Ballpark Figures: The Unsung Heroes of Baseball
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This Ballpark Organist Balances Twitter and Tradition
In our final installment of Ballpark Figures, organist Matthew Kaminski shares how he crowdsources musical taunts for the opposing team while keeping ballpark traditions alive. Apr 10, 2015
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Hot, Gross, and Crowded: The Secret Life of a Ballpark Vendor
Next up in Ballpark Figures: Ted Berg, a former stands vendor at Shea Stadium, tells us what he did when a Yankee fan spit chewed hot dog at him. Apr 9, 2015
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The Spanish-Language Voice of the Dodgers Says Being an Announcer is a Public Service
Next up in Ballpark Figures: Jaime Jarrín, the Spanish-language voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, takes us from a fence factory in East L.A. to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Apr 8, 2015
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The Original Sausage Racer of Milwaukee
All week we're celebrating baseball's unsung heroes. Here, Michael Dillon tells us why he decided to stage a giant costumed sausage race at the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Apr 7, 2015
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Busted Knees, Sweltering Heat & Snipers: The Hazards of Playing Mr. Met
The Mets kick off their regular season this afternoon in Washington, D.C. AJ Mass once donned the Mr. Met costume. Here, he reflects on the weird, woolly world of sports mascots. Apr 6, 2015
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Send Us Your Ballpark Memories!
Next week, the 2015 baseball season will officially kick off. To celebrate America's pastime, we'll be talking to some unsung baseball heroes, but we also want to hear from you. Apr 3, 2015