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Remember My Name! Fame!

2437 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Fame Players History
  1. Fame in baseball is based on recognition by many people, without judgment on worthiness.
  2. Different levels of fame scale in baseball include being a big-league starter (3), an All-Star (5), or an MVP candidate (7-8).
  3. Becoming a 9 or 10 on the fame scale in baseball often involves achievements, unique skills, force of personality, or charisma.

Who Are the Most Famous Baseball Players of the Last 50 Years?

2338 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The author reevaluated their initial list of the most famous baseball players from the last 50 years.
  2. They went through Sports Illustrated covers to assess player fame, excluding certain types of covers.
  3. The author acknowledged some bizarre and memorable baseball covers from Sports Illustrated over the years.

Born on the 8th of January

3655 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Personal Story Super Bowl Family Dynamics
  1. The author was born on the day of Super Bowl I, which shaped his childhood mythology.
  2. His father watched the Super Bowl instead of nervously awaiting his birth, influencing the author's love for sports.
  3. The author's grandfather, a Holocaust survivor, couldn't understand the author's passion for sports due to the circumstances of his birth.

The CASEY Award!

2712 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Books Awards History Biographies
  1. The CASEY Award is a prestigious honor for baseball books, with a history dating back to 1983.
  2. MLB sponsorship for the CASEY Award could be beneficial in promoting baseball literature.
  3. The list of past CASEY Award winners showcases a diverse range of baseball books over the years.
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Hall of Fame Breakdown: Pitchers

2731 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Hall of Fame
  1. The breakdown covers fully qualified Hall of Famers like Roger Clemens.
  2. Strong Hall of Fame candidates include CC Sabathia and Curt Schilling.
  3. There are fringe candidates and pitchers with admirable but not Hall of Fame careers.

All or Nothing

2889 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🎾 Sports NFL Tournaments Championships Players
  1. The past featured many consolation games and exhibition matches that crowned champions without being for meaningful championships.
  2. Players sometimes competed in consolation games for the extra money.
  3. Reflecting on whether the past system of consolation games was better than the current approach.

Heartbreak and Heroes

2319 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Championship
  1. The Detroit Lions suffered a heartbreaking loss in a game against the 49ers after leading 24-7 at halftime.
  2. Dan Campbell made three key coaching decisions in the second half that impacted the outcome of the game.
  3. The author reflects on the emotional impact of the game, mentioning a young woman crying and expressing deep empathy for Lions fans.

Free Friday: Choose the Hall of Famer

2044 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Football Baseball Basketball Hall of Fame Statistics
  1. The game 'Choose the Hall of Famer' challenges perceptions about player value based on stats and accomplishments.
  2. Comparison between players like Jim Plunkett and Joe Namath shows that stats alone may not dictate Hall of Fame worthiness.
  3. Analyzing players like Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds reveals how defensive contributions can impact Hall of Fame considerations.

Hall of Fame Breakdown: Centerfield

2437 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Hall of Fame
  1. The post discusses Hall of Fame candidates for centerfield position in baseball.
  2. Candidates like Dale Murphy and Kenny Lofton are considered strong contenders.
  3. Other players like Jim Edmonds and Fred Lynn are seen as fringe candidates.

Free Friday: The Fame Game

1552 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Events Super Bowl Quarterbacks Podcasts
  1. Play a fun and addictive game to vote on the most famous baseball people of the last 50 years.
  2. Join author Joe Posnanski on his upcoming tour dates at various locations for baseball events.
  3. Appreciate the unique brilliance of Mahomes as a quarterback and avoid getting caught up in comparisons.

My Hall of Fame Predictions

2024 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Hall of Fame Predictions
  1. The author predicts Adrián Beltré will be elected into the Hall of Fame with a high percentage.
  2. The author introduces the concept of 'Hock Score' to measure a player's popularity at the Hall of Fame.
  3. The author plans to engage readers with a discussion thread and video related to the Hall of Fame ballot.

Free Friday: Let's Talk Hall of Fame Catchers!

