
It is the story of Moe Berg – an alleged spy for the CIA. Please give it a look if you can find time.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196357-mlb-history-101-moe-berg-the-spy-who-loved-baseball

Thanks, Cliff

170 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hey Cris,

Installment No. 5 (Third Basemen) of my “Cooperstown’s Best” series is now ready for viewing. Please give it a look if it is convenient. I appreciate your feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195504-the-top-10-third-basemen-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

Thanks, Cliff

171 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Cris
Here is the fourth installment of my “Cooperstown’s Best” series, second basemen.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/193059-the-top-10-second-basemen-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

If you have time look at it and give me your opinions.
Thanks
Cliff

175 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Cris,
This is the 3rd edition of my Cooperstown’s Best series. I am ranking the Top 10 First Basemen in the Hall of Fame. Please look at if you have time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/191475-the-top-10-first-basemen-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

Thanks, Cliff

177 days ago

Ryan Ayars said...

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Hey Man,

I wrote about your Bengals and their season opener in Denver. Here's the link:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190949-ready-for-war-the-broncos-schedule-uncovered-part-one

178 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Cris-
When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon

178 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hi Cris

This is a follow-up to a story I wrote yesterday where I said Votto could be having “panic attacks’. Please take a look and see what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189303-cincinnati-reds-dugout-is-15-days-enough-for-joey-votto

Thanks, Cliff

180 days ago

Blaize Pennington said...

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Hey I updated my power rankings, what do you think?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188702-nfl-power-rankings-20

181 days ago

Cliff Eastham said...

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Hey Cris

I have just started a new series of slideshow articles - Cooperstown's Best,
The Top 10 players at each position - including only those in the HOF.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187660-the-top-10-starting-pitchers-in-baseballs-hall-of-fame

Please check it out and let me know what you think
Thanks, Cliff

182 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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Thanks for the add fan! I appreciate it. I thought you might enjoy this piece, thanks again!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187543-bengals-playoff-hopes-rely-on-strong-play-in-a-tough-afc-north-division

Dan

182 days ago

Todd Fleming said...

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Glad to see another Air Force Falcon on here. Graduated from USAFA in 95 and attended every Falcons' game my last two seasons as a falconer. I've become a huge MWC fan since graduating. Good luck with your senior year.

182 days ago

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