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Thread: Posada's Refusal to Wear T-shirt
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11-06-2009, 08:07 AM #1
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Posada's Refusal to Wear T-shirt
First I must say I hate the Yankees. I particulary disliked Posada for an attitude over the years that kept people at arms length. The inside joke was to call him "Big Leaguer" when confronted with this attitude. But I must say I've become an instant fan and this is why.
During the celebration after this World Series I watched Posada refuse to put on the Modell's T-shirt that's become obligatory after every World Series finale and apparently de rigueur after any professional American sports championships win.
Whether its because he wasn't paid by Modell's or because he felt it cheapened the moment (I believe the latter) he impressed me greatly. Yes he did cave in a little to wear the Modell's hat.
Imagine Yogi jumping into the arms of Don Larsen and a guy with an armfull of t-shirts and caps joining them in that historic photo,forcing a cap on Yogi's head.
Yes,ridiculous to imagine. Even more so today. So my hats off to Jorge(Mets hat off course),not for winning the World Series but for bringing dignity to baseball.
Robert
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11-06-2009, 10:34 AM #2
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I think i saw him Autograph it and give it to a Disabled young fan in the Crowd. Maybe someone who benefits from his Foundation.
During a 2009 GAME in Detroit he gave his hat to Fan in the stands.
Jorge is O.K. in my book.
LB
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11-06-2009, 11:18 AM #3
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11-06-2009, 11:24 AM #4
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11-06-2009, 02:27 PM #5
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Was Posoda not at the ceremony today where the players were given keys to the city or did I just miss him?
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11-06-2009, 02:47 PM #6
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I'm not a Yankee fan, but considering he's the only one wearing the team jersey (and Yankee pinstripes) he looks the best in the pics. Most 'championship' T-shirts look pretty cheesy anyway, something ready for QVC or Target.
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11-06-2009, 06:16 PM #7
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Realsports on HBO did a story on Jorge earlier in the season about his kid.
He's a great father and husband. He's a pretty good ball player too...but he's certainly got a firm grasp on his priorities.
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11-06-2009, 07:45 PM #8
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11-06-2009, 08:10 PM #9
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ROBERT KOPPEL
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11-07-2009, 10:47 AM #10
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Posada was on the same float as Jeter.