Did You Know - Big League Chew Gum Edition

Things You Didn't Know About Big League Chew

2. A real-life ball player invented the stuff

• Inspired by the game he loved and the players around him, Portland Mavericks ball player Rob Nelson first came up with the idea for Big League Chew in the summer of 1977. Almost 40 years later, Nelson continues to stand behind his creation and maintains full rights and creative control over the product. And you better bet that come Halloween, his door is the best one to knock on.

8. The first batch was made in a 15-year-old's kitchen

• Todd Field first attended Nelson's baseball camp in Portland and soon after became the Mavericks' batboy. Nelson didn't have a kitchen of his own, so he employed Field’s kitchen to test out his concept. Nelson also happened to be dating Field's older sister at the time. Todd Field has since gone on to become an actor and three-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker. Chew on that.

12. It's in the Baseball Hall of Fame

• Informally inducted in November of this past year as part of the Whole New Ballgame exhibit, Big League Chew proudly sits on display, featured under the baseball advertising section. The new exhibit covers baseball history from the 1970s onwards. Be sure to check it out during your next trip to Cooperstown.

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The Women Of Troy Claim The 2016 Pac 12 Golf Title

USC crowned Pac-12 Women's Golf championship

PLEASANTON, Calif. – USC had a record-breaking performance as they clinched the 2016 Pac-12 Women’s Golf team title at Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, Calif., on Wednesday.

USC thrived on top of the leaderboard the entire tournament and claimed its fifth Pac-12 Championship title. UCLA and ARIZONA STATE charged at the Trojans in the third round to cut the deficit early, but solid play kept USC in the lead. As a team, USC shot 278-275­-293­­—846 (-18).

(Pac-12.com)

 

Can Quick Take Home The Vezina?

Bishop, Holtby, Quick voted Vezina Trophy finalists

 

Winner will be announced during 2016 NHL Awards on June 22

Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings

• Quick led all NHL goaltenders in appearances (68), starts (68) and minutes (4,034), and ranked second in wins (40), fifth in saves (1,671) and tied for fifth in shutouts (5) in 2015-16. He became the first Kings goaltender to reach 40 wins in a season, breaking his own club record (39, 2009-10). The Milford, Conn., native recorded his 41st career shutout March 14 at Chicago, passing Frank Brimsek (Eveleth, Minn.) and John Vanbiesbrouck (Detroit, Mich.) - both with 40 - for the most by a U.S.-born goaltender in NHL history. Quick is a Vezina finalist for the second time after a second-place finish in 2011-12.

(NHL.com)

 

A Useless College Football Stat

This SEC School Produces More NFL Draft Busts Than Any Other Program, And I’m Not At All Surprised 

(BroBible.com)

Some Of The Best Work Advice Ever

A Wealthy Stock Trader Shared The Biggest Mistake 20-Somethings Make With Their Money  

Name one mistake you made in college that you learned from in business

• Preparation. For years I winged everything. I used my smarts to get by. Then you get into the business world, and you are dealing with the smartest people in the world! 

(BroBible.com)

I'll Take The E46 M3 CSL Please

Which RARE BMW M3 Or M4 Would YOU Want All To Yourself?

• E30 M3 Evo
• E36 M3 GT
• E46 M3 CSL
• E92 M3 GTS
• All-new M4 GTS

That's a helluva selection to choose from and if you ask us there's not exactly a clear winner here. Each vehicle has its pros and cons, as well as its own place in BMW history.

But we're going to pose a hypothetical situation here. Let's say you had room for only ONE in your fleet, WHICH one would YOU choose?

(AutoSpies.com)

It's Hard To Believe This During A Round

The Moment That Separates Golfers

"Every single shot is an opportunity to turn things around. You never know when it’s going to come.”

The key is to not let your initial mistakes lead to other ones. Again, this is insanely difficult, and even the best golfers of all time have routinely failed at this.

(GolfWRX.com)

Time Is Not On Your Side

(CavemanCircus.com)

I Need A Pair Of These

Nike Air Huarache Light White/Grey

(NiceKicks.com)