NIGHT STALKER Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 This is a true story that happened to me. I won't say when it was because it would most definitely give it away...but, it's a true story and it's too bad because I will never change my opinion of this guy. I was at this bar with a friend of mine sitting near the entrance way. My friend says..."hey, look who just walked in" and when this player comes past us I say to him..."Blank, let's do good for the Yankees this year". I wasn't expecting this answer, but the reply was..."Blank only does good for Blank". My friend and I just looked at each other in disbelief. Several minutes later, the bartender comes over to us and says..."Blank wants to buy you two a drink". I said..."tell blank to shove it up his ass". Now, I don't know what the bartender told blank, it is a long bar that wrapped around. But, that is a true story that my friend and I still bring up every so often. Any idea who it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 ...Sounds to me like you should've accepted the drinks. Everyone has their bad days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 joe pepitone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Gary Sheffield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Jim Leyritz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 no winners yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Rickey Henderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Jose Canseco? chuck knoblach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBrick Wall Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Randy Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidhuman Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 David Wells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Come on guys, I thought you people were better than this. If I give you a hint, you'll know who it is...okay, I know I'm older than most here by a lot (LOL)...think back. Here's the hint...at the time this occurred, it's spring training and this guy has never taken a regular season swing for the Yanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj meadowlands Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm pretty sure there are a lot of dudes here your age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 My first guess would have been Henderson, who always spoke in the 3rd person, about "Ricky". If it wasn't him, how about Mel Hall? Don't tell us that it was Reggie. His charismatic reputation is well known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 My first guess would have been Henderson, who always spoke in the 3rd person, about "Ricky". If it wasn't him, how about Mel Hall? Don't tell us that it was Reggie. His charismatic reputation is well known. Bingo! You have to remember, when I was growing up, the Yankees were in the fall classic almost every freaking year. After '62 it was a prettly long draught not winning. So, back then we were excited as hell to get this guy, but never in a million years did we expect to have a comeback like that...he made up for it in the series, but I won't forgive him for that remark...it wasn't called for. And for poster 80, yes we all have bad days, he just happened to be a public figure picking the wrong day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Bingo! You have to remember, when I was growing up, the Yankees were in the fall classic almost every freaking year. After '62 it was a prettly long draught not winning. So, back then we were excited as hell to get this guy, but never in a million years did we expect to have a comeback like that...he made up for it in the series, but I won't forgive him for that remark...it wasn't called for. And for poster 80, yes we all have bad days, he just happened to be a public figure picking the wrong day. That is a good story... It makes sense now as well considering you had the "I brought my star with me" comments along with the "I'm the straw that stirs the drink" article that came out in Sport Magazine that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 That is a good story... It makes sense now as well considering you had the "I brought my star with me" comments along with the "I'm the straw that stirs the drink" article that came out in Sport Magazine that year. It was at a place called Yesterdays (still there) in Ft. Lauderdale. To finish up the story, I had tickets to game 2 of the WS that same year ('77) and I was stuck in the hospital with pneumonia. Yes, even Floridians can get pneumonia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 You turned down free drinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 You turned down free drinks! LOL...I guess that's the bottom line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 A. NS, I can never forgive you for turning down free drinks and... B. How did you all not know this was Reggie? Did any of you watch The Bronx Is Burning? Comeon now. I wish I was here and not at work to answer this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I met Reggie on top of the Green Monster in '06. He was a dick. Sincere Sox fans tried to chat with him and he was just flat out rude. He barely gave me the time of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I met Reggie in the weirdest way. I was at a game in Anaheim , on line waiting to buy some food. I was wearing a 44 Yankee jersey. Someone came up and tugged on my jersey from behind. I turned around and it was Reggie. He said " hey, nice jersey ! ....." . I was like WTF. He shook my hand , I told him I was a big fan. He asked me if I had a marker to sign it for me, .....I found one. he signed my jersey and went on his way with his 4 bodyguards. This was in 1999. I have heard horror stories about him. I am 34 and grew up worshiping him. he lived up to everything I expected . Maybe I am wrong, but it's just my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I met Reggie in the weirdest way. I was at a game in Anaheim , on line waiting to buy some food. I was wearing a 44 Yankee jersey. Someone came up and tugged on my jersey from behind. I turned around and it was Reggie. He said " hey, nice jersey ! ....." . I was like WTF. He shook my hand , I told him I was a big fan. He asked me if I had a marker to sign it for me, .....I found one. he signed my jersey and went on his way with his 4 bodyguards. This was in 1999. I have heard horror stories about him. I am 34 and grew up worshiping him. he lived up to everything I expected . Maybe I am wrong, but it's just my experience. You should have stopped him from killing the Queen. I've met him several times, and he's always seemed like a good guy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Even as a Yankees fan, I always thought he was a dick. I remember that SPORT Magazine article and the way he treated munson and Martin. Screw him and good for you, Stalker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I also loved Munson. I have heard the same if not worst from him. As far as Billy, well, we all know enough about him. I guess it all depends when you catch the people. I've met many of the current Yankees. A few are a-holes, but then again, I'm sure some of you have different stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Didn't Nettles supposedly punch him out in the lockers or a restaurant one time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxscott Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I met Reggie on top of the Green Monster in '06. He was a dick. Sincere Sox fans tried to chat with him and he was just flat out rude. He barely gave me the time of day. good to hear. the rivalry is outside the lines too. i hate my best friend during baseball season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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