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Born in the suburbs of Chicago I am still and will always be a Chicagoan. I presently live in the sports abyss that is Philadelphia (since '95). I am a Cubs fan but please spare me your pity. In the picture with me is my wonderful daughter. We were in attendance of a Cubs vs. Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park. The Cubs won!!! I am a Bears fan at heart but also a fan of the New York Football Giants. That love affair stems from the days LT wreaked havoc on the grid iron. I still have my copy of the Super Bowl Shuffle on 12' vinyl and a Walter Payton throwback jersey I adorn as I watch my Sunday Ticket to make sure I see the Bears play. After Jordan retired I pretty much became bored with the NBA but still check in on the Bulls every now and again.

Favorite sports moment: I was with one of my best friends up in Boston. The date was October 17th, 2004. His brother was filling in with Aramark as a manager at the .406 club. We got a call about 2 pm that afternoon with 2 tickets in right field above the pen at face vale, $50 a piece. Fenway was ROCKIN! It is an absolute cathedral. Coming from a kid that spent summer after summer going to as many games at Wrigley (and Comiskey I must admit) this man was truly blown away by Fenway Park. In case you were on another planet, Mo' Rivera issues a lead off walk to Kevin Millar. In comes the venerable Dave Roberts (only 65 at the time) to pinch run and swipes 2nd after a few pesky pick off attempts. Billy Mueller singles him in to tie it at 4 a side & into extras the game goes. Some time around 1 am in the bottom of the 12th, Big Papi crushes one to Beacon Hill and the Red Sox run the table all the way through the World Series. I had never experienced anything like the electricity that was there in that ball park that autumn night.

Chicago Disclaimer: I was 8 during the '85 Bears season and did not truly grasp the magnitude of it. Same can be said of the Bulls 1st title in '91; I was 13 and playing in little league that June. As their run went on & I grew older I came to appreciate all of it more and more.

will I am's Recent Articles

MLB: Cross Us and You Will Be Silenced

Published 9 months ago
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Baseball Fan: I Want My Money Back!

Published 9 months ago
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The Short List What will I am thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Ken Griffey Jr, David Robinson, Ryne Sandberg, Lawrence Taylor, Warren Moon, Marshall Faulk, Charlie Ward
Favorite Sports Teams

Cubs, Bears, NY Football Giants, Florida State, Temple Owls Basketball
Favorite Coaches

Mike Ditka, Bill Parcels, Don Zimmer, Lou Pinella, John Chaney
All Time Sports Moment

When the Cubs win the World Series!
Most Memorable Game Attended

2004 ALCS Game 4
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

56 game hitting streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth (too many people forget how amazing of a pitcher he was)
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Tiger or Nicklaus?

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

ACC (only conference to send every one of its school's to a bowl game in the 90's - when that still meant something)

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by Courtzide
13 days ago

Would you mind checking this out and letting me know what you think?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280817-nene-is-the-key-to-the-denver-nuggets-success
by Goon
about 1 month ago

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
by Matt
about 1 month ago

Hey there! I just created my first slideshow on BR! Come check out my starting lineup for week 3 in college football w/analysis & predictions:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257295-college-football-starting-lineup-for-week-3

[Feedback is appreciated]
by Alec
about 1 month ago

Hi!

This should be a pretty good debate.

Check it out when you get the chance.

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

Thanks

Alec

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

P.S. Keep me updated on any of your articles I would love to read it.
by Mr.
4 months ago

Hey, I thought you'd like to read my take on Donald Fehr and his part in the steroids era. I'd appreciate feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209771-the-truth-about-donald-fehr
by Jersey Al
8 months ago

Will,

My Green Bay Packers Mt. Rushmore. Look forward to your comments...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/127514-mt-rushmore-of-the-green-bay-packers-legends-of-lambeau

Thanks,

Al
by Jersey Al
9 months ago

Farewell to Brett...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/123005-farewell-to-brett-favre-thanks-for-the-memories
by J. Michael
9 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122082-alex-rodriguez-admits-nothing-we-didnt-already-know
by John Louie
9 months ago

Will I am..

I just want to share my recent article..

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/121928-the-cradles-of-eminence-in-sports

The cradles of eminence..

hope everything's fine..
by Jersey Al
9 months ago

No worries - I don't hate on rival fans. My first game at Lambeau Field was the opening day game vs. the bears a few years back. Bears absolutlely destroyed the Pack. Grossman looked like Montana that day (hasn't happened since, needless to say...)
by Jersey Al
9 months ago

Will,

Thanks for being a fan.

Al

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