Kevin Papa joined January 2009

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Kevin Papa

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

The Shortlist »

  • 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

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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)

129 days ago

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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)

139 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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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)

150 days ago

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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)

153 days ago

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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)

167 days ago

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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)

170 days ago

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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)

183 days ago

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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)

194 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

196 days ago

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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)

196 days ago

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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)

199 days ago

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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)

201 days ago

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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)

203 days ago

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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.

205 days ago

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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....

205 days ago

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