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Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Edgy MD Feb 22 2015 08:45 AM

In addition to the two Foo Fighters shows in 2015, the Citi field twitter feed has let fly that the stadium will be carrying on in the Shea tradition and hosting at least pro wrestling event this year. [youtube]OqGROsrU2fU[/youtube]

Edgy MD Feb 24 2015 07:46 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Like with rock, Citi Field's wrestling programming will skew toward old guys.

Ceetar Feb 24 2015 07:52 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

and all of them will tell us to "Let's Go Mets" for the second half of the season.

batmagadanleadoff Feb 24 2015 08:19 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Joe Walsh and the James Gang rock on at ol' Shea Stadium.

SteveJRogers Feb 24 2015 12:19 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Ceetar wrote: and all of them will tell us to "Let's Go Mets" for the second half of the season. *Does Rob Van Dam point to self as he says* LET'S GO METS WOOOOO! LETS GO WOOOOOO! BY GOD METS! THE METS ARE THE BEST THERE IS, THE BEST THERE WAS, AND THE BEST THERE EVER WILL BE! WHO'S NEXT TO GO DOWN TO DEFEAT BY THE METS!

seawolf17 Feb 24 2015 12:39 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Already bought my Foo Fighters tickets for this summer. I have no baseball tickets yet, but I'll be at Citi Field at least once, I guess.

Edgy MD Mar 19 2015 09:11 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

So, which seventies band is this logo aping? [fimg=500:2i59gnlg]https://metsinpeace.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/screen-shot-2015-03-19-at-10-48-58-am.png[/fimg:2i59gnlg]

Lefty Specialist Mar 19 2015 09:15 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

d'Kong76 Mar 19 2015 09:17 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

TMTB is what I thought of first too.

Edgy MD Mar 19 2015 09:55 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

There's something about those big round western nouveau serifs on the initial caps that I can't put my finger on.

Ashie62 Mar 19 2015 10:04 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Lest we not forget that Chuck Wepner went at it against Andre the Giant at Shea in 1972.

SteveJRogers Mar 19 2015 04:12 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

These are the three WWWF/WWF cards that happened at Shea, all between 1972 and 1980. The 1980 one can be seen in its entirety, if one so desired. Only snippets apparently remain of the first two. [url]http://prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/shea.html Showdown at Shea 1972 September 30, 1972 in Flushing, NY Shea Stadium drawing 22,508 ($140,923) Little Beaver & Little Louie beat Pew Wee Adams & Sonny Boy Hayes (8:25). El Olimpico beat Chuck O'Conner (5:15) via DQ. Jack Brisco beat Mr. Fuji (14:07). Gorilla Monsoon beat Ernie Ladd (20:00). Sonny King & Jay Strongbow beat Lou Albano & The Spoiler (4:28). World Women's Champ Fabulous Moolah beat Debbie Johnson (7:27). WWWF World Champ Pedro Morales drew Bruno Sammartino (65:00) Showdown at Shea 1976 June 25, 1976 in Flushing, NY Shea Stadium drawing 32,000 ($400,000) Ivan Putski beat Baron Scicluna. Jose Gonzales drew Kevin Sullivan (20:00). WWWF Tag Champs Jay Strongbow & Billy White Wolf beat The Executioners in three falls. The Executioners were DQed in the third fall. Andre the Giant beat Chuck Wepner (1:15 - 3rd) via countout in a "wrestler vs boxer" match. WWWF World Champ Bruno Sammartino beat Stan Hansen (10:19) via countout. Antonio Inoki drew Muhammad Ali (15 Rnds) in a "wrestler vs boxer" match. (This occurred in Tokyo, Japan and was shown on closed circuit TV. Due to time zone differences this match actually occurred on June 26, 1976.) Showdown at Shea 1980 August 9, 1980 in Flushing, NY Shea Stadium drawing 36,295 ($541,730) Greg Gagne beat Rick McGraw (14:33). Angel Marvilla pinned Jose Estrada. Dominic DeNucci pinned Baron Scicluna (6:39). WWF Junior Heavyweight Champ Tatsumi Fujinami pinned Chavo Guerrero (10:28). WWF Martial Arts & NWF Champ Antonio Inoki beat Larry Sharpe (9:41) via submission. WWF Champion Bob Backlund & Pedro Morales beat The Wild Samoans (9:04) in two straight falls to win the WWF Tag Title. Pat Patterson pinned Tor Kamata (1:41) via DQ. Fabulous Moolah & Beverly Slade beat Kandy Maloy & Peggy Lee (6:18) when Moolah pinned Lee. Tony Atlas beat WWF I-C Champ Ken Patera (8:23) via countout. Ivan Putski beat Johnny Rodz (4:47). The Hangman pinned Rene Goulet (8:01). Andre the Giant pinned Hulk Hogan (7:48). Bruno Sammartino beat Larry Zbyszko (13:04) in a "steel cage" match.

