Thomas Cogliano's Sportswriter Profile

Thomas Cogliano joined March 2008

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About Thomas »

Baseball is my passion. My grandfather was Albert "Rube" Walker, who remained involved in the game of Major League Baseball for nearly 50 years as a player, pitching coach, and scout. Rube Walker was a catcher for the Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Dodgers before leaving the game as a player the season after the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958. Unfortunately, Rube Walker was the catcher behind the plate when Bobby Thomson slammed his famous "Shot Heard Round the World" on October 3, 1951 giving the Giants the National League pennant over the Dodgers in a three-game playoff.

As for myself, I completed my undergraduate work at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I graduated from UMW with a BS degree and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. I was a double major concentrating in mathematics and history. In May 2008, I graduated from George Mason University with an MA in United States history, specifically on Antebellum and Civil War American history.

American history is my concentration right now; however, baseball shall always be my passion!!!

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Favorite Athletes

Ryan Zimmerman, Alexander Ovechkin, Gilbert Arenas, Hines Ward
Favorite Sports Teams

Washington Nationals, Washington Redskins, Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Steelers
All Time Sports Moment

The greatest sports moment I ever watched on TV live was Cal Ripken's 2,131st consecutive game played on September 6, 1995 surpassing Lou Gerig's record. In that game, to seal the moment, Ripken homered...UNBELIEVABLE!!!
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak will be a record that is likely to never be broken. The closest anyone has gotten was Pete Rose and he fell 12 games short at 44 consecutive games!!!
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth was the better athlete by far!!! Babe Ruth revolutionized the game of baseball by introducing power for a game that was emerging from the Dead Ball Era where leading homerun hitters struggled to crack 20 homeruns in a single season. Ruth surpassed the 50 homerun mark at least three times in his career!!!
Unitas or Montana?

Too close to call...but leaning towards Joe Montana because of the 4 Superbowl rings.
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky!!! Seriously, who would argue the other way on this?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?

Federer is by far the better tennis player than Pete Sampras. Sampras could never even reach the finals of the French Open. Federer has been a finalist there for three consecutive seasons.
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

It depends on the actual sport. Currently, the best conference for college football is the...SEC. Currently, the best conference for men's college basketball is the...Big East.

Latest Articles »

Forty Years Later and Still Amazin': The 1969 Mets Remembered!!!

10/16/2009

109 reads 5 comments 1 likes

2009 MLB Playoffs: Predictions and Assessments

10/07/2009

1,168 reads 10 comments 2 likes

All-Star Mania: Rise and Fall and Rise Again Of The Midsummer Classic

07/04/2009

96 reads 10 comments 0 likes

Epic Perfection in Epic Defeat! 50 Years Since The Haddix-Burdette Duel

05/26/2009

147 reads 2 comments 0 likes

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Hotnuke said...

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Thomas,

I really thought you’d find this piece something you’d want to read on this Veteran’s Day.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288145-sports-veterans-day-reflect-understand-and-soften-your-heart

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

15 days ago

Jonathan Mathis said...

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Hi Thomas, check out the latest, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278962-at-last-yankees-validates-traditional-earnings

30 days ago

Ash Marshall said...

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Hey Thomas. I thought you might get a kick out of this mock interview I wrote about last night's umpiring in the Yankees-Angels game.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/275820-interview-baseball-crew-chief-speaks-out-why-hes-a-moron-satire

Cheers,

Ash

36 days ago

Hurricane Hubbard said...

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Men who earned their respect.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273279-revered-and-respected-nfl-players-that-will-always-be-adored

40 days ago

Hotnuke said...

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Thomas,

I thought you might like this piece. It’s a personal look back at the Florida Marlins incredibly shocking upset of the New York Yankees in the 2003 World Series.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272473-a-night-to-remember-the-2003-florida-marlins-shock-the-world

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

42 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

42 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hey Buddy, what's up? Here is my latest article on the New York Giants. Check it out if you have some time. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271249-are-the-new-york-giants-for-real

44 days ago

Adrian Staehle said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271098-nlcs-2009-preview-los-angeles-dodgers-vs-philadelphia-phillies

44 days ago

Shady Botros said...

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Pedro pitching game three, how do you feel, check out this game 3 preview.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269349-pedro-to-get-the-nod-for-game-three

47 days ago

Ash Marshall said...

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Heya Thomas, I've just posted a new top 10 list, "If athletes were items around the house".

Who is the toilet brush, the flat screen TV, the cockroach and the Seinfeld box set?

Click here to find out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269216-if-athletes-were-things-found-around-the-home-why-brett-favre-is-the-cockroach

Cheers,

Ash

48 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hey Buddy, here is my new article on the Giants and the injury issues plaguing the team this year. Check it out! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267586-giants-injury-list-grows-boley-out-a-month

50 days ago

Adrian Staehle said...

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What team will lead the National League to the World Series in 2009?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267726-national-league-playoff-preview-2009-playoffs

50 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone

All the best!

122 days ago

J.C. Ayvazi said...

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Manny's Bobble Head night blast banishes bygone Dodger LF Baker's bunch

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222616-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-22-las-manny-chad-show-stifles-cincy

126 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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Take a peak at my blast at my team, the New York Mets. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216827-2009-ny-mets-mid-season-report-wait-until-next-year.

Also I have created a blog called Rsmclosersblog@blogspot.com

136 days ago

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2009 MLB Playoffs: Predictions and Asse…

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Eddie Jordan Fired! How Dumb Can a Fra…

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1971 MLB All-Star Game: Greatest Midsum…

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Flyers-Capitals: Horrendous, Downright …

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Forty Years Later and Still Amazin': The 1969 Mets Remembered!!!

2009 MLB Playoffs: Predictions and Assessments

All-Star Mania: Rise and Fall and Rise Again Of The Midsummer Classic

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