When we walked in, and I saw Ernie Banks hanging above me, I knew I had to take a photo:
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I don't care who you're rooting for, when Soriano comes up to bat, it's something special:
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This is probably one of my all-time favorite pictures. Mainly because of Skinner's reaction:
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What's better than getting to Pronk at bat?
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If memory serves, he ended up walking... Or with a single... Yeah, I forget...
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So far as I am concerned, Lou Pinella is one of the all-time greats. I may never see him in person again, so it was a great experience:
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V-Mart at the plate:
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George Lopez was the 7th inning stretch guest. I have other pics of him, but they are on Facebook. :-)
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Choo takes his turn at the plate:
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Carroll started the game off with a great two-bagger to deep center:
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Great photos!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a pretty good time through pictures.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. You must have had some pretty good seats!
ReplyDeleteglad you enjoyed a Chicago Landmark ! nice time had by all ? !
ReplyDeleteVery cool photos :) Thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos...thanks for sharing.
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