Irony in Sports: Pat Devlin

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently ran an article on the spring practices at Delaware and former Penn State backup quarterback Pat Devlin.

"Alright, who was the @$$hole that game me number 17!?"

As for me, I have a sweet Cedric Jeffries replica home jersey.

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On Our Mind: May 1st, 2009

Here’s a lazy post. Some quick summaries of what’s been going on.

Let’s make up for lost time starting right, now:

Harry Kalas: 1936-2009

Yesterday before their game against the Washington Nationals, the Phillies lost long-time broadcaster Harry Kalas. He was 73 years old.

Kalas was found collapsed in the broadcast booth around 12:30pm and rushed to a local hospital where doctors pronounced him dead around 1:20. Kalas is survived by his wife Eileen and sons Todd, Brad and Kane. Todd is a play-by-play man for the Tampa Bay Rays, and he did not attend last night’s home opener for the team.

Phillies Get the Hardware

"a priceless artifact that can't be purchased, only earned." - Harry Kalas

Last October we watched the Phillies become WFC. While it was great at the time it only got better every time we went to the store and saw a shirt, hat coffee mug or license plate that proclaimed the Phils as world champions.

The Phillies just received their rings at a raucous Citizens Bank Park and it might finally hit me when I watch this later tonight. It’s hard to watch the TV at work.

Admittedly, I’ll probably cry when I see Jamie Moyer throw the ring on his hand, and if that doesn’t make me, I’ll definitely lose it when I see Pat slip on the bling.

Last year the Phillies didn’t get a win until their third game, on a walk-off walk. Now would be a good time for the first repeat of the year…