Sports Rhymes Videos

My ninety-fifth video featues the Mickey Hart Band’s “Jersey Shore.” Not only is this spectacular song dedicated to The Shore, but also to its people. As a matter of fact, Greg Roman, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator, is from the South Jersey Shore!

My ninety-fourth video features a question about hockey to San Francisco’s Ryan Vogelsong. As a matter of fact, hockey players will soon compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

When San Francisco won their two titles, “Buster” Posey earned an award in each of those seasons. In 2010, he was named the NL Rookie of the Year. Then, in 2012, Posey earned the NL MVP Award. So, my ninety-third video features him. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

My ninety-second video features San Francisco’s Jeremy Affeldt, Dave Dravecky, and Pablo Sandoval. In 1989, Dravecky’s Giants won the NL pennant. Also, in 2010 and 2012, Affeldt and Sandoval won Fall Classics with San Francisco. As a matter of fact, Pablo earned the 2012 World Series MVP Award. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

Not only was Bruce Bochy a catcher, but also he is a marvelous manager for the San Francisco Giants. In 2010 and 2012, his Giants won the World Series! So, my ninety-first video features him. Thanks to Bryan Hewitt for filming the question.

From 1972 through 1974, the Oakland Athetics won three consecutive World Series!

Sal Bando played third base. Like Philadelphia’s Julius Erving, Sal wore uniform number six. As a matter of fact, both Bando and Erving were captains when their teams won titles.

Also, for two of Oakland’s championships, Billy North played center field.

So, my eighty-eighth video features Bando and North. Thanks to Eric Hanson for filming the question.

“Two World Series Trophies”

From 1901 through 1954, there were two baseball teams in Philadelphia: the Athletics and Phillies. During this era, the Athletics won five Fall Classics. Also, from July 4, 1938 through 1954, the Athletics and Phillies shared a stadium. Although the Phillies didn’t win a World Series while the Athletics played in the “City of Brotherly Love,” they later won Fall Classics in 1980 and 2008.

Since 1968, there have been two baseball teams in the Bay Area: the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. Before San Francisco won their two World Series titles, Oakland won four Fall Classics.

On January 25, 2013, I attended Tim Flannery’s concert in Mill Valley, California. Not only is Tim a super San Francisco coach, but also he is a great guitarist. During “Loser,” he played marvelous music with the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir while both of San Francisco’s World Series trophies were displayed on the Sweetwater Stage. So, my eighty-seventh video features this historic moment!

Even though the Athletics won more Fall Classics than their previous neighbor and current one, the Giants and Phillies possess superb stadiums. At Citizens Bank Park, you can see Ashburn Alley, the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame, and the Phillie Phanatic. At AT&T Park, you can see spectacular views, McCovey Cove, and the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame. For a franchise that has won nine championships, the Athletics deserve a new or renovated stadium!

In 1968, The Band released “The Weight.” It became one of their well-known songs. For my eighty-sixth video, Tim Flannery and Bob Weir sing this spectacular song.

The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia spectaculary sang “Friend of the Devil,” which was written by Robert Hunter. For my eighty-fifth video, Tim Flannery and Bob Weir sing this super song.

In The Complete Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics, David Dodd writes about the history of “Peggy-O” on page 217. For my eighty-fourth video, Tim Flannery and Bob Weir sing this song.