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I've decided, going forward ...

Kong76 Jun 07 2013 11:37 AM

The Jackie Robinson Rotunda will now be referred to (by me at least) as the Jackie Gleason Rotunda. No slight to Jackie nor his lovely wife. Jackie Mason was a close second.

Swan Swan H Jun 07 2013 11:49 AM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

And the reason for beating this dead horse four and a half years after the stadium opened?

Edgy MD Jun 07 2013 11:52 AM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Can you imagine having to console yourself with coming in "close second" in a race won by Jackie Gleason?

Kong76 Jun 07 2013 11:53 AM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Swan Swan H wrote: And the reason for beating this dead horse four and a half years after the stadium opened? Felt like a good Flogging Friday topic! And away we go!!!!

G-Fafif Jun 07 2013 12:11 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Naming the Rotunda for me would sort of result in a homina-homina-homonym.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 07 2013 12:13 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

G-Fafif wrote: Naming the Rotunda for me would sort of result in a homina-homina-homonym. At least he was a Met. Sort of. Though I doubt any of the Wilpons know anything about JR.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 07 2013 12:18 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

batmagadanleadoff wrote: G-Fafif wrote: Naming the Rotunda for me would sort of result in a homina-homina-homonym. At least he was a Met. Sort of. Though I doubt any of the Wilpons know anything about JR. Never had a logo on his cap on his baseball cards. In fact, he was lucky to even have a cap some years.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 07 2013 12:21 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

batmagadanleadoff wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: G-Fafif wrote: Naming the Rotunda for me would sort of result in a homina-homina-homonym. At least he was a Met. Sort of. Though I doubt any of the Wilpons know anything about JR. Never had a logo on his cap on his baseball cards. In fact, he was lucky to even have a cap some years. JR looks like a hard-boiled TV detective from the '70's. In the style of Mannix. Or Harry O. But not Cannon.

Kong76 Jun 07 2013 12:22 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Handsome feller, looks like he could have moved onto the western movie circuit with no problem. Sticking with Gleason!

metirish Jun 07 2013 12:29 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

O Jackie Never got my picture taken at #42, seemed pointless ....I don't feel any tug towards Robinson , if it were #41n in the lobby I would have taken many pictures.

G-Fafif Jun 07 2013 12:37 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

The 42 has served as a useful meeting place from time to time, but I find something cheesy about it as a tribute, especially in the middle of a vast space that is all-encompassing in its reverence for the subject. Like displaying an elbow macaroni-speckled paper plate in the china cabinet to show your kid how proud you are that he thought of something, too.

Mets – Willets Point Jun 07 2013 12:52 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Swan Swan H wrote: And the reason for beating this dead horse four and a half years after the stadium opened? I used to give out a Dead Horse Award topics like this.

Zvon Jun 07 2013 01:06 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

metirish wrote: O Jackie Agreed. We go with the Jackie O' Rotunda.

G-Fafif Jun 07 2013 01:55 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Plans for a Jackie Heidemann Rotunda were in the works, but then obscured by a Vail.

Edgy MD Jun 07 2013 02:10 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

"Believe me, there's no more appropriate way to honor you than a ROTUND-a."

G-Fafif Jun 07 2013 02:35 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Edgy MD wrote: "Believe me, there's no more appropriate way to honor you than a ROTUND-a." Ooh, they're gonna retire your number, Alice. They're gonna retire it TO THE MOON!

Kong76 Jun 07 2013 07:51 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Mets – Willets Point wrote: Swan Swan H wrote: And the reason for beating this dead horse four and a half years after the stadium opened? I used to give out a Dead Horse Award topics like this. When was the last time you were in this ridiculous waste of space? My skin crawls every time I ride that escalator.

Swan Swan H Jun 07 2013 08:06 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

So go in the back way, like Robinson used to have to do.

Ceetar Jun 07 2013 08:11 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Swan Swan H wrote: So go in the back way, like Robinson used to have to do. through the junk yards. Bad idea if you go this weekend, they have no drainage and will have standing water.

cooby Jun 08 2013 12:57 AM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Never had a logo on his cap on his baseball cards. In fact, he was lucky to even have a cap some years. That Mike Wegener fellow looks kinda like an even uglier Len Dykstra

Lefty Specialist Jun 08 2013 06:06 AM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

Mike Wegener looks like he's just spotted his ex-wife running toward him, brandishing a rolling pin.

themetfairy Jun 08 2013 11:58 AM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

We're forgetting Jackie Chiles.

Zvon Jun 08 2013 12:06 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

themetfairy wrote: We're forgetting Jackie Chiles. I might have to make a themetfairy KaBOOM.

Zvon Jun 08 2013 12:08 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

cooby wrote: Never had a logo on his cap on his baseball cards. In fact, he was lucky to even have a cap some years. That Mike Wegener fellow looks kinda like an even uglier Len Dykstra He really does. Looks like Lenny's head exploded and then they stitched it back together.

Edgy MD Jun 08 2013 12:35 PM Re: I've decided, going forward ...

G-Fafif wrote: Edgy MD wrote: "Believe me, there's no more appropriate way to honor you than a ROTUND-a." Ooh, they're gonna retire your number, Alice. They're gonna retire it TO THE MOON! It's been a pleasure working with you.