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Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching (Sport Magazine)

8 votes

Mr. Long Ball (Sports Illustrated)

11 votes

Benjamin Grimm Jul 01 2019 04:29 AM

http://ultimatemets.com/covers/images/magazines/MCD.png> Vote for the cover that you like the best. Voting will run for seven days. Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching Sport Magazine, May 1976. Winner of Round 1.05 Winner of Round 2.09 http://ultimatemets.com/covers/magazines/19760500_SPORT.jpg> Mr. Long Ball Sports Illustrated, July 11, 1988. Winner of Round 1.04 Winner of Round 2.10 http://ultimatemets.com/covers/magazines/19880711_SI.jpg>

Johnny Lunchbucket Jul 01 2019 05:30 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

I'm beginning to appreciate the goofiness of the Art of Pitching cover. I don;t think I've voted for it yet but just might this time

Benjamin Grimm Jul 01 2019 07:01 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

This poll is the last chance for both Seaver and Strawberry in this competition. .

whippoorwill Jul 01 2019 07:23 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

Can't vote. Love themboth

Edgy MD Jul 01 2019 07:25 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

As goofy as it is, I just feel like "The Art of Pitching" reflects too much of Seaver's arrogant side. Mr. Long Ball really captures the apex of the stored energy of a fully coiled Straw, with none of his focus lost. It's also hella intimate for a game photo. If you get a clear shot of Straw that tight, it's usually batting practice shot in one of those blue softball jerseys.

kcmets Jul 01 2019 09:37 AM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

Went with Mr. Smock.

G-Fafif Jul 01 2019 12:20 PM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

Peak Straw won me over.

41Forever Jul 01 2019 02:07 PM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

Went with Seaver, who I think is being more playful than arrogant here.

G-Fafif Jul 01 2019 02:41 PM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

=41Forever post_id=14792 time=1562011652 user_id=69] Went with Seaver, who I think is being more playful than arrogant here.

“We understood Tom treated pitching as his art,” Gentry said, “but walking around the clubhouse in that getup from the magazine cover struck us all as a little over the top.”

Benjamin Grimm Jul 08 2019 01:03 PM Re: Magazine Cover Derby Round 3.05 "Tom Seaver & The Art of Pitching" vs. "Mr. Long Ball"

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