My good friend Shannon Shark who runs the Mets Police blog wrote this touching story on Father’s Day a few years back. I thought it would be good to post it again here this year as it really touched me as I’m sure it will you. For all of you who share baseball memories with …
Tag Archive: Mets
Jun
21
May
05
Should Security Guards Use Tazers?
Shannon Shark over at the Mets Police finds this offensive and I agree. While the fan as Shannon states is a knucklehead, do we ever talk about tazers as being an inappropriate means of restraint? If we were really pro-life, gun control and the immoral torture practices that exist in the world should also be …
Oct
05
A horrible baseball season…but we still look good
Here I am with my college buddies Victor (the dope wearing the Phillies shirt and hat) and Kevin. While the Mets had a terrible season, I rather enjoyed their new park, Citi Field, albeit it took them forever to at least make it look somewhat like the homefield for the Mets and not some homage …
Jul
16
Once in a while…I still have some sports thoughts
I guest columned an item on the Mets Police retiring #8 for Yogi Berra and Gary Carter. Retire #8 on 8/8Two Hall of Famers have worn #8 for the Mets and yet that number has not been retired. It’s not a stretch to think that the Mets could retire #8 for both Gary Carter and …
May
10
Mom and the Mets
From our friends at The Mets Police where Shannon Shark tells the story of his mom on her birthday at the now old Shea Stadium: So, we go to the game – my parents, my sister, and I. Our mom is tickled pink to be at Shea. At the gate they are handing out teddy …
Apr
30
Straw: Redemption
Darryl Strawberry has written a chilling autobiography–Straw: Finding My Way. It is a great story of redemption for a man who really could’ve been one of the all time greats but had too many demons nipping at him constantly. Sean Hannity has a great interview with the once great ballplayer. A huge tip of a …
Apr
14
Opening Day at Citi Field
Blogging was light yesterday because I attended the Mets Home Opener. Also the first “real” game at Citi Field. Here are some pictures from Opening Day at Citi Field. Thanks to my pal Steve Nadel for offering me the ticket. The Scoreboard Says It All Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza head in for the ceremonial …
Apr
08
Citi Field Tour
I toured the New Citi Field Stadium with my colleagues Bill McGarvey and Jarrad Venegas. Thanks to Fordham and John Cirillo for providing us the opportunity. Here are a few vids: The Old Shea Stadium Apple Kids area in the fan zone: View from the LF Glass enclosed restaurant: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/GooglingGod
Apr
06
Two stadiums and a hole in the ground
A great post today from our friends at The Mets Police: Six and a half years ago a nightmare descended upon this city. At the time both the Metsand Yankees had been discussing new stadia with the city. Following 9/11 those discussions were put on hold so that the city could recover and rebuild. Recover …
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Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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