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Bleacher Bums XXXV Recap

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August 3 – 6 2017  Beloit – Chicago – Appleton  Chiefs/Snappers – Nationals/Cubs – Kernels/Timber Rattlers  “ I hope I never see you again” Cole Tomfour lovingly said to Tour Operator Rain … Great Ballpark Tour Swag … Rain … The “Bar” continues to rise, with premium cognac shots and a Bloody Mary Station on day one …Rain …Associate Pope recreates “the loaves and fishes”… Rain … Niemiec Clan… “I’m only gonna say this once (line Nazi at Lienie’s) … … Continue reading →

Cuba – The Diamonds To Our South II 2017

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In 2015, Ballpark Tours had the opportunity to witness, and partici­pate in, the passion and joy that the Cuban people bring to their food and festivals, their music and libations, and especially, their base­ball. We quickly discovered that a ball, a bat, and a smile were part of a universal language shared by baseball fans of all cultures.

Our Cuban adventure was a unique once-in-a-lifetime experience. Or so we thought. The fact is, the trip was just too good to be a one-time event. So, we’re going back this November. The window for travel to Cuba is open (for the time being) and Ballpark Tours is again offering you the opportunity to enjoy Cuba—it’s sights, sounds, tastes and culture—all based on a shared love of baseball.

Our trip will include plenty of on-field action and a variety of activities promoting interaction with the Cuban people. As with our first trip to the “Diamonds to our South,” we will be creating lifelong memories Ballpark Tours-style. Unete a nuestra aventura Cubana de beisbol!

Join us for an adventure of a lifetime.

 

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Diamonds To Our South II

Ballpark Tours is in negotiations for a return trip to Cuba this November. More news coming soon, but feel free to contact us to get the details as soon as they are available.

Ballpark Tours XXXV Gear

Coming soon, some great new Ballpark Tours XXXV Anniversary gear. We’ll have new shirts and jackets featuring the new 35th Anniversary logos.

 

Baseball Roundtable’s 2016 World Series Recap

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Baseball Roundtable’s Game 7 Summary: It’s over, the Chicago Cubs 108-year World Championship drought has come to an end – in a Game Seven that had more twists and turns than a carnival ride.  The Cubs topped the Cleveland Indians (whose own World Series Championship drought now stretches to 69 seasons) 8-7 in ten innings.  Was it a “classic” Game Seven?  No, I’ll leave that designation for games like Jack Morris’ ten-inning complete game shutout that brought the 1991 World … Continue reading →

2017 35th Anniversary Trips – A Word from Julian

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Bleacher Bums XXXV – August 3-6

Well, it didn’t take long for the World Champs to squeeze out the little guy.  The Tour Operator was ‘shocked’ to find out that there will be no group tix sold for the original weekend picked for the 35th Anniversary Tour. Yeah, yeah, yeah – the fact we’ve been watching baseball & a lot of bad baseball for 35 years at Wrigley & that we were traveling 350 miles didn’t matter.

Mark the calendar for 8/3 – 8/6. We hit Chicago, Beloit, and Appleton.

 

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2017 Ballpark Tours 35th Anniversary Trip

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It was 35 years ago, a band of ‘sports guerrillas’ took off on a bus to watch baseball as ‘God meant it to be played – outdoors!’  

The bus is full, check back for photos and updates from the trip.

Bleacher Bums XXXV       August 3-6

Beloit – Chicago (2) – Appleton
Kicks off with stop at Leinenkugel Brewery – 3 nights Chicago Hotel Indigo
2 Cubs/Nationals games @ World Champions prices
Peoria Chiefs/Beloit Snappers – Cedar Rapids Kernels/Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 

 

Bleacher Bums XXXIV 2016 Recap

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Bleacher Bums XXXIV has wrapped. Below is the “Official” recap of the trip.

You can also see David Karpinski’s daily diary from Baseball Roundtable here.

Tennessee Three Step August 12–21, 2016

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah!!!!

10 DAYS • 7 CITIES • 2,516 miles • 9 Games • 82 innings

Peoria • Memphis • Nashville • Chattanooga • Marion • Kansas City • Des Moines

5 Leagues—American • Midwest • Southern • Pacific Coast • Frontier

7 Rivers—Mississippi • Illinois • Cumberland • Tennessee • Missouri • Ohio • Racoon

2nd Rainout* in BPT history – 2 rain delays – 2 lights out delays – 2 fireworks washouts

Hitting the streets—Beale St. – 18th & Vine – Printers Alley – Honkytonk Highway

Blues – Brews – Barbeque – Breakfast Buffets – BASEBALL

Music – Museums – Music – STEPS – Music

Monsoons – Moon Pies – Maid Rites

On-board Bloody Mary & Mimosa stations — A little Tequila not before 11

Da Rev’s Blessing & Sacrament of the Smelly Fish – Phil DeBowle – Book Swap – K-Kwiz

Cup Game – 1991 World Series –Some old-time ‘rassling’

An All Veteran Crew seeming to appear and disappear along the way

3 musical chairs/exercise ball on field events – Pat Cunningham ‘took the box’

Hamburger Races – Fighting Eyeballs – Elvis Impersonators – Marion $1 Beers
Johnny Cash vs George Jones vs Reba McEntire Race – Bob’s souvenir stash grows

KC Disco Hat – Memphis Free Hat(s) – Julian’s Panama Hat

Return of Larry-Award-winning bartender – 5 games 8-4 – Who’s got the runs?

Artist on board creates 1st “BPT-branded” greeting card

 

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Calvin: Baseball’s Last Dinosaur – A Review

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Check out Baseball Roundtable’s review of the newly revised book “Calvin: Baseball’s Last Dinosaur.” Calvin – Baseball’s Last Dinosaur is ostensibly about Calvin Griffith and his 30-year tenure at the helm of the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins. But it really is about much more. It is about the Griffith family’s passion for the national pastime; it is about family loyalties and family turmoil; it’s a true rags-to-riches story; and it is a tale about the changes wrought by the ending of … Continue reading →