SteveJRogers Mar 19 2015 04:29 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Speaking of boxing, went over to BoxRec.com and uncovered three boxing cards that were held at Shea: 5/21/1966 Shea Stadium, Queens, New York, USA view Jose Torres W Wayne Thornton UD 15 15 Grey Gavin W Larry Wright PTS 6 6 Joe Shaw W Jim Isabella PTS 6 6 Don Waldheim W Al Brooks PTS 4 4 Charley Green L Rudy Brown PTS 4 4 8/16/1967 Shea Stadium, Queens, New York, USA view Carlos Ortiz W Ismael Laguna UD 15 15 Frankie Narvaez W Victor Baerga KO 4 10 Marcel Bizien L Willie Munoz TKO 1 10 Irish Pat Murphy W Victor Irrizary UD 4 4 Tony Cruz W Jack Stanton TKO 3 4 Papo Villa W Carl Trani UD 4 4 9/27/1967 Shea Stadium, Queens, New York, USA view Emile Griffith W Nino Benvenuti MD 15 15 Aldo Battistutta L David Melendez PTS 6 6 Tony Valenti W Juan C Botta PTS 4 4 Steve Shevlin W Jimmy Gillio PTS 4 4 Irish Pat Murphy W Victor Irrizary PTS 4 4

seawolf17 Mar 19 2015 04:48 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Remember that guy who posted all those wrestling threads? Goodness, those were hilarious.

SteveJRogers Mar 19 2015 05:09 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

seawolf17 wrote: Remember that guy who posted all those wrestling threads? Goodness, those were hilarious. There is a wrestling fan with supposed "connections" to the writing staff of the WWE on Reddit that will often spoil results of major events, or post "leaked information" with "MetsFan" as part of his/her handle...MAYBE ITS THE SAME GUY!? LOL!

Edgy MD Jun 17 2015 07:39 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Looks like the Foos are going to pull the plug on the Citi show.

Edgy MD Jun 17 2015 07:41 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

So, which seventies band is this logo aping? [fimg=500]https://metsinpeace.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/screen-shot-2015-03-19-at-10-48-58-am.png[/fimg] There's also this: Not quite as nouveau but big long curves in the serifs.

seawolf17 Jun 17 2015 07:47 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Edgy MD wrote: Looks like the Foos are going to pull the plug on the Citi show. NONONONONONONONO come on, Dave. You can make it back.

dgwphotography Jun 17 2015 08:17 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: So, which seventies band is this logo aping? [fimg=500]https://metsinpeace.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/screen-shot-2015-03-19-at-10-48-58-am.png[/fimg] There's something else that I can't put my finger on - something from the 70's, that I know this was directly derived from...

Edgy MD Jun 17 2015 08:19 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Me too. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band or some'un.

dgwphotography Jun 17 2015 08:39 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Edgy MD wrote: Me too. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band or some'un. i was thinking Lynyrd Skynyrd, but that wasn't it, either...

Gwreck Jun 17 2015 08:51 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Edgy MD wrote: Looks like the Foos are going to pull the plug on the Citi show. Source? They cancelled their European tour dates due to Grohl's broken leg and surgery. This post right here was the first indication I've seen of any impact on the American dates.

Edgy MD Jun 17 2015 09:04 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

I've frankly forgotten. Something I saw on the social media. Maybe I just drew a hasty inference. I apologize if I've created un-necessary anxiety.

