The fans of Houston Astros AAA affiliate, the Round Rock Express (named for their owner, Nolan Ryan) held open tryouts for our proudest tradition: singing our National Anthem before the first pitch of a baseball game.
I've never aspired to sing the Star-Spangled Banner, as I feel I would not do it justice. On the other hand, my lifelong dream has always been to celebrate our second-proudest tradition, which is to say, "This presentation may not be rebroadcast without express written consent from Major League Baseball."
Oh? That video was serious. I watched the whole thing expecting the mascot to fly in and give someone a pie in the face.
ReplyDeleteI just teared up a little bit. What redeeming qualities would America have left if not for the Nolan Ryans of the world? I hope Robin Ventura is broken and penniless, wherever he is.
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