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The best $60 I ever spent: my view at the greatest World Series game in history

Posted by olabner on October 16, 2019July 28, 2022 in AL, Fan, MLB, NL, Playoffs, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, World Series

Behold. First published in similar form on a previous blog of mine in late October 2011. I bought a standing room only ticket for the World Series in St. Louis, arriving at noon for the 7 pm start. It was…

When I asked Howard Schultz to wait in line: a tale of baseball as a Starbucks barista, ca. 2015

Posted by olabner on February 12, 2019July 15, 2019 in NL, Playoffs, St. Louis Cardinals

Since he’s running for a president – I recall the time I met Howard Schultz: He was wearing a navy blue hat with a yellow M for Michigan, standing in line at a coffee shop.  He was about 6 foot…

I do not like them, Mary I am. I do not want the Cubs to win.

Posted by olabner on October 25, 2016April 27, 2017 in AL, NL, Playoffs

With thanks to Dr. Seuss. I AM FAN. NEW I AM. FAN. NEW FAN I AM. THAT NEW FAN! THAT CUBS FAN! WELL – I DO NOT WANT THE CUBS TO WIN. WOULD YOU LIKE THE CURSE TO END? I…

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