Space Cadets

Yesterday I mentioned that the Astros’ throwback game this Saturday will feature throwback grounds crew and usher uniforms. I showed some pics of the old spaceman uniforms that the grounds crew used to wear, but I couldn’t find any shots of the old “Spacette” attire worn by the female ushers back in the . . . → Read More: Space Cadets

It’s My Wife and It’s My Life

For reasons not worth explaining, I’m always forced to wait until late March or early April to do my taxes. By that time, my accountant’s schedule is tight, and I end up having to take whatever time slot he has available. As a result, there have been several years when I’ve had . . . → Read More: It’s My Wife and It’s My Life

The Holiest of Holy Days

By Phil Hecken

I’m sure I’m not the first person to opine that the first Monday in April should be a national holiday. But it should be. Opening Day is certainly viewed by many as the greatest day in the history of the world, and many celebrate it like it is. It’s the . . . → Read More: The Holiest of Holy Days

Back On Track

By Phil Hecken

The 2010 Major League Baseball season is almost upon us, which means that it’s time for many of us to begin our annual ritual of “tracking the (insert team here).” What is “uni-tracking” you may ask? For those who aren’t familiar with it (or incredibly anal), it’s the practice of . . . → Read More: Back On Track

Dress Rehearsal

Hosiery match-up for the ages last night in San Francisco, as Rajai Davis’s logo-clad stirrups faced off against Barry Zito’s striped socks. Thanks to all who brought it to my attention.

New ESPN column today — the curling story. Link coming soon. Nope — bumped again. Sometime next week. And in case you . . . → Read More: Dress Rehearsal

Chance Michaels, Eat Your Heart Out

As you may recall, an old Packers dickey — just like the one Donny Anderson was wearing in the aftermath of the Ice Bowl — was recently auctioned off on eBay. I meant to bid on it, but the auction closed while I was curling in Duluth and I flat-out forgot to bid. . . . → Read More: Chance Michaels, Eat Your Heart Out