Pre-Winter Meeting Joy Killers
12/05/2009
I was 6 months old sitting in the arms of my mother in County Stadium as the Milwaukee Brewers finished off their home schedule against the Baltimore Orioles. Weeks later, the team would make their first (yeah, I said FIRST) World Series appearance. Of course, I had no clue what was going on and I have absolutely no recollection of that game now, but something did happen that day. Something epic. I caught Brewer Fever.
Fast forward more than a quarter century and I’ve still got the fever…
I live and die with every at-bat from April’s first pitch through the dog days of summer and into the title chase of October. From County Stadium to Miller Park… From Robin Yount to Ryan Braun… Through agonizing lows and exciting highs, I’ve always followed the Crew.
And soon it happened…
By sheer luck, a rag-tag group of the most die hard of Brewer fans formed meticulously through the years. And in 2006, it was finally complete. The crew, five Wisconsin boys wanting nothing more than to grill fine brats, drink in excess and cheer the home team on to victory from Miller Park’s right field bleachers, was born.
But it wasn’t enough…
We were not content to merely sit back and enjoy the games while yelling hilariously crafted putdowns to opposing outfielders, Cubs fans and people who try to start the wave. We knew there was a higher calling. And that calling is to help other Brewer fans enjoy the games as much as we do. So we formed Right Field Bleachers, a grass roots effort dedicated to our Milwaukee Brewers.
Through the RFB Web site at RightFieldBleachers.com, our blog, our original shirts and the hundreds of connections we’ve made with fellow die-hard Brewers fans, Right Field Bleachers has become an online destination for the most hardcore Brew Crew fans. And for the “social networkers” out there, we are the #1 Brewer fan site on MySpace (MySpace.com/RightFieldBleachers).
Go Crew!
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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
187 days ago
Hey,
Today I look back at one of the modern comeback stories that has touched fans of all kinds. This story is about a modern day marvel who had a bright future, only to be setback by abuse of his body. This comeback story of Josh Hamilton himself describes why, nobody is perferct.
Enjoy
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189069-resisting-temptation-josh-hamiltons-ride-to-hell-and-back
190 days ago
Twin's community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a
195 days ago
Hey,
In 1996, The Yankees had a magical season that would end with a World Championship. In this article, I take a look at the first time I thought the season could be special, a game vs. the Seattle Mariners on May 14th, 1996 at Yankee Stadium, Dwight Gooden on the mound, the rest is history. Please take a look and comment as well. Thanks in advance
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175365-the-day-i-knew-the-96-yankees-were-special
- Matthew Falkenbury
206 days ago
Hey RF,
Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56
Thanks in advance!
-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
206 days ago
RF-
I have found over the past month or so that I write best when I allow my heart to lead my head. Please check out my latest, I would be interested in any feedback you may have, or even anyone who would make your team. Thanks
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167828-the-baseball-players-i-root-for
216 days ago
My latest article is a personal story about seeing Wrigley Field through new eyes. I hope you'll check it out when you have a chance.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/159639-the-story-of-a-smile-at-wrigley-field
229 days 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
250 days ago
Hey Broski,
Check out my article on CC Sabathia, and New Yorks reckless off-season spending! I'de love to see what you think!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/140252-cc-sabathia-he-aint-fat-hes-obeast
264 days ago
Apparently clicking "save all edits" now counts as eight edits! Sorry for that!
332 days ago
Thanks for joining guys..I know you'll be a great addition to our site, and find it to be rewarding and enriching.
-Rory
422 days ago
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