Robert Bluestein

Robert Bluestein

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Robert Bluestein is a double-degreed Historian with a focus on Medieval Europe and the U.S. Civil War. The combination of historical methodology and an encyclopedic knowledge of the game makes for a compelling approach to writing. A clubhouse boy for the Astros from 1980-1982, he was afforded the chance to learn the game from future Hall-of-Famers Tom Seaver, Don Sutton, Nolan Ryan and many others.
He has been an Artistic Photographer for Major League Baseball, producing unique works in infrared that have been published in multiple publications and offered for sale at various Art Galleries throughout the United States. He has also worked in other sports, including Horse Racing, NASCAR, NFL Football, and even Pro-Wrestling.
In addition, His development of the Baseball Academy for Inner City Youths has been widely recognized throughout the baseball community. As a baseball coach, his Select Teams have won Divisional Tournaments throughout Texas.
Bluestein continues to play in a Men's Hardball League, often playing up to 60 games a season, and often against former Major Leaguers.
Without a doubt, Bluestein's vast knowledge of the game combined with his passion for history makes him one of the most widely sought out authorities when it comes to baseball.
His hobbies include Oil Painting, Collecting Historic Baseball Memorabilia, Collecting Classical Roman and Greek artifacts, Coaching Select Baseball, Music and Writing.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Ichiro, Derek Jeter, Chipper Jones, Roger Clemens, Albert Pujols, (NFL) Vernon Davis, Marshawn Lynch, Adrian Peterson (NBA) Kevin Durant, Duane Wade, Allen Iverson(r), (ProWrestling- Curt Henning(d), Eddie Guerrero(d) Undertaker, Dolph Ziggler, Sheamus, AJ Styles, Bobby Roode; (Boxing- Floyd Mayweather, Julio C. Chavez, Lennox Lewis, Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Secretariat!

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Astros, Red Sox, Giants, Angels, Rangers; (NFL) Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers (NBA) Rockets, Miami Heat, BOSTON CELTICS; Hockey-Penguins (who else?)

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bruce Bochy, Larry Dierker (r), Joe Torre, Lou Pinella, Kirk Gibson, Jamie Quirk, Buck Showalter, Tony Dungy, Earl Weaver, Tommy LaSorda, and Coach Darrell Royal

  • All-Time Sports Moment

    Secretariat winning the 1973 Belmont Stakes by 33 1/2 lengths

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    1986- Mike Scott's No-Hitter that Clinched the NL West for Houston

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    309 - Most Career Triples set by Wahoo Sam Crawford (The game has changed too much for this to ever be challenged again)

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth, on the basis that he was also a great pitcher as well as a slugger who transformed the game.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    It's a draw. Hard to compare such great QBs when the rules of the game have changed so much. You couldn't lose with either of them.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan - Again, he could dominate in so many ways.

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky - Orr was the tougher of the two and his style reflected it. Gretzky finessed the sport with a grace and style which made you forget how very fast he was.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele - We wouldn't even know Maradona if it weren't for Pele!

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras - more complete player who was as good on clay as he was grass.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger would have been the choice three years ago, Now we see he is a 'Paper Tiger' without nearly the depth or substance Nicklaus has. Jack gets the nod here.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty- I have to roll with Petty because it took so long for Dale to finally win Daytona. Petty was intimidating even before Dale was and his innovations were a huge help to NASCAR.

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Not even sure who these two cats are, so i cannot say!

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big 12 all the way!

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  • Will Leivenberg posted 215 days ago

    Will Leivenberg

    Thanks for becoming a fan, Robert! I'm so glad to hear that you are enjoying Bleacher Report. I think your grasp of baseball history and appreciation for the sport will be a huge benefit to the site and the many readers who come to B/R to immerse themselves in a unique sports experience. As you predicted, I really enjoyed your 'firsts' article! That was a terrific idea and I look forward to more of your work in the future.

    Thanks again, Robert, and if you have any questions about B/R or suggestions about the site, please don't hesitate to reach out!