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Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"


The Movin' Mets (Sports Illustrated) 8 votes

Armed Force (Sports Illustrated) 9 votes

Benjamin Grimm
Jun 13 2019 03:28 AM

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Vote for the cover that you like the best. Voting will run for seven days.



The Movin' Mets

Sports Illustrated, May 5, 1968.

Winner of Round 1.03

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Armed Force

Sports Illustrated, August 25, 1986.

Winner of Round 1.26

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Johnny Lunchbucket
Jun 13 2019 06:24 AM
Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

Like both these.



Movin Mets great headline on a completely still figure, but it's still an action shot.



Armed Force really got me in the gut emotionally. All pumped up and wanna buy a pair of Roos.

Edgy MD
Jun 13 2019 06:40 AM
Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

Lots in common:
[list]

  • [*]The blurred background allowing the subject to stand as a singular figure despite being in a crowd of thousands.

  • [*]The seeming gaplessness of the crowds.

  • [*]The intense focus of men in the moment.

  • [*]Ron's half-Hawaiian-ness shining through, and Swoboda looking part Native American (though I have little reason to think he actually was).

  • [*]The elevation of the importance of secondary figures in the narrative about the team.

  • [*]Both are despicably handsome. Both were clearly found by scouts looking for the good face.

  • [*]Both covers respect the shot enough to remain lovingly uncluttered.
    • [/list]

    Swoboda's feels like a night game because of all the blue saturated in the background, though I'm not sure it is. Darling's is saturated with orange and is clearly a day game. I'm going with Rocky because his road grays beat Ron's home whites with the piping, and his half sideburn flatters him more than Ron's mullet.



    Also, the tighter crop and the lesser action on Swoboda somehow conveys more information. An even better parallel would be a shot of Ron coming to a stop and looking in to his catcher before a pitch, also cropped at the chest. Something like this, only tighter and sharper:



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    G-Fafif
    Jun 13 2019 07:26 AM
    Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

    Swoboda famously had a Chinese grandfather.

    Edgy MD
    Jun 13 2019 08:40 AM
    Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

    That's what I'm seeing. I did not know that.



    I've probably mentioned this before, but I get a Kent McCord vibe off of him. Or maybe Kyle Chandler.

    batmagadanleadoff
    Jun 13 2019 09:14 AM
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    Every time I see Swoboda, I'm reminded of Edward G. Robinson. Because of their chinese anceztry.

    Centerfield
    Jun 13 2019 09:25 AM
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    I went with emotion on this one. The Swoboda cover is about as perfect as you can get. Those old-time SI covers are real art.



    But that Darling cover from my childhood, in the middle of the stretch drive in '86. When I was all "OMG WE'RE GONNA BE CHAMPS". You just never forget that.

    MFS62
    Jun 13 2019 09:25 AM
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    Every time I see Swoboda, I'm reminded of Edward G. Robinson. Because of their chinese anceztry.


    Uh, nope on Edward G.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_G._Robinson

    I dated his niece when we were in college, and she never mentioned anything about that.



    But Ron did have a Chinese grandfather, actually a step- grandfather (If there is such a thing). When he played for the Mets, there was a newspaper story that said that when his grandmother was a widow she took a job in a Chinese restaurant where she met, and later married, the owner.



    Later

    batmagadanleadoff
    Jun 13 2019 09:40 AM
    Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"



    Every time I see Swoboda, I'm reminded of Edward G. Robinson. Because of their chinese anceztry.


    Uh, nope on Edward G.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_G._Robinson

    I dated his niece when we were in college, and she never mentioned anything about that.



    But Ron did have a Chinese grandfather, actually a step- grandfather (If there is such a thing). When he played for the Mets, there was a newspaper story that said that when his grandmother was a widow she took a job in a Chinese restaurant where she met, and later married, the owner.



    Later


    I'm certain that EGR had chinese blood. I think I saw it in a documentary. My Google searches to prove this, though, are coming up empty. But I did, just now learn, in the search, that EGR and Marilyn Monroe were lovers.

    Benjamin Grimm
    Jun 13 2019 09:46 AM
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    I read Edward G.'s autobiography a few months ago and he didn't mention anything about Marilyn Monroe being Chinese.

    G-Fafif
    Jun 13 2019 11:08 AM
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    Based on the schedule, Swoboda's cover was shot either at Dodger Stadium, where the Mets played one of two games at night, or the Astrodome, where time of day was no longer a factor once the roof tiles were painted. Pretty sure Darling was photographed in the opener of a twi-nighter in mid-August, accounting for the sense of slightly fading daylight.



