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Gov. Ed Rendell has criticized the use of a Taser by Philadelphia Police to bring down young Steven Consalvi as journeyed through the outfield of Citizen’s Bank Park in the ninth inning of the Phillie-Cards game, May 3. Rendell thought they should have used a snowball. Famous Philadelphia Sports Fans II
Matthew Clemmens and Ed Rendell Philadelphia sports fans took another black eye when 21-year-old Matthew Clemmens reportedly purposely vomited on an 11-year-old girl at the April 14 Phillies-Nationals game. In this case the black eye was literal as can be seen from Young Mr. Clemmens mug shot and, with a nod to the presumption of … Continue reading “Famous Philadelphia Sports Fans”
This year’s Army Navy game comes to Lincoln Financial Field a week from Saturday (Dec. 14) so let us use the opportunity to recommend what might be the best sports book ever for those fans on your Christmas list. When Saturday Mattered Most by West Point grad and former Sports Illustrated writer Mark Beech describes … Continue reading “Best Sports Book Ever”
By Chris Freind Dear North Carolina State: Really? Did you really have to rip our hearts out by beating our Number One seed Villanova? Congratulations. We hope you’re proud. You single-handedly kicked eight million Philadelphia sports fans in the teeth, sending us right back into our perpetual state of depression. We may be one of … Continue reading “Tears Shed For Villanova”
Philadelphia seems to be hip now. Buzzfeed.com has an article 36 Reasons Philadelphia May Be The Weirdest City – which Buzzfeed means as a compliment — and Huff Post Travel has published 31 Reasons Philadelphia Is The Most Underrated City In America One guesses that sort of thing is bound to happen when the world’s … Continue reading “Philadelphia Now Hip”
By Jim Vanore I follow sports for what I consider the proper reason: They are a pleasant diversion from life’s everyday annoyances—from things like car payments, health issues, bank balances, income tax, political correctness, the shrinking waistband on my trousers… I don’t follow (listen to, watch, or read about) sports for lessons in life. And … Continue reading “Ignorance Or Arrogance?”
Totally Nutter Tax Policy By Chris Freind I swore I was done. I promised I would never waste another column writing about how pathetic Philadelphia is. And how its complacent residents and businessmen get exactly what they deserve. Washing my hands of all things Philly, I pledged, most importantly, to never again comment on Michael … Continue reading “Totally Nutter Tax Policy”
Chris Freind’s Best (and Worst) of Philly By Chris Freind Who makes the best Bloody Mary in the city? Where is the best brunch? Freindly Fire has no idea. Thankfully, though, there are much smarter folks who know the best things in and around the nation’s fourth-largest market. For those gems, see the Best of … Continue reading “Chris Freind’s Best (and Worst) of Philly”
‘Charlie Hustle’ Delves into Pete Rose, the Player and the Man By Joe Guzzardi Pete Rose, aka “Charlie Hustle,” owns baseball’s all-time hits record, 4,256. Rose holds 14 other Major League records, and five other National League records. Some are less widely known than his hits record but are still nearly impossible to comprehend in … Continue reading “‘Charlie Hustle’ Delves into Pete Rose, the Player and the Man”
Opening Day 1969 When ‘The Kid’ Returned By Joe Guzzardi During the 1969 spring, spirits were high in the nation’s capital. The cherry trees along the Potomac River were in bloom. Cautious optimism prevailed that newly inaugurated President Richard Nixon would fulfill his campaign promise to end the Southeast Asian war. But more than anything … Continue reading “Opening Day 1969 When ‘The Kid’ Returned”