Tag Archives: Pete Rose

Nice SD Helmet… But You Never Played for the Padres

Posted on July 16, 2013 by bp

That’s the 1985 All-Star game… “Nolan Ryan was selected to eight All-Star teams in his 27-season career, but this was his only All-Star plate appearance.” Paul Lukas wrote an ESPN article about All-Stars wearing helmets that weren’t their teams… and the Padres made the … Continue reading →

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Has Baseball Ever Seen Someone More Pimp Than Pete Rose?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by bp

The Battler! Found this photo surfing the web… I can’t find a photographer source, which is a shame because I really want to give him credit. This is now my favorite Pete Rose photo, and believe me, I have A … Continue reading →

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Pete Rose and the Padres Mystery is Solved

Posted on September 2, 2011 by bp

See, this is why I love you Lobsters, why I love running a sports culture blog… I blog on things I really don’t know crap about… and BAM! Lobsters to the rescue. In reality, since UniWatch linked up our Pete … Continue reading →

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Pete Rose and the San Diego Padres

Posted on August 31, 2011 by bp

Looking at this picture is a trip. Every baseball fan knows that Pete Rose never played for the Padres, so why the hell is Charlie Hustle wearing a Padres cap? Just one day after I posted about the history of … Continue reading →

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Pete Rose: Best Quote Ever?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by bp

Charlie Hustle. Loved watching him play as much as anybody. Yesterday, he spoke at the annual fundraiser for the Oroville American Legion baseball program and dropped some gems. He spoke of meeting Babe Ruth’s daughter and sitting next to Priscilla … Continue reading →

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