Monthly Archives: April 2012

Chicago Divided

Posted on April 30, 2012 by samdakota

Ever since Babe Ruth became America’s first real superstar, by simultaneously excelling at his sport and being a media darling, advertisers have tried to tie in athletes with their products. Certainly, some are more successful than others. Who can forget the 1979 Coca-Cola Commercial … Continue reading →

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The Draft

Posted on April 27, 2012 by samdakota

The NFL Draft is a period of great excitement and trepidation for hundreds of college athletes every April. Unlike in Major League Baseball, if you are drafted by a team in the National Football League, you are almost guaranteed to … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on April 23, 2012 by samdakota

Very rarely can anything in this world be described as “perfect.” To err is human, and it seems that we are confronted daily with the mistakes and poor judgments of our friends and family. And yet, on Saturday, perfect is … Continue reading →

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A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Posted on April 21, 2012 by samdakota

One of the best things about the game of baseball is the lack of a clock. In football, you have sixty minutes broken into four quarters; in hockey you have sixty minutes broken into three periods; and in soccer you … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Old Girl

Posted on April 20, 2012 by samdakota

Fenway Park turned 100 today. The Red Sox moved to Fenway from their old home at the Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds. The very first game played in this park was on April 20, 1912 against the New York Highlanders, with the … Continue reading →

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