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7 Reasons Why Baseball Makes Me Happy

One of many things that make me happy!

Bill Rollin

Mar 25, 2019

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Baseball is America's pastime and my favorite sport. Here are seven reasons why baseball makes me happy!

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Citizens Bank Park

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There is something about sitting at the stadium, watching the sunset over the city of Philadelphia and the iconic Liberty Bell looming over the batters eye in Center Field at CBP. This ballpark was named one of the most beautiful parks in all of Major League Baseball. I even remember as a little kid going to games when they were ALWAYS sold out, and it made for the best atmosphere you could think of. 50,000 people cheering as loud as they could as Ryan Howard would crack a home-run into the right-field stands. Or Roy Halladay striking out another batter on his filthy sinkerball. The views that baseball gives me makes me feel full inside.

Food!

Chickie's and Pete's Sign

Philadelphia Magazine

Now baseball is sure good for two things, fun and FOOD! You can't go to the ballpark and not get some kind of snack or whole meal. Many sports venues have their unique little dishes, in much of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Area, Chickie's and Pete's Crab Fries are a MUST HAVE! Yes, they are like $15, but its french fries, covered in Old Bay, with cheese. Where could you go wrong with any three of those items?

The Teams

Cover of Double Issue of Sports Illustrated

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Every city has a team, and that team fights for that city. Good, bad, ugly, win, lose. It doesn't matter, each city has a passion for the sport. This is what makes EVERY fan happy. You can go to the biggest cities in the country, like NYC or Chicago or LA. They have two teams in each city and the rivalry between the two all the more interesting.

The People

Chase Utley Last AB in Philly

NBC Sports- Philadelphia

Above is a picture from Chase Utley's last at-bat in the city of Philadelphia in 2018 for his career. He was traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Lose Angeles Dodgers in 2015 and went to the World Series with the team in 2018 against the Boston Red Sox. Utley won the 2008 World Series with Philadelphia and repeated a World Series appearance against the New York Yankees in 2009. The fans knew that Utley was retiring at the end of last season and when he came to Philadelphia for the last series in July, all three games were SOLD OUT. The fans appreciate their players more than they know which makes the fan base in each city an amazing creature.

The Rivalries

Phillies and Giants clear the benches after HBP on Victorino

SFGate

There are rivalries in each sport against each city. In baseball there are 5 major rivalries that everyone knows about: New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox; Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets; Chicago Cubs and St.Louis Cardinals; New York Mets and New York Yankees; and Los Angeles Dodgers and San Fransisco Giants. All of these rivalries date back to the early 40s for some and even the beginning of the MLB for the Red Sox and Yankees. The passion these two teams that have in the game itself make it worth the price of admission alone.

The Sights & Sounds

Fenway Park, Home of the Boston Red Sox

InterContinental Massachusetts

You cannot compare the sight of all the fans, or the pitcher staring down a batter in an elite chess match of precision. The sound of the catcher's glove catching strike three and the umpire yelling "he's out!" Or the vendors yelling: "Peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs!" it makes for memories galore and an incredible perspective.

The Mascots

Mascots Dancing at the old Veterans Stadium on it's Last Game 2003

The New York Times

Who doesn't love a furry mascot? Well, what about 30 of them! Every major league team has their own unique mascot and they make great friends. They crack jokes, throw popcorn, give little kids or those kids at heart hugs and high fives and make everyone smile no matter the outcome of the game. They are the unofficial cheerleaders and make it all worth it in the end.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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