baseball – Neko Random

Things I Like: 42 (2013 Film)

I’ve heard about 42 for a few years now. I don’t know why I waited a few years to see this one. I guess it might have been that I saw Moneyball around the same time at home, and I suppose I wasn’t in the mood for another baseball story at the moment. The filmContinue reading “Things I Like: 42 (2013 Film)”

Fun Fact: How Fantasy Baseball Was Invented

Modern fantasy baseball was created by journalists in the 1980s. It was originally called Rotisserie/Roto baseball as they met at the restaurant La Rotisserie Française for lunch.

Things I Like: A League of Their Own (1992 Film)

While I was about four when this movie came out, I don’t think I ever heard of it until a few months ago. The main reason I wanted to see it was because of Tom Hanks. I had heard of Geena Davis before and knew she looked familiar as she was Barbara Maitland in theContinue reading “Things I Like: A League of Their Own (1992 Film)”

Fun Fact: First All Black MLB Lineup

The first team in Major League Baseball to feature a lineup of all African American players were the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1971.

Things I Hate: Mr. 3000 (2004 Film)

The early 2000’s was a good time for Bernie Mac personally. He had success with The Original Kings of Comedy, and as well as The Bernie Mac show. It wasn’t the greatest sitcom in the world, but I enjoyed and watched most of the series. I do remember when Mr. 3000 came out, but IContinue reading “Things I Hate: Mr. 3000 (2004 Film)”