Videos

Wide receiver Terrell Owens played for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles! Therefore, my 524th video features him.

In 1989, the San Francisco Giants won the National League pennant! Eight Giants on the pennant-winning team were pitchers Atlee Hammaker, Don Robinson, and Dave Dravecky, center fielder Brett Butler, left fielder and NL MVP Kevin Mitchell, first baseman and NLCS MVP Will Clark, catcher Terry Kennedy, and second baseman Robby Thompson. Therefore, my 523rd video features them.

From 1991 through 1999, linebacker William Thomas played for the Philadelphia Eagles, and then in 2000 and 2001, he played for the Oakland Raiders! So, my 522nd video features him.

The Stray Cats are an awesome American band! Some of the group’s superb songs are “Cat Fight (Over a Dog Like Me),” “Stray Cat Strut,” and “Rock This Town.” Therefore, my 521st video features them.

 

 

Singer Frankie Valli was a band member of the legendary Four Seasons! Some of the band’s hit songs are “Sherry,” “Rag Doll,” and “Let’s Hang On.” In addition, Frankie Valli recorded a terrific tune, “Grease,” which is also the name of the classic 1978 movie. So, my 520th video features a Frankie Valli performance.

Tommy James & The Shondells produced some incredible songs, like “Draggin’ the Line,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Crimson & Clover,” and “Mony Mony.” So, my 519th video features a performance of these four songs, along with a question to Tommy James and his response!

Right-handed starting pitcher Tommy Greene helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 1993 National League pennant, and right-handed relief pitcher Brad Lidge helped the Philadelphia Phillies win the 2008 World Series! So, my 518th video features them.

In 2019, the Arena Football League (AFL) team based in New Jersey was the Atlantic City Blackjacks. The club’s mascot was the Jack of Spades, and the role of the mascot was played by Dorian Gilmer! So, my 517th video features him. Thanks to Todd Hanggeli for filming the couplet.

From 1977 through 1986, Ron “Jaws” Jaworski was a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. In the 1980 season, he led the Eagles to a 12-4 record and a Super Bow appearance! So, my 516th video features him. Thanks to Ray Dudo for filming the poem.

My 515th video is titled “Billie Jean King’s Philadelphia Freedoms.” This video features the legendary Billie Jean King, Paul Auday of Sports Rhymes, Freedoms Coach Craig Kardon, Freedoms Director of Player Personnel and Community Engagement Judy Murray, and five tennis players on the Freedoms: Raquel Atawo, Adrian Menendez-Maceiras, Fabrice Martin, Taylor Townsend, and Donald Young!

Before Lionel Richie became a superb singer-songwriter, he was a terrific tennis player for both Illinois’ Joliet Township High School and Alabama’s Tuskegee University! Some of Lionel Richie’s terrific tunes are “Easy,” “You Are,” “Brick House,” “Hello,” “Say You, Say Me,” “We Are the World,” and “All Night Long.” Therefore, my 514th video features him.

Not only did defenseman Dennis Seidenberg begin his NHL career with the 2002-2003 Philadelphia Flyers, but also he greatly helped the Boston Bruins win the 2010-2011 Stanley Cup! So, my 513th video features him. Thanks to Yannic Seidenberg for filming the poem.

The mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers is Gritty. Also, Gritty is the best mascot in the National Hockey League! So, my 512th video features the great Gritty.

From 2007 through 2017, tight end Brent Celek played for the Philadelphia Eagles! He helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LII. So, my 511th video features him.

From 1986 through 1992, Keith Byars was an awesome running back for the Philadelphia Eagles! So, my 510th video features him. Thanks to Shelby Favre for filming the poem.

The legendary George Herman Ruth Jr., better known as “Babe” Ruth, was an incredible pitcher and batter! So, my 509th video features his granddaughter, Linda Ruth Tosetti.

Mike Schmidt of the Philadelphia Phillies is the greatest third baseman ever! Therefore, my 508th video features him.

Weatta Frazier Collins founded The Legacy Exists, the Joe Frazier Scholarship Fund, which is named in honor of her father, Joe Frazier. “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier was a Philadelphia boxing legend and a heavyweight champion! Also, Joe Frazier appeared in the original Rocky movie, and there is a statue of him at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Live! So, my 507th video features a question to Weatta about her dad.

 

Vernon Earl Monroe attended John Bartram High School in Philadelphia. Guard “Earl the Pearl” Monroe helped the New York Knicks win the 1972-1973 NBA championship, and he was later inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! Therefore, my 506th video features Earl Monroe. Thanks to both Rich Klein and Nicholas Rader for filming the poem.

Country Joe McDonald is a marvelous musician! Two of his superb songs are “I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-To-Die Rag” and “The Lady with a Lamp.” So, my 505th video features him.