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Kevin Papa joined January 2009

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About Kevin »

From Northern NJ (Bergen County) Diehard Rangers and Giants fans..thats about all you need to know.

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Favorite Athletes

Derek Jeter, King Henrik, Lauri "Korpedo" Korpikoski, Ryan Callahan, Kevin Boss, Justin Tuck, and any player who stands for sanity, and/ or New York
Favorite Sports Teams

New York Giants and New York Rangers
Favorite Coaches

Mike Keenan, Tom Coughlin
All Time Sports Moment

New York Giants magical playoff run in 2007
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game 3 of the New York Rangers' 2009 NHL playoffs
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Hank Aaron's home run record (Barry did NOT break it, at least not cleanly)
Ruth or Mays?

Both
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Neither
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Neither
Federer or Sampras?

Nope.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Nope.
Schumacher or Senna?

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

ACC

Latest Articles »

New York Rangers Hit Or Miss?

06/26/2009

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Dany Heatley To New York Rangers?

06/17/2009

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Why Michael Vick Does Not Deserve a Second Chance

05/30/2009

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My Emotional Problem With Modern Baseball

05/14/2009

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

137 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

146 days ago

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Hey,

Chien-Ming Wang collected his 1st win in 379 days. This puts him on pace to reach 300 wins on Oct. 21, 2263. Can it happen? Read why I am not ruling the tall Taiwanese right-hander out quite yet.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208829-yankees-chien-ming-wang-to-become-300-game-winner-on-nov-21-2263

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

158 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

It’s been a very long time since I have extended an article of mine to the Bulletin Boards of my friends/fans, but this one is filled with the true venom and passion of a frustrated Yankees fan. The days of consistent success are over, and this baseball lifer is blaming Brian Cashman. Read how he has displayed the baseball knowledge of a little leaguer in assembling Yankee teams of the last 7 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207148-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-nothing-more-than-an-infinite-checking-account

I would love to hear your feedback on this one. Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

161 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Read about a metaphoric but also personalized tale about a cocky Yankees fan realizing the harsh realities and lessons of professional athletics. I would love to hear your opinions.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197918-the-curse-of-a-cocky-undergrad-how-the-2004-alcs-changed-his-demeanor

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

175 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The Yankees have been putrid against Boston this year, especially over a 3-game sweep in Fenway Park. They are returning to the scene of the crime tonight, and this slideshow highlights 5 major reasons why this time around could be very different:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195593-yankees-turn-the-page-top-5-reasons-this-trip-to-fenway-wont-be-dj-vu

I would love to hear your feedback and input, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

178 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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It appears as though Nick Swisher’s Yankees honeymoon is coming to a close, and is being replaced with married life. Smiles are quickly transitioning into expressions of concern. Read about how bad it has gotten for Swish in the Bronx.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185125-nick-swishers-yankees-honeymoon-quickly-turns-into-married-life

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

191 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Kevin,

Melky Cabrera hit a walk-off home run last night for the Yankees, but the score and the win paled in comparison to Brett Gardner’s remarkable story. Read how he brought a smile and hope to a sick little girl in NYC.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176787-brett-gardners-otherworldly-homer-proves-more-powerful-than-coincidence

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

202 days ago

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Kevin-
Please check out my slide show on some of the best Knuckleballers of all time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175021-the-best-knuckleballers-of-all-time

204 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey again Kevin,

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)

204 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Kevin,

In the wake of countless college graduations around the country, it is once again time for the Yankees to go through the GPA gauntlet. See if you agree with the Yankees strengths, weaknesses, and individual grading. I would love to hear your comments and feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172543-yankees-lineup-dissected-evaluated-where-do-the-bronx-bombers-stand

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

207 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Kevin,

A-Rod has finally returned, and he wrote a script fit for the Oscars in his first at bat. It will take some time for him to get things going, however, and I’d like you to read why we can’t expect an instant encore.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/171219-a-rod-writes-script-fit-for-oscars-why-we-cant-expect-instant-encore

Thanks in advance, and I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

209 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Kevin,

The Yankees have seemingly been sleeping through the early part of 2009, and it reminds of a children’s story from years past. New York has become its own version of Rip Van Winkle. I would love to hear your feedback and comments on this humor piece which also highlights the Yankees many issues.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/169676-new-york-yankees-star-in-feature-film-rip-van-winkle-a-baseball-tale

Thanks everyone…and I hope you enjoy my take on the crisis in the Bronx.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

211 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Yeah man, Emerson was our big high school sports rival...even though our wrestling teams were somehow conjoined into one haha.

213 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Thanks for the compliment on my article, and hope to hear from you again regarding my work. I was actually born in Dumont and lived there for 3 years before moving to Park Ridge. What a small world....

213 days ago

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