March 4, 2021: Family
We Are Family was the name of the 1979 episode of Baseball Seasons, referring to the popular song that the Pirates took as their own on their way to a World Series title; at least it wasn’t the Yankees and … Continued
March 3, 2021: Where It All Began
“Pard” Pearce. Look him up. Full name Walter Irvin Pearce. He is where it all began. He was the first starting QB in Chicago Bears history. Actually, when he started in 1920, we were the Decatur Staleys; in 1921, we … Continued
March 2, 2021: East vs West
Long before Biggie and Tupac, there was east vs west coast battles. The Celtics and Lakers did battle many times in the Finals, with Boston holding the upper hand for a long time. They were 8-0 vs the Lakers in … Continued
March 1, 2021: No Answers
I take back everything positive I said about the Bulls… just kidding. However, Monday night’s game against the short-handed Nuggets, and yes, I know we don’t have Lauri either, was a good symbol of how far we’ve got to go. … Continued
February 28, 2021: Mr. 400
He did say after the game that it was probably in the back of his head; how could it not be? Sitting on 399, every time he got the puck close to the net, I’m sure he was thinking this … Continued
February 27, 2021: Up Next
Up next at the Bears potential starting QB for next year is…. Russell Wilson. Come on… you really think the Seahawks are going to dump him? This is another pipe dream just like the Deshaun Watson thing. It ain’t going … Continued
February 26, 2021: The Evil Empire
Of course they skip 1976 in the Baseball Seasons series, my year. Maybe because it was more of the same as the Reds won the second of back to back World Series. 1977 was up next. That year brought the … Continued
February 25, 2021: The Vet
It’s been a little more than 13 years, and he’s still going… and not just going, going strong. Over time, superstars eventually fade; time is the only one who remains undefeated. We’ve seen Seabrook fade; Keith, though still solid, is … Continued
February 24, 2021: Mr. 2500
Why do you do what you do? There has to be a reason behind the things you do. If not, then why do them? Do you feel forced to do certain things, like you don’t have a choice? Well, you … Continued
February 23, 2021: The Rise of Zach
Tuesday brought some good, and well deserved news: Zach Lavine was named to the NBA Eastern Conference All Star Team. It’s been fun to watch the rise of Zach this year. Couple things I’ve seen out there since this happened. … Continued