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November 10, 2004
When hell froze over...
Growing up in New Hampshire, it was pretty much a given that you were a Red Sox fan. Sure, there were a few deranged Yankee fans speckled throughout the countryside, but mostly they were just rural myths.
And, I am a Red Sox fan...
When they went into the playoffs, I didn't think they would win. When they were three games down to the Yankees, I was sure they wouldn't win. When they were ahead in game 7 of the ACLS and Pedro started pitching (immediately giving up a couple runs), I was afraid they wouldn't win.
When they started the World Series, I finally thought they could win. However, when they played less-then-stellarly the first couple games, my faith faltered a bit...but they came through. Other than the sleep they cost me during the period, I too celebrated the end of the curse.
However, soon after the win, John Kerry connected his campaign to the Red Sox, saying that he was told he could only be elected when the Red Sox won the World Series. My reaction was, "I'd rather wait another 86 years." (But of course, had the cosmic connection been true, it was too late -- the Red Sox were champions!)
So, wasn't I surprised to read in the print edition of The Weekly Standard that Kerry, prior to the World Series, said given the choice of the Red Sox winning or him being elected, he would take the latter. Far be it from me to disagree that a Presidential election is more important than baseball, but how could he show his face in Boston after that?!?!?! :-)
The article is also on-line: "Recline Yourself, Resign Yourself, You're Through"
Looking at that article again, I've got to give the quote:
Speaking of Red Sox related links, how about one of Matt Damon and Bronson Arroyo singing quite well in ifilm.com's "Alter Bridge (Feat. Boston Red Sox): Open Your Eyes (Live)"?
Posted by alan at November 10, 2004 8:34 AM
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