    Like em both a lot. Went with Rocky for the milestone of the Mets getting cover treatment for getting better rather than simply having Casey.

    kcmets
    Jun 13 2019 11:32 AM
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    Went with Swoboda and admit I have a prejudice towards Met 60's SI covers.

    kcmets
    Jun 13 2019 11:39 AM
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    =batmagadanleadoff post_id=12835 time=1560440440 user_id=68]But I did, just now learn, in the search, that EGR and Marilyn Monroe were lovers.


    I'll take 'Famous Men Who Boinked Marilyn' for $400, Alex...

    Edgy MD
    Jun 13 2019 01:39 PM
    Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

    =kcmets post_id=12848 time=1560447573 user_id=53]=batmagadanleadoff post_id=12835 time=1560440440 user_id=68]But I did, just now learn, in the search, that EGR and Marilyn Monroe were lovers.

    I'll take 'Famous Men Who Boinked Marilyn' for $400, Alex...

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    [TD][BIGPURPLE]$400[/BIGPURPLE]



    Rumored to have had

    an affair with Marilyn

    while co-starring in a

    1950 Oscar-winning

    film, this famously

    sophisticated actor

    was swinging enough

    to appear in both a

    Batman episode

    and a Kinks song.[/TD]

    kcmets
    Jun 13 2019 01:53 PM
    Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

    Who is Bela Lugosi? (I really have no idea, I just looked at Celluloid Heroes lyrics)

    Edgy MD
    Jun 13 2019 02:11 PM
    Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

    I'm sorry, no.



    -$400



    While we wait for another contestant to buzz in, I'd just like to comment that, hey, while that may seem like a crazy guess, after hearing about Edward G. Robinson, all bets are off.

    batmagadanleadoff
    Jun 13 2019 02:22 PM
    Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

    Wanna know how Eddie G. ended up scoring his cameo 'out of the window" scene on the Batman TV show? He was on the set of 20th Century Fox for a screen test for the role of Dr. Zaius on the upcoming Planet of the Apes movie. He turned down the role but while he was there, was asked if he would do a scene for Batman.

    Benjamin Grimm
    Jun 13 2019 02:32 PM
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    Robinson was considered for the role of Vito Corleone in The Godfather.



    I wish I could visit the alternative reality in which that actually happened in order to see what the movie would have been like.

    Edgy MD
    Jun 13 2019 06:13 PM
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    FFC: "Marlon, Edward G., I've narrowed it down to one of the two of you for the role of Vito."



    EGR: "I just want you to know, before you make your decision, that I've been with Marilyn Monroe."



    MB: "Yeah, so? I have too."



    EGR: "So, we're even."



    MB: "Even? I've had James Dean, too. Top that."



    EGR: "Um. You know what? You take the role. You'll be great."

    ashie62
    Jun 14 2019 03:26 PM
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    Movin Mets. Never underestimate nostalgia

    Edgy MD
    Jun 15 2019 04:19 PM
    Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 2.16 "The Movin' Mets" vs. "Armed Force"

    Edgy MD wrote:

    But I did, just now learn, in the search, that EGR and Marilyn Monroe were lovers.
    I'll take 'Famous Men Who Boinked Marilyn' for $400, Alex...


    [TABLE][TR][/TR][/TABLE]
    [TD][BIGPURPLE]$400[/BIGPURPLE]



    Rumored to have had

    an affair with Marilyn

    while co-starring in a

    1950 Oscar-winning

    film, this famously

    sophisticated actor

    was swinging enough

    to appear in both a

    Batman episode

    and a Kinks song.[/TD]



    I'm sorry. What the judges were looking for was "Who is George Sanders?" Nobody gets the points and kcmets still controls the board. Make your pick, Kase!

    Benjamin Grimm
    Jun 20 2019 04:55 AM
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    In a close vote, the cover featuring a Mets player named Ron with a Chinese grandfather defeated the cover featuring a Mets player named Ron with a Chinese grandfather. The cover featuring a Mets player named Ron with a Chinese grandfather will now advance to the third round, and the cover featuring a Mets player named Ron with a Chinese grandfather has been eliminated.



    Congratulations to the cover featuring a Mets player named Ron with a Chinese grandfather, and condolences to the cover featuring a Mets player named Ron with a Chinese grandfather.