Gwreck Jun 29 2015 02:58 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

For Seawolf (and anyone else like me going): Foo Fighters reaffirmed that their North American tour dates are going forward as scheduled. http://ultimateclassicrock.com/foo-figh ... 15-update/

seawolf17 Jun 29 2015 06:00 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Gwreck wrote: For Seawolf (and anyone else like me going): Foo Fighters reaffirmed that their North American tour dates are going forward as scheduled. http://ultimateclassicrock.com/foo-figh ... 15-update/ WOOP WOOP

Edgy MD Jul 06 2015 02:10 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Not looking good for Travis d'Arnaud.

seawolf17 Jul 06 2015 02:12 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Edgy MD wrote: Not looking good for Travis d'Arnaud. They already moved d'Arnaud to #7 so they could add Grohl to the 40.

Frayed Knot Jul 06 2015 04:06 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Not surprising that they added Grohl to the roster ... y'know, cuz he comes to them pre-injured. What I can't figure out is how they got Grohl to agree to a publicity shot. He's usually so camera-shy.

Edgy MD Jul 06 2015 07:52 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Grohl is alright.

cooby Aug 31 2015 06:46 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Had a mild hard attack. My husband and I were wondering what ever happened to Vickie Guerrero and she's newly engaged to Kris Benson. A different one though. (WWE related)

SteveJRogers Aug 31 2015 10:01 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

That deserves an EXCUSE ME!?

cooby Sep 01 2015 07:38 AM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Bravo, Steve :)

Ceetar Oct 06 2015 06:04 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

GLOBAL CRICKET LEGENDS TO PLAY ON AMERICAN SOIL FOR FIRST TIME Cricket Legends Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne Headline “Cricket All-Star Series” at Citi Field on Saturday, November 7 FLUSHING, NY – October 6, 2015 – Global cricket superstars Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne headline a star-studded lineup of renowned players from around the world in the inaugural “Cricket All-Star Series” Saturday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m at Citi Field. (Gates open at 11:30 a.m.) The New York event is part of a three-city tour marking the first time these icons have played in the United States. It also renews the famous rivalry between “Master Blaster” Tendulkar and “King of Spin” Warne. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Thursday, October 8 at Mets.com/Cricket. The “Cricket All-Star Series” will include a special opening ceremony prior to the match as well as other functions and galas. For more information on Cricket All-Stars, visit: CricketAllStarsLeague.com The format will be T20, a much shorter and boisterous form of cricket with the games taking around three hours instead of multiple days. Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Australian spinner Shane Warne will each captain a hand-picked team. “Sachin’s Blasters” and “Warne’s Warriors” will feature some of the best players to ever play cricket hailing from eight different countries including Ricky Ponting (Australia), Brian Lara (West Indies), Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka), Wasim Akram (Pakistan), Jonty Rhodes (South Africa) and Michael Vaughan (England), among others. “Americans are so passionate about sports, and I think there’s a huge potential for cricket to take off,” said Sachin Tendulkar. “This is also the first time that international cricket will be played in these beautiful baseball stadiums in New York City, Houston and Los Angeles, which will be a lot of fun. We’re also planning some other events and festivities in each city so we can reach as many fans as possible.” "We've signed all the top players you'd ever want to see,” said Shane Warne. “I’m excited for cricket fans in the United States to be able to see these amazing players for the first time, and I also think that the T20 format will appeal to new audiences who have never seen or played cricket before. I’m really looking forward to the matches in November, and helping to grow the sport of cricket in America.” Two other matches will be played in the states on November 11 at Minute Maid Park in Houston with the final match in the series on November 14 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. “Cricket All-Stars” is being produced by NYC-based Leverage Agency, a full-service sports and entertainment marketing company. Leverage will also handle the marketing and promotion for the event. “It’s been a dream of mine to bring the best of cricket to America,” said Ben Sturner, CEO of Leverage Agency. “Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and we couldn’t ask for better partners than Sachin and Shane on this new venture.”

G-Fafif Oct 06 2015 08:39 PM Re: Non-Metsy Citi Field Calendar

Cricket at Citi Field in November? Usually it's crickets at Citi Field in October.