Calling someone else a black motherfucker could be used in almost a colloquial way or even a damning way. NoEmotion takes the word literally. Motherfucker in today’s society doesn’t mean to fuck mothers…although this seems to be true for NoEmotion.

On the show Pimp My Ride, rapper Xzibit would host the show. A contestant would go on the show and get his car “pimped up” and gets a car makeover.

A comical play on the homograph “pussy.” When the line first starts, it sounds like he’s referring to the vagina meaning, but by the end of the line, you realize he’s referring to his cat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRIDIlS27dk
Cats can’t stand their tail getting stepped on.

Playing in his first World Series game the night prior, Beltran hurt his ribs while crashing into the right field wall.

After having to go the hospital that night, there was speculation that Beltran couldn’t play the next day or perhaps even the entire series. Beltran fought through the pain, and the next day he was in the starting line up?

And what does he do?

He gets two hits, including a single that drove in a huge insurance run in the 8th inning.

Graig Nettles had already made a name for himself with Minnesota and Cleveland. He had a great 1971 that even got him some MVP recognition. His career didn’t take off until he was traded to New York, a place that fit his passionate attitude and grit.

While with New York, he was the premier third baseman in the American League, except for the legendary George Brett (but we’ll talk about him later.) Nettles went to five All-Star games, got MVP votes in 3 seasons, and won two Gold Gloves.
Went it came to Nettles, two things were guaranteed: Power and Defense. He hit 20 homers eight times and 30 homers twice, including a league leading 32 in 1976. His defense was on full display in his legendary performance in the 1978 World Series.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uid-nqb9SAU
Nettles had a part in making the Yankees the “Bronx Zoo.” He always had a shaky relationship with George Steinbrenner, which eventually led to his departure. Dissatisfied with a platoon situation, he left New York for his home San Diego Padres.

Fun Fact

• In Bill James' 1984 book, he considered Nettles one of the greatest players with an “N” last name.

• Nettles had 6 consecutive games with a homerun in 1984.

• In a brawl with Boston, Nettles broke Bill “Spaceman” Lee’s collarbone.

• Nettles got in another fracas, this one being one of the most remembered playoff brawls. The Royals and the Yankees rivalry was at a climax at the moment.

• Nettles was once caught with a corked bat while playing with the Yankees, leading to suspicion that he used one throughout his career.

Bucky had a nice career, being a 3x All-Star, 2x World Champion with the Yankees, and finishing second place in Rookie of the Year voting in 1974.

As far as baseball fans are concerned, and perhaps even Dent himself, 1978 was his year, his most important year, and a year everyone will always remember.

The Yankees were tied with Boston with a record of 99-63 to tie for first place. In the one game playoff tiebreaker, the Yankees were trailing 2-0 in the 7th inning. Dent came up with two runners on. He fouled off a pitch that deflected off his shin, leaving him in obvious pain. After seeing the trainer, he switched his bat with Mickey Rivers'. In 1978, Dent hit a total of 5 home runs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IowgfzVsXGA&feature=player_detailpage#t=5645
Immediately after the foul tip, he hit a fly ball that never stopped and went over the Monster, giving the Yankees a 3-2 lead.

He then helped the Yankees win it all, winning the 1978 World Series MVP with a .417 average.

Willie Randolph was a young 23-year-old second baseman in 1978, yet he was already an established player. 1976 and 1977 All-Star efforts for Randolph. Randolph could always get on base, field well, and steal bases, playing an important role as a young kid in the Yankees dynasty. He stayed with the Yankees for 13 years until 1988 and eventually became third base coach for Joe Torre’s squad in the late 90’s. He was co-Captain from 1986-1988. He later went on to manage the other New York team, the Mets from 2005-2008.

• Randolph stole 30 bases 4 times

• Randolph never struck out more than he walked in his career

• Randolph walked 80 times in a season 7 times

• 6x All-star

The Captain

Thurman Munson was selected 4th overall in the 1968 player draft. Mickey Mantle was dwindling into retirement and the Yankees were planning a rebuilding mode, and circle it around a prospect named Munson. After spending 1968 in the minors, he was called up in 1969, where he briefly played for New York.

In his first full season of 1970, he won Rookie of the Year honors. He hit a solid .302, very productive for a catcher. From 1971-1975, Munson was a 4x All-Star and won 3 Gold Gloves.

1971 was an elite season defensively, possibly one of the greatest defensive seasons ever for a catcher. Only one error all season with a %61 Caught Stealing Percentage. His CS% exceeded 50% four times. His errors and passed balls gradually increased from 1973-1975. He gave up 12, 22, 22 errors respectively in those seasons, despite winning Gold Gloves in all of those seasons. He was voted for these awards despite his errors because of his CS%, strong arm, plate blocking abilities, and ability to lead a pitching staff. An increase in errors is most likely because of his refusal to go on the disabled list; he always played through injuries.

In 1975-1977, he became the elite player we remember him for. 1975 was his greatest hitting season, hitting .318 with 102 RBI. 1976 he was voted MVP for leading his team to the World Series with a .302 average and contributing 105 RBI. In 1977, he hit .300 with 100+ RBI again for the third straight year.
He and his Yankees went to the World Series all three years, winning two of them. He caught the final out in 1978.

• Munson hit .357 in the playoffs.

Teams have always had rivalries, and in the ‘70s the Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry was at its climax. There was unique player rivalry though: Munson vs. Fisk. Read here for a rather bizarre example.
Sadly videos of their fight in 1973 doesn’t exit on the internet. Munson barreled into Fisk at home plