Saturday Name That Cub
by Al Yellon on Jan 10, 2009 10:05 AM CST
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PrintThis one comes courtesy of a new BCB member, Herschel Krustofsky. And no, you don't get any clues. Look closely at the photo.
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It does look a bit like TLR, doesn't it?
But no.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Bill Bonham (sans stache)?
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
closer as in...
looks or time period?
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
closer as in a most awesome reliever...
11 career saves!!! including a whopping 6 in 1973, good for third on the Cubs that year…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Gotta be 70s, right?
I mean, look at that Han Solo haircut.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Jan 10, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
OK, that's a very good guess.
Use that as a clue.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Was it? I was just making a funny.
Well, here’s the 77 team:
Calm yourselves, ladies.
Don’t see him…
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by neverAcquiesce on Jan 10, 2009 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
Lou Piniella
Don’t know why he would have been wearing a Cubs hat, but it sure looks like him.
by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Jan 10, 2009 11:05 AM CST reply actions
It does, a little.
But no, it’s not him, either. Here’s Lou as a player:
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
besides the hair, doesn't really look that different now
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
hubba hubba
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
a very clean cut dave laroche?
http://www.checkoutmycards.com/CardImages/Cards/017/658/03F.jpg
got that same hazy stare off to the right look in their eyes
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Wow, that's an eerie looking photo.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Laroche looks like
the bass player from 80s band Husker Du
http://www.kevchino.com/graffix/bandphotos/Huskerdu_bp.jpg
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
He wasn't a Cub, but....
….Robert DiNiro? I know he played a Yankee in “Bang the Drum Slowly,” but I suppose he could have worn a Cubs cap while they were filming it.
Curse you, Krusty! This is a tough one!
by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Jan 10, 2009 11:15 AM CST reply actions
How about
Roger Metzger? Only played 1 game as a Cub.
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana
That's what I was going to guess!
But the hair ain’t long enough…. :-)
"[I]f we get a Jumbotron, I can't pull the instant replay thing on all the rookies. Every time there's a good play, we're like, 'Oh, look at the replay,' and you get the rookies to look at the scoreboard." - Ryan Dempster, 2 January 2009
by CaughtInTheVines on Jan 10, 2009 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Neither are the sideburns.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
and my backup guess would be... Jack Aker
of Jack Aker Baseball fame?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I think he played Jango Fett.
make*art
by neverAcquiesce on Jan 10, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions
Jango Fett is Bobby Abreu
For your information, the Supreme Court has roundly rejected prior restraint.
by Less is Walrond on Jan 10, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions
So far... all interesting guesses, but none correct!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Larry Gura?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 11:48 AM CST reply actions
Well, if they ever make a movie about this guy's life, Cusack could play him.
But no, it’s not Cusack.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Pat Borque?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 11:52 AM CST reply actions
Herb Hutson?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 11:57 AM CST reply actions
Prince Charles?
I have no clue been wracking my brain.
I think it’s actually a picture of a young Al.
Al by the way what is Al short for? My family has zillions of Als where the full name is different so was curious. It’s just my boring offseason snowcovered Saturday musing.
Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)
by puckishcubsfan on Jan 10, 2009 11:59 AM CST reply actions
He's right.
I’ll never tell.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Wild guess
Manny Trillo.
Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)
by puckishcubsfan on Jan 10, 2009 12:01 PM CST reply actions
Swisher
Remember when the Cubs were so bad he was our all star rep?
Barbara V. October 14, 1941 - December 19, 2008. A great lady who was a friend to all and like a second mom to her children's friends (she was my best friend's mom)
by puckishcubsfan on Jan 10, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
Mike Adams?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 12:06 PM CST reply actions
It's not Dave Roberts
but the Cub pitcher from 1977 and 1978 died this week. I’d put it up as a fanshot, but every time I post an obituary, someone criticizes me for saying he “died” rather than “he is no longer with us” or some other vague euphemism that makes it sound like he was just traded.
Roberts had lung cancer. He was 64. May he rest in peace.
it's already up....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions
OK, then I missed it
Good thing I didn’t post it then.
by Josh Timmers on Jan 10, 2009 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
Wow. I completely missed that
From what I remember, he was a pretty good pitcher for the Padres and Astros in the early 70’s. Not so much by the time he got to the Cubs though.
Sorry to hear it. 64 is too young.
by bluekoolaide on Jan 10, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
It's not Larry Bowa, is it?
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jan 10, 2009 12:23 PM CST reply actions
Yeah
I’m thinking pitcher, sometime between 1967 and 1974.
by Josh Timmers on Jan 10, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
And Possibly a Lefty
based on the direction he’s looking.
"Yes, dear. You're right. I'm sorry." -Bob Brenly
by ambrosiadreams on Jan 10, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions
I need the Bill Caudill
answer. I gots the Photo with the mustache, can’t seem to paste it here
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
A little bit.
But it’s not him.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yeah, I think you're right
But I’m starting to get desperate!
by bluekoolaide on Jan 10, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
Not even close to Garman.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
However, I will add that there is a clue in this photo.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Let me guess...they wore the same uniform?
Your killing us!
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
Randy Newman
He wasn’t a shorty
"Truth does not do as much good in the world as the semblance of truth does evil," - Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 64.
Herschel Krustofsky??
Hey Lou, we're long overdue.
I know...
I was smiling about that one.
His nickname must be “Krusty”?
Its Bill Hands
It's not Bill Hands...
But look! The Minnesota Twins playing in Wrigley! (Boy, Topps’ pre-photoshop cards were bad)
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
The Twins did play in Wrigley...
… 30 years later.
But apparently, Hands pitched for them there in a HOME game (white Twins uniform). Amazing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Looks like Mark Shera
The actor from 70s TV show S.W.A.T. I don’t know how to post pictures yet but here is a link to a photo galleryhttp://www.zelmak.net/peggy/markshera/
"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
I see the similarities
Then again, I’m seeing similarities between the picture and Gene Clines at this point.
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
Mike Vail?
Pretty sure that’s wrong but he looks vaguely like Vail…
Stop looking at me, swan.
He looks nothing like Mike Vail
And mom always like him best!
by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Jan 10, 2009 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
I love this!
Nobody has it yet!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Need a clue!!!
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
There are a couple already above.
Read the whole thread.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Sure looks like
Ryne Sandberg
Where is Mick Kelleher when we need him?
Sure, if Ryno had really bad sideburns.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
This is way out there, but...
…a young Pat Hughes?
by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Jan 10, 2009 1:29 PM CST reply actions
You're right, that's way out there.
And wrong.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I figured as much,
but I’m getting desperate. He looks so familiar it’s driving me up the wall.
by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Jan 10, 2009 1:34 PM CST up reply actions
The only clues are:
1. Pitched w/ Bill Bonham in the 70’s
2. Han Solo
3. Some spring training picture
Correct?
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There is one more clue...
… which I didn’t mention myself, but I guess I will here…
Lefthanded.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
okay, what year did Star Wars come out?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
I'm guessing he never appeared in a ML game for the Cubs...
…and if that is true, I give up. :)
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
Frailing DID pitch in the majors for the Cubs.
But it’s not him.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Bad reply button on my part...
….is my statement true or false?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
What statement?
That he never pitched in the majors? He did.
Or the statement that you give up?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Never pitched in the majors with the Cubs
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, Frailing DID pitch in the majors with the Cubs.
Over 100 appearances in 1974, 1975 and 1976.
But it’s not Frailing.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
LOL. I don't mean Frailing, I mean the mystery guy...
….Did the mystery guy pitch in the majors for the Cubs?
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
Lefties that pitched with Bonham
Ken Frailing
Dave LaRoche
Jim Kremmel
Mike Paul
Steve Hamilton
Dan McGinn
Clint Compton
Ray Newman
Earl Stephenson
Darold Knowles
Buddy Schultz
Geoff Zahn
Don't forget
Dave Roberts
Stop looking at me, swan.
and
Ramon and Willie Hernandez
Stop looking at me, swan.
Clue.
All of the lefties in the above list were white.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
You're having way too much fun with this....
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:52 PM CST up reply actions
What else is there to do on a snowy Saturday?
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Well, of course he would.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
In fact Yosh's nickname for him was...
….“that caucasion lefty”
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by carmen_fanzone on Jan 10, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
Willie Prall?
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Mike Proly?
looks a bit like him but I don’t think I ever saw Proly without the ’stache
"Enough foreplay- let's get crackin'"- Fred Garvin
None of the above.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
I'll ask down here...
Did the mystery guy ever pitch in the majors with the Cubs?
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Answered above.
Yes, he did.
I won’t put any photo in this series unless the player actually appeared in a major league game (we did the one exception with Mark Leonette).
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Mike Paul?
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Wouldn't we all rather
try and figure out who this Cub is?
Stop looking at me, swan.
I don't think she ever played in the majors, though.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
She looks like..........
………..MAJOR LEAGUE material to me!
"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns
Hey Al, does this blue jersey get your approval? ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Why, of course it does!
:)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
If it's not approved
Doesn’t it have to be removed?
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Jan 11, 2009 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
does she know how to handle a bat?
Erm, well if we are going to call Milton Bradley nicknames, mine is Fischer Price: yes, you heard it here first..
I have that exact same jersey top ....
I’ll bet if I posted a picture of myself here, wearing that jersey, I wouldn’t get near the attention.
In order to forgo the humiliation, I won’t post it.
IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!
by Cubfansince1957 on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
It's Clint Compton
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
DINGDINGDING!!!
At last, a winner.
Clint Compton pitched two innings in relief on the last day of the season, October 3, 1972. He gave up 2 runs in an 11-1 loss, and never pitched again in the majors. Odd, because he was only 21 years old and lefthanded, you’d have thought they would have given him another shot.
The photo was from spring training 1971 or 1972.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
The photo is an original color negative for 1972 Topps
This was a good one.
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Too bad he didn't have a longer stint in the majors.
With that brief of a history, it’s going to be really difficult to make a movie about him starring John Cusack. Then again, maybe he had a really interesting personal life.
You mentioned Clint Compton in a list
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Play-by-play
Clint Compton pitched in one game, October 3, 1972 against the ??. He came in in the top of the 6th inning, replacing Glenn Beckert. He retired the side in that inning. In his second inning, he gave up singles to ?? and ??, walked ?? and walked ?? with the bases loaded. ?? then hit into a double play, scoring ??. He retired ?? on a fly to third base to end the inning. His career pitching totals: 2 innings pitch, 2 hits, 2 earned runs, 2 walks, 0 strikeouts.
See the link I posted above.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
2B, LF, SS in 1972
"Every team will win 60 games, every team will lose 60 games, it's what the team does in the other 42 games that decides the season."
Gulp...
Warning Track woman a few posts ago just melted my driveway
What a crappy cap
this guy is wearing…
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jan 11, 2009 5:44 PM CST reply actions
That's the kind of cap they wore in the early 70s.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
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