Joseph DelGrippo's Sportswriter Profile

Joseph DelGrippo joined December 2008

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A writer and aspiring talk show host who has attended New York Yankee games since 1971, and was at the last game in the original Yankee Stadium. Those tickets were courtesy of Yankee HOF shortstop Phil Rizzuto.
I played college baseball at Marietta (OH) College and appeared in the 1985 Division 3 College Baseball World Series.
I currently am a weekly guest on "The Shore Sports Report" every Friday at 5:30 PM EST. http://www.foxsports1310.com/shoresportsrpt.cfm

I am a fan of all sports but concentrate mainly on baseball and football. Check out my baseball writings on my blog at www.josephdelgrippo.com. You can also follow me on Twitter.

http://twitter.com/Joe_DelGrippo

My philosophy for teams is to let young players develop rather than going after big money free agents.
I would like to get an opportunity to work professionally in the sports business, either as a writer, baseball scout or sports talk radio host. I take pride in my deep knowledge of the game, and the research generated to back up my thoughts and ideas.

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Favorite Athletes

Roger Staubach, Thurman Munson, Kent Hrbek, Babe Ruth, Charlie Gehringer, Oscar Robertson, Rogers Hornsby, Joe DiMaggio, Albert Pujols
Favorite Sports Teams

Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Notre Dame, St. Louis Browns, Duke Basketball
Favorite Coaches

Tom Landry, Billy Martin, Jimmy Johnson, Tony La Russa, Vince Lombardi, Tom Kelly, Ron Gardenhire, Ozzie Guillen
All Time Sports Moment

Chris Chambliss' 9th inning HR in 1977 ALCS; Roger Staubach's Hail Mary to Drew Pearson
Most Memorable Game Attended

Aaron Boone's extra inning home run against Boston in 2003; Emmitt Smith's Great Overtime Game against the New York Giants on 1/2/94 when Emmitt played with separated shoulder; Derek Jeter's "Mr. November" HR in the 2001 World Series
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young 511 pitching victories; Cy Young's 313 career LOSSES (you have to be a pretty good pitcher to lose that many games!)
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth - was a dominant pitcher before he became a dominant home run hitter
Unitas or Montana?

Toughest of the choices, but Montana mainly because I am a Notre Dame fan. He did it in college and the NFL.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan - won 6 titles when it was tougher to win titles.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky - made other players better and won the four Stanley Cups.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele - greatest image in soccer is Pele's bicycle kick
Federer or Sampras?

Federer - Wins all the biggest matches
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger - tougher to win now and he won the US Open in 2008 while injured
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty - more titles and had that great hat
Schumacher or Senna?

Who cares?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Depends on the sport, but Big 12 overall. Conference has won titles in FB, BSKB and Baseball.

Latest Articles »

Heroes and Goats: Notes on Game Four of the 2009 World Series

11/02/2009

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Alex Rodriguez Must Adjust His Hitting Approach

11/01/2009

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Yankees' Damaso Marte Becoming the New Graeme Lloyd

11/01/2009

329 reads 2 comments 1 likes

Charlie Manuel's Starting Pitcher Decision Gives Yankees World Series Title

11/01/2009

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Kevin H. MacLean said...

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For all of those out there who say baseball should have a salary cap, prepare to have some knowledge dropped on you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285772-bustin-the-cap-why-a-salary-cap-would-do-nothing-for-baseball

15 days ago

Chuck Johnson said...

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What do you think, Joe?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278009-ian-kennedy-continues-to-impress-in-afl

29 days ago

Jason Burke said...

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Nice job on the article. Over 500 reads and going strong.

262 days ago

Paul Augustin, Jr. said...

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Hey Joseph,

Welcome to Bleacher Report. I just read your first article and I thought it was very well written. Good work.

327 days ago

Joseph's Achievements & Awards »

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Trade David Wright: New York Mets Need …

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Trade David Wright: New York Mets Need …

Received 25 comments • July 07, 2009
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Time For The Yankees to Promote Zach Mc…

Received 1,000 Reads • June 09, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Stephen Strasburg Should Spend No Time …

Received 1,000 Reads • May 11, 2009
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Why Jose Reyes Should Hit Third for the Mets

Received 1,000 Reads • March 03, 2009

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Heroes and Goats: Notes on Game Four of the 2009 World Series

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