Jim Sheridan's Sportswriter Profile

Jim Sheridan joined August 2008

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About Jim »

Born in Pennsylvania, living in Michigan. A lifelong Notre Dame fan. My favorite sports memory is being at game 6 of the 1980 World Series, when the Phillies defeated the Royals for the Phillies first World Championship.
Jim's main topics are MLB and College Football.

You can e mail Jim at irishrover1843@yahoo.com

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Ty Cobb, Pete Rose
Favorite Sports Teams

Notre Dame, Phillies, Eagles
All Time Sports Moment

final out, game 6, 1980 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

see above, also Army Navy games at Veterans Stadium
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

56 game hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth, because he could have been a dominate pitcher as well
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Independent (kidding) Big 10

Latest Articles »

How Stats Get to Your TV: Now That's the Bottom Line

06/24/2009

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Philadelphia Phillies, 1980 Vs. 2008: There's No Comparing

11/04/2008

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The Philadelphia Phillies Bring It Back Home

10/30/2008

217 reads 2 comments 0 likes

IT'S TIME FOR THE PHILLIES TO TAKE WHATS THEIRS

10/23/2008

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Dan Scofield said...

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After one of the worst losses my own two eyes have seen, I decided to write this piece on loyalty to your team and dealing with the hardship of defeat. A must-read for Irish fans.

A must read for ND fans.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253714-staring-in-the-eyes-of-agonizng-defeat-no-if-ands-or-buts

73 days ago

Tony Bishop said...

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A special valentine's treat for fans of my articles:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124215-ode-to-the-man-crush-a-single-fans-valentines-day

285 days ago

Sue M. said...

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Jim-

Check out my Katie Smith: A True Role Model article, tell me what you think.
Thanks

327 days ago

Sue M. said...

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yeah you do have a game to watch on Christmas Eve. I'll email you when I get the chance!

345 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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Instead of studying for finals, I thought it would be fun to determine the NFL playoffs from a different perspective. If you have time, check it out and let me know what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/93216-nfl-playoffs-what-if-seedings-were-similar-to-studying-for-finals-in-school

Dan

347 days ago

Sue M. said...

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Yeah thanks Jim. I know it has been a while. Things are going well my way, how about you??

348 days ago

Sue M. said...

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ohio state vs. texas! what do you think??

350 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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Jim,

As promised, here is part two of my Least Valuable Player Awards for the defense. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/90782-2008-nfl-lvp-least-valuable-player-awards-part-two-the-defense

Dan

352 days ago

Gray Ghost said...

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My latest:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/87642-keep-driving-who-needs-a-potty-stop

361 days ago

Sue M. said...

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Thanks- Ohio State should win.

370 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Want to know the story of the Soul of Philly? It's deep, revealing and inside!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83277-the-soul-of-philadelphia-the-story-of-donovan-mcnabb

373 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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Jim,

Take a look at my thoughts about ending NFL games with a tie and leave comments if you get a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83040-eagles-bengals-show-us-why-the-nfl-rules-of-overtime-should-follow-the-ncaa

Thanks!

Dan

374 days ago

Sue M. said...

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So, how's ND doing these days? I don't really hear much about them on ESPN.

374 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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Hey Jim,

Take a look if you get a chance and let me know what you think. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/81232-eagles-bengals-a-fans-three-year-wait

Dan

379 days ago

Dan Parzych said...

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Hey Jim-

Check this article out about the Phillies if you get a chance and let me know what you think:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78162-phillies-alumni-5-phillies-who-could-have-shared-the-world-series-experience

Thank you!

Dan

386 days ago

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About Jim »

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Latest Articles »

How Stats Get to Your TV: Now That's the Bottom Line

Philadelphia Phillies, 1980 Vs. 2008: There's No Comparing

The Philadelphia Phillies Bring It Back Home