MichaelC
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I'm not trying to win a prize here but...
This is good...
I was born in Boston, MA, in 1974. When you are from Boston, it does not matter where or when you move. You're always from Boston, and you are always a Red Sox fan.
I remember the pain of 1986, sitting in our Colorado basement and my Dad saying to my Brothers and I "Boys, you are about to see history..." And we did, just not what he was thinking.
When we won it all in 2004, it seriously was one of the greatest moments of my life. We staged the biggest comeback in the sports history against our lifelong rivals, and then paid back the Cardinals for days gone by. It was Heaven.
Some time after that Series win, I was talking on the phone with an all around great guy, Bruce Ginsberg. Many here probably know Bruce. I met him through a mutual passion for Panerai. When it came up in conversation that I was a diehard Red Sox fan, Bruce immediately asked for my address and told me he had something to send me.
A few days later this showed up:
I was BLOWN away. Of course, Bruce asked nothing in return and just wanted to do something special for me.
When the Red Sox returned to the World Series in 2007, it was shockingly right here in my backyard in Denver, CO. Tickets were impossible to get. TracieC, ever resourceful, got it in her head that she would find tickets for every game played in Colorado. And after holding on the phone with the Colorado Rockies ticket office the day of the first game played here for 3 hours, she managed to purchase 2 tickets for each game. Tracie and I had great seats for Game 3 on the third base line. There were actually a few Rockies fans in attendance despite many of us Bostonians finding our way in 
One very kindly offered to take a picture with his camera. At the time, I thought that could become something super special if Boston won the Series and the guy remembered to email the photo. They did, and he did, but it is still just the second best memento from that Series...
One very kindly offered to take a picture with his camera. At the time, I thought that could become something super special if Boston won the Series and the guy remembered to email the photo. They did, and he did, but it is still just the second best memento from that Series...
We decided I would take our oldest daughter Kendall to Game 4 (14 at the time). It was a good bit colder that night, and I had just the right jacket. The seats were not as good - upper deck and a few sections past 3rd base. Of course I was not complaining.
In the top of the second inning, Boston was already up 1-0 and the feeling was good. The Captain Jason Varitek stepped in to bat left handed against Rockies pitcher Aaron cook. He lined a foul ball that was headed our direction in a wicked hurry. It got up over the edge of the 3rd deck and crossed over the concrete stair to our right. I last saw it duck under the metal railing on that stair, and my instinct was to lean down with my left shoulder and arm. It happened super fast and at first I thought I had to block that ball. Everyone was scrambling looking below the seats. I did not move and stayed low; I could not believe I could not find it. After a few seconds, I leaned up and felt something wedged in between my arm and side...
Jason Varitek's lined foul ball, in the 2007 World Series Game 4, caught in the very jacket that was given to me by a friend I made through watches... are you kidding me??
Jason Varitek's lined foul ball, in the 2007 World Series Game 4, caught in the very jacket that was given to me by a friend I made through watches... are you kidding me??
Needless to say, it is the most amazing piece of memorabilia I'll ever have. And I am lucky to have a few other things - ironically another foul ball caught at Coors Field off the bat of Todd Hollandsworth in a game in which he hit 3 homeruns, a golf hat signed in person by 4 golfers who were all ranked in the top 20 at the same time, and some smaller things.
I told Tracie after that Series that no matter what ever happened in our lives, I would never forget what she did for me to get those tickets. And to my Friend Bruce - it was that big puffy Red Sox jacket that snared an ultimate prize for a baseball fan. The fact that it came from a favorite player from my favorite team in a World Series clinching game? IMPOSSIBLE. Just writing the story I almost don't believe it myself, but I swear every word is true.
Shall I send you my address Ming, or are Mods precluded from the prizes?
"TimeOut forum World Cup 2014 Contest! PART1"
Dear forumners (to paraphrase our MTF) Less than month is to that special time of year Time when no men gives 100% at work Time when ladies can do whatever they wanna Time when children can do lot more mischiefs Time when beer sale is through the roof Tim...
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Hello all! Thank you to all PuristS who have posted on this forum, TimeOut has been extremely success all because of you! Our first World Cup contest was judged by PuristS 'AlexSunrise' and now the torch has passed to 'Ares501'. He'll be posting a differe...
some of mine...
Since the Kings have even upped the series 1-1 against the Blackhawks, here are 2 signed hockey pucks on my Brunswick Gold Crown championship table: I'm a Angeleno so the Lakers are my team! Here is something you don't see everyday, a baseball signed by a...
These are some cool memorabilia indeed
That baseball is Magic but of all your stuff I would take Brunswick in a blink of an eye Sincerely Damjan
I just noticed this...
While eating lunch I just spotted this: World Cup 2014 Coke! :) -MW ...
For the part1 contest
Cool theme for this post. My dearest sports memorabilia is this souvenir from a trip to the spectacular tennis courts at Wimbledon. I love playing tennis and it was great to see a match at center court when I visited a few years ago. Regards, ED-209 ...
