A few days ago, I was honored with offer to write for Boston Sports Then and Now. I accepted the offer, as you can see, and I am very
Meet Marko the Boston Sports Fan From Serbia.
happy to be part of something like this.
Certainly it would be rude to not introduce myself to readers – My name is Marko Rancic (like Marco, Run + cic; like in Milan Lucic’s surname) and I am huge Boston Sports fan. I was born and raised in Pirot, small town in Serbia – tiny country in Balkans. Some people may find my passion for Boston and Boston sports strange since I’m thousand miles far from it, but it’s never far enough for love.
It’s been 10 years or more since I fell in love with Patriots. I started to like them first time I’ve watched them. They lost that game, but I was sure that they will be my favorite team and that they will make every single BS fan proud. Luckily, my guess was right. There is also ‘you just can’t help not loving Boston’ factor, which is, combined with first one, mostly responsible for love I feel for Boston teams and Bostonians in common.
Unfortunately, I had no real chance to connect with Patriots, Bruins, Red Sox or Celtics fans until we’ve found each other on Twitter.
That is one of the main reasons I write this, my believe in social media networks or let’s say it more trivially – connecting people. So, nowadays, I have plenty of friends with whom I like to spend time and watch games.
It started as a Bruins tweet-up but has morphed to something bigger. Much bigger.
I am relatively new to the Boston sports blogging scene, I have been writing for Boston Sports Then And Now for six months. Writing is an untapped passion I never knew I had.
I have met a lot of great people via Twitter, who write about the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, Breakers, and Patriots. All of these bloggers write with passion and great dedication to their favorite team(s). Boston Sports bloggers are a tightly knit community and I can proudly say I have been accepted with open arms.
But, how do I get all of these Boston Sports Social Media Outlets (that’s what bloggers are folks!) in one place? Then it came to me in a vision!
Boston Sports Blogapalooza!
My event marketing background kicked in full throttle and the rest is history.
Why not organize an event where bloggers can meet, network, share social media ideas, and of course talk sports? Oh did I mention drinks and music too?
BSB will also provide a venue for Boston sports bloggers to meet local sports media members. Share your thoughts and opinions with the media bloggers, beat reporters, and radio show hosts in person! It’s all about networking folks and in a fun laid back atmosphere (no suits and resumes required!)
What can be better than spending an afternoon talking sports?
People have hundreds of stories or reasons, but one of the top choices is probably sports.
I have been crazy for the #8 since I was a little kid. When I was a little kid, I LOVED the Red Sox (probably on Jared Carrabis level). I recall spending summer days in my family’s screen house watching the Sox on a little black and white television.
My favorite player was you guessed it, #8 Carl Yastrzemski. I loved YAZ and I am not sure why. I just gravitated towards him and have been a fan of his ever since (I have bought my share of Yaz shirts over the years).
I still remember vividly watching Yaz day on TV during the ’83 season which proved to be his last. It was such an emotional and wonderful day. He received many gifts on that day at Fenway Park. I can still see him sitting in the rocking chair that was presented to him (I even cut out all the pictures from the Boston Globe).
Who can forget his lap around Fenway Park slapping hands with all the fans?
ESPN’s Adam Schefler tweeted and filed a report with EPSN that New England Patriots wideout Wes Welker appears to have torn both his ACL and his MCL in today’s game against the Houston Texans.
As reported earlier, Welker went down on the Patriots first series after catching his left foot in the turf following a catch that gave the Patriots a first down.
Houston safety, Bernard Pollard, made the stop as Welker crumbled to the ground writhing in obvious pain. Pollard was responsible for the below knee hit which sidelined Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady for the entire 2008-09 season.
After being helped to the sidelines, Welker sat on the bench with a towel covering his head. It is not clear whether he was crying due to the pain or upset at the thought of missing the Patriot’s playoff run. Read the rest of this entry →
They say if you want to get something done, ask a busy man to do it and with the New England Patriots busily preparing for their home playoff game against a still-to-be-determined Wild Card opponent, there are few as busy as second year linebacker Gary Guyton.
Whether against the Ravens, Broncos, Jets, Steelers or any of the many possible playoff opponents, Guyton is taking an evening away from his game preparation to be the guest of honor at the NE Patriots Playoff Party to benefit Pets in Need.
The event, which will be held at the Sky Box Restaurant in Tewksbury on Tuesday, January 5th at 6:00 PM is the brain-child of Jon Goode, the Vice President of Communications for the Lowell Spinners, Class A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox. Read the rest of this entry →
Christopher Klein has not only hit a home run with his latest book, “The Die Hard Sports Fan’s Guide to Boston”, but it is a bases clearing blast!
Christopher has masterfully combined a mixture of Boston sports history and the “what to know” regarding any and every sport in the area.
Test your Boston Sports knowledege below and enter to win a free copy!
Baseball.
Hockey.
Football.
Basketball.
Tennis.
Rowing.
Running.
Squash?
Yes that too!
From reading his book, I learned such fun facts as the Wilmington based (my hometown) Fenway Painters were chosen to apply the famous great coat to Fenway’s left field wall. It turns out Red Sox executives chose them because they thought the company’s name was fitting for the job.
I also uncovered that the NFL’s Washington Redskins and Indianapolis Colts started their roots in Beantown. Yes unbelievable, but true Patriots fans!
This book is choc full of historical tid-bits that will allow you to stump your co-workers around the water cooler/coffee machine or your buddies at your favorite sports bar.
We honor Dwight Evans as the Boston Sports Then and Now Athlete of the Month. With the opening of the baseball season around the corner, the choice of “Dewey” Evans is fitting. He was a player who gave his all, all the time to the Boston Red Sox where he played from 1972 to 1990. He is one of the best players not in the Baseball Hall Of Fame.
Dwight Michael Evans made an immediate impact in his professional baseball career by winning the International League’s MVP in 1972. With AAA Louisville, Evans had 17 hrs, 95 RBI and hit .300.
Dewey was called up to the tail end of the ’72 season. On September 16th, he pinch ran and was 0-1 at the plate. He played 18 games and decent numbers during his call up. In 57 plate appearances, Evans had 1 hr, 6 RBI and batted .263.
Dwight Evans called right field in Fenway Park his home. He was a defensive standout and offensively could hold his own.
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