Sean Heyboer's Sportswriter Profile

Sean Heyboer joined August 2009

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About Sean »

I follow the Tigers. I also follow the Rays.

When the Tigers play the Rays, my mind explodes, but I root for the Tigers. Sorry Rays fans, I have to keep it real.

The Detroit Tigers are a team that can garner passion and heartache all in one afternoon, or in one inning when Todd Jones was on the mound. A team that owns the rich history of Hank Greenberg, Sparky Anderson and Ernie Harwell and the current excitement of Curtis Granderson. A team that has seen moments of shame - like the 2003 fiasco. And a team that in 1968 brought cultures together and united a torn city. My father taught me to love the Tigers, and just as he passed on his knowledge for the game, I hope to pass on mine.

The Rays captured America's heart with their fairy-tale like run in 2008. Living in Orlando, I couldn't help but get sucked in few years prior (thank you Carl Crawford). They are a team I cheer for vehemently, until they play my Tigers. Tampa, I hope you can learn to forgive.

Sean Heyboer is a filmmaker, bartender, and lifelong Tigers fan originally from Grand Rapids. He currently makes his home in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Carly. Welcome.

Sean's Website »

http://trumbullandmichigan.com/

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Torii Hunter. Joe Mauer. Carl Crawford. Curtis Granderson. Chauncey Billups. Kevin Smith.
Favorite Sports Teams

Detroit Tigers. Tampa Bay Rays. Michigan Wolverines. Detroit Pistons. Detroit Lions. Central Florida Knights.
Favorite Coaches

Sparky Anderson. Chuck Daly. Bo Schembechler. Joe Maddon.
All Time Sports Moment

Magglio's ALCS Game Winner.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game 7 of the 1997 World Series. 1997 Florida Marlins Edgar Renteria > 2008 Detroit Tigers Edgar Renteria.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

755. It will never be broken in my mind.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana.
Jordan or Russell?

I dare someone to choose Russell.
Gretzky or Orr?

Yzerman.
Pele or Maradona?

Soccer was fun when I was 11.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus.
Petty or Earnhardt?

I could drive around in a circle for 3 hours too.
Schumacher or Senna?

Huh?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10. The SEC gives me seizures.

Latest Articles »

Tampa Bay Rays Lose a Tough One...to Matt Wieters

09/17/2009

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Hey Tampa Bay Rays, Thanks For Finally Showing Up Last Night

09/15/2009

55 reads 0 comments 1 likes

Tampa Bay Rays' 2009 Season: What Went Wrong?

09/11/2009

185 reads 11 comments 1 likes

Why I Am Proud of Fernando Rodney

09/09/2009

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Paul Swaney said...

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Hi Sean-

I would love to get your thoughts on my review of Tropicana Field. Thank you!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263214-tropicana-field-a-pleasant-surprise

60 days ago

Goon said...

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The NY Yankees and the media are trying to manipulate you.

Yankee propaganda must be exposed as lies and crushed before it can spread any further.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261540-exposing-the-ny-yankee-propaganda-machine

63 days ago

Alec Miller said...

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Hi!

Both were amazing but who was better.

The debate Greg Maddux vs Roger Clemens.

Let me know if you like it and of course feedback is always great.

Thanks

Alec Miller.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253718-the-great-debate-roger-clemens-vs-greg-maddux

75 days ago

Bill Mckillop said...

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Sean -

Would love to hear your thoughts on a international MLB Draft.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250685-international-baseball-draft-long-overdue

80 days ago

Austin Drake said...

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Hey-
If you have a Twitter, can you PLEASE follow DetTigersDen. It's the Twitter for a new blog dedicated to Tigers coverage that will be launched on Sept. 19th.

THANKS!

89 days ago

D.A. said...

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Hey Sean

Miguel Cabrera IS the AL MVP.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243958-miguel-cabrera-is-the-american-leagues-most-valuable-player

-DA

92 days ago

Austin Drake said...

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Thanks for adding me as a Fan! Great work on your first two articles!

As the Detroit Tigers community leader, I'm always glad to see another Tigers fan.

92 days ago

Rob Cristino said...

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Glad I can help Sean...welcome to B/R!

93 days ago

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Latest Articles »

Tampa Bay Rays Lose a Tough One...to Matt Wieters

Hey Tampa Bay Rays, Thanks For Finally Showing Up Last Night

Tampa Bay Rays' 2009 Season: What Went Wrong?