There is something special
about that Wimbledon color combination as well as grass :) and strawberries ;) Sincerely Damjan
Woohoooo!!!!
No one better than you, Damjan for judging this contest! I will post my entry later, as I just wanted to say hi and thanks to you, DRMW, and our moderators who have provided with the prizes. Curious about the many match ups among Purists that will take pl...
Alex my friend!
Will have to fill in your "big shoes" from last contest Eagerly waiting for your input my friend Yes I fear that game on 23rd will be the one that will lead either yours or my team to second round :) As always some cool prizes are around Sincerely Damjan
I just took a look...
Hello AlexSunrise! Have you studied the bracket...so many great potential outcomes. I think this will be a great tournament with a lot of surprise wins! -MW
I have, Ming!
Hopefully it will be an exciting and fair tournament. I do hope for the US to go pass the group stage, but they have a tough road ahead. The US vs. Germany match will be an interesting one to watch, as current US coach Klinsmann has a fair amount of knowl...
I think...
I think Germany is going to do well this time around. They also have to go against Ghana and Portugal! :( What's interesting is that there are a lot of German-Americans on the US team (Jermaine Jones, Fabian Johnson, John Brooks, Timmy Chandler, and Julia...
Exactly my thoughts dear Alex
We've seen to much of murky decisions on World Cup lately in qualifying and competition matches likewise What I fear most is opening game of World Cup :) :) and referees bias towards home team :) Will they use hawk Eye system to monitor ball pass the goal...
We are on the same page, Damjan…
I too fear that all decisions will favor the home team, thus making the tournament very boring :-(((. (With respect to our fellow members from Brazil). Let´s hope we are wrong. Best, Alex Ps. Don´t worry too much about the opening game, worry about the 4t...
Grand slam trinkets
garnered over the years Ladies final between kuznetsova and henin and a trip to the old maracana stadium......in the spirit of this world cup! ...what's left of the mementoes after termites devoured the souvenior programmes HAGWE Best henry ...
Yes the mythical Maracana
Great trinkets you have Henry that French Open open key ring from 2006 is specially cool Best regards and thank you for joining Sincerely Damjan
Awesome collection!
A Grand Slam indeed, so awesome you got to travel to all 4 venues! Henry, which did you find the most interesting? -MW
In terms of matches seen,
the men's final at the australian 2005 with the mercurial Safin defeating homegrown favourite Hewitt was simply spectacular,particularlly after the semis where Safin eliminated Federer and Hewitt upset Roddick---all great matches. Most enjoyable ambience ...
re: seen
Sounds like you watched some exciting match ups! It's amazing to watch the players in person, they hit a lot harder than the perspective you see on tv. Plus the amount of spin they can put on the ball is pretty amazing. -MW
Mine is from the Olympics 2012....
After seeing a few events at my local Olympics in London 2 years ago I really wanted a souvenir of the event and I found the official auction site which was basically selling off everything from the Olympics..!! After searching through this for the smalle...
Thanks Damjan....
It was fun looking through the site at the time....the beach volleyball used in the women's final went for well over £1000..!! You could even get the actual net and posts too.....literally everything was on there, tennis balls, furniture and duvets from t...
re: Olympics
Nice momento you got there! It reminds me of a keychain I got when I was a kid during the Olympics that were held here in L.A. Now I need to remember where I put it! Hope all is well Andy, did you settle into your new place? -MW
I love the Olympics....
I was so pleased it came to London :) Thanks for asking and yes I'm getting settled into the new pad..... a lot of work has been done behind the scenes like new boiler, some radiators, electric distribution board, front door and lots in the garden but nex...
re: Olympic
Those contractors can be frustrating during a remodel but I'm sure it will be worth it once its completed. Let us know how it goes and HAGWE! -MW
I'm not trying to win a prize here but...
This is good... I was born in Boston, MA, in 1974. When you are from Boston, it does not matter where or when you move. You're always from Boston, and you are always a Red Sox fan. I remember the pain of 1986, sitting in our Colorado basement and my Dad s...
Yes you won...
Mikey, you win!!! Your prize is that you have my respect and admiration! :) Wow, you got a ball from a World Series game! I enjoyed being in Boston, people there were really nice and friendly and that they are proud of their city and it's history. The MBT...
The truth is it is the moment I'll never forget
Later that night I actually saw the Red Sox win a World Series. Never ever could have guessed that would happen. But it is still pretty cool to have that ball :-)
I'm BLOWN aways
OK if it was someone else and not you telling this stories I would throw that famous line from True grit movie upon him :) (not remake True grit movie of course) This is just beyond amazing dear Michael I think you are luckiest Red Sox fan out there :) Th...
Thanks for your reply Damjan
I enjoyed writing the post and recalling that evening. My Family members were all shocked when I told them Tracie bought tickets for all of the games. I remember I texted my Brother after I got the foul ball and he refused to believe me. Special moment fo...