2142 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Hall of Fame Players History
  1. Joe Mauer, Buster Posey, and Yadier Molina are likely to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, marking a golden age for catchers.
  2. Thurman Munson is a strong Hall of Fame candidate, but doesn't quite match up to some of the other legendary catchers in history.
  3. Different eras in baseball history have seen peaks in catcher talent, with gaps in the 1950s and 1980s for Hall of Fame catchers.

Hall of Fame Breakdown: Shortstop

2456 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Hall of Fame
  1. No shortstops are fully qualified Hall of Famers based on the survey.
  2. Home Run Johnson and Maury Wills are fringe candidates for the Hall of Fame.
  3. Players like Nomar Garciaparra and Dave Concepción had admirable but not Hall of Fame careers.

Free Friday: Filling the Void

2299 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football Baseball Athletes Coaching Writing
  1. Nick Saban and Bill Belichick are two legendary football coaches facing retirement and the question of finding happiness in the future.
  2. Coaching greats like Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno faced the difficulty of retiring from their passion.
  3. The writer discusses the disappearance of old writings and the upcoming decision about staying on Substack.

WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL Cover Reveal!

1788 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Football
  1. Book 'WHY WE LOVE FOOTBALL' by joeblogs is a countdown of 100 greatest moments in football history
  2. Author is enthusiastic about sharing moments even for non-football fans
  3. Cover of the book reflects a dark and brooding tone compared to WHY WE LOVE BASEBALL cover

Free Friday: Fired Up

1690 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Baseball Athletes Teams Books Hall of Fame
  1. Excitement for upcoming baseball Hall of Fame inductions and championship games.
  2. Overview of historical baseball figures and their challenges with Hall of Fame elections.
  3. Discussion on current baseball free agents and potential competitive team lineup.

Block Party

4992 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🎾 Sports Golf
  1. The author explains why they like golf even though they don't play it.
  2. The post includes an option for a 7-day free trial to access more content.
  3. The author last played a full round of golf in 1992.

The Future of Tennis Is Now

3360 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🎾 Sports Tennis Athletes Competition Pressure Future
  1. Novak Djokovic is a skilled tennis player with an impressive track record.
  2. There are laws of human nature that apply even in high-pressure situations like the Wimbledon final.
  3. Carlos Alcaraz, a young player, is considered special but still faces pressure and doubts.

The Case for Joey Votto

3459 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Athletes Hall of Fame
  1. Fame and recognition can impact a player's Hall of Fame induction.
  2. A player's value on the field might not always reflect their chances of being in the Hall of Fame.
  3. Joey Votto's case sheds light on how Hall of Fame decisions are influenced.

A Complicated Man

3852 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🎾 Sports Football
  1. The article discusses the influence of two superheroes from the author's Cleveland hometown: Superman and Jim Brown.
  2. Jim Brown, a significant figure in the author's life, passed away at age 87.
  3. Readers can subscribe for a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives on JoeBlogs.

Tim McCarver and the Beauty of Baseball

3773 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. Tim McCarver had an exceptional season in 1967, hitting .295 with great defense.
  2. He played alongside pitching legends like Bob Gibson and Steve Carlt.
  3. Read more about Tim McCarver with a 7-day free trial on JoeBlogs.

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

3695 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Baseball
  1. The article discusses changes in baseball this year and their impact.
  2. The writer has a story about baseball changes in _Esquire_.
  3. Readers can sign up for a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives.

A Perfect Ending

3419 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Writing Emotions Journey
  1. The author writes the ending of their essays first and then works backward to build up to it
  2. Great endings should make the reader feel the emotions and journey that led to that point
  3. The World Baseball Classic had an unforgettable ending that was emotionally overwhelming

Baseball and Time

3380 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Time
  1. The post discusses the unique aspect of baseball being a sport without a clock or time.
  2. A reader questions the essence of baseball as a sport existing outside of time.
  3. The post also mentions a comment from a reader referring to the notion that baseball is timeless.

Looking Back, Track by Track

3341 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🎶 Music Pop culture Baseball Athlete
  1. The author is reminiscing on the songs and athletes that were popular in their life, starting from 1973.
  2. The post offers a 30-day free trial for paid subscriptions to JoeBlogs.
  3. The author shares personal anecdotes related to specific songs and athletes from different years.