January 17, 2012

Bernie Williams Shy Of Hall Of Fame Votes

As expected, Bernie Williams was not elected to the Hall of Fame.  Bernie received 55 votes and appeared on 9.6 percent of ballots cast by members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.  Unfortunately, it’s necessary to capture 75% of the vote for induction. Only Barry Larkin of the Cincinnati Reds was elected this time around, but Don Mattingly received 102 votes, or 17.8 percent, so it’s not all doom and gloom – Mattingly got much less last time.

Maybe the veterans committee with vote Bernie in some day in the future, but I don’t see the BWAA voting him in.

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January 10, 2012

Experts Don’t Expect Bernie Williams To Make The Hall of Fame

Just a quick link dump concerning Bernie’s chances to make the Hall:

RiverAveBlues.com:  Bernie Williams and the Hall of Fame

Fangraphs.com:  Bernie Williams, Post Season and the Hall of Fame

I also don’t expect Bernie Williams to make the Hall, but then, like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t put much stock in baseball’s immortal resting place because of the glaring omissions.   (COUGH – Roger Maris! – COUGH)

Whatever.  Bernie Williams is an immortal Yankee; that’s all I care about.

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December 7, 2011

Bernie Williams Eligible For Hall Of Fame!

If you haven’t already heard, Bernie Williams is now eligible for hall of fame!  I’m not sure Bernie meets whatever odd standards the HoF uses, but then, I’ve never been a big fan of the HoF anyway.  (No Roger Maris?  Really, HoF?  Really?)  Still, it’s neat to think about!

Here is the complete list of everyone who is eligible this year:
Jeromy Burnitz
Vinny Castilla
Brian Jordan
Javy Lopez
Bill Mueller
Terry Mulholland
Phil Nevin
Brad Radke
Tim Salmon
Ruben Sierra
Bernie Williams
Tony Womack
Eric Young

What do you think?

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September 30, 2011

Bernie Williams To Play Good Counsel Homes Benefit Show At St. George Theatre

Bernie is playing a benefit concert for Good Counsel Homes at the St. George Theatre on Saturday, October 15.  He plans to play some of his originals as well as some cover tunes – should be a good show!

 

WHERE: 

St. George Theatre

35 Hyatt Street

Staten Island, NY

WHEN:  Saturday, October 15, 2011

Showtime: 8:00pm

Tickets: $100, $75, $51, $30

Purchase via Ticket Master or call the St. George Theatre 718-442-2900 during box office hours

St. George Theatre box office hours:

Monday 9:30am – 2pm
Tuesday – Friday 9:30am – 2pm
Saturday: Closed unless show is scheduled.
Sunday: Closed unless show is scheduled.

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September 30, 2011

Awesome ‘Bern Baby Bern’ Merchandise at RAB Store

I just picked up the ‘Bern Baby Bern’ tote bag so I can take Bernie grocery shopping with us.  That’s how I roll.

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If that is not, in fact, how you roll, there are plenty of other choices like t-shirts and what not you can get this design applied to.  You can satisfy all of your ‘Bern Baby Bern’ needs at the River Ave Blues shop found here.

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September 30, 2011

Bernie Williams to play Charity Softball Game and Concert in Ridgefield, CT

Two events, one day – all Bernie Williams!

Bernie is playing a charity softball game and concert at The Ridgefield Playhouse.  The game starts at 1pm on the field next to the Playhouse and the performance is later that night at 8pm.  (Wow – the concert conflicts with the time for game 2 of the ALDS!)  The game is reputed to be played by Bernie Williams and Friends, but I haven’t been able to find out exactly who that means.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

Gold Circle meet and greet: $90 (includes one charity softball game ticket)

Orchestra: $70.00 (includes one charity softball game ticket)

Mezzanine: $60.00 (includes one charity softball game ticket)

Softball game only: $25.00 (not available on website, please call the box office at 203.438.5795)

WHERE:

The Ridgefield Playhouse
80 East Ridge
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (203) 438-5795

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September 24, 2011

Bernie Williams Allusion on The West Wing

Ever watch that show The West Wing?  I watched the hell out of that show – you can’t beat Martin Sheen!!

Anyway, check out this scene – Martin Sheen’s character, President Bartlett, makes a great allusion to Bernie Williams to make a fantastic point.

President Bartlet: The center fielder for the Yankees is an accomplished classical guitarist. People who like baseball can’t like books?

From the episode Posse Comitatus, which originally aired on Wednesday May 22, 2002.

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September 21, 2011

Welcome to the NEW BernieWilliamsDay.org

Well, another September 13 has come and gone and STILL no Bernie Williams Day at Yankee Stadium!  Maybe 2012 will be the year…

Until then, welcome to the new BernieWilliamsDay.org!!!  Sign the petition today!

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September 5, 2011

Bernie Williams to be inducted into the the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame

Bernie Williams has been named to the 2012 class of the Latino Baseball Hall of Fame.  He will be inducted on Feb. 11, 2012 at a ceremony in the Dominican Republic.

Finally, Bernie is getting inducted into a hall of fame!  That’s one to check off the list – now we just have to work on getting his number retired and Cooperstown!

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November 12, 2010

Bernie Williams show at William Paterson University

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I was lucky enough to attend Bernie Williams’ performance and interview at William Paterson University in November of 2010.  You can check out my recollection of the concert and stories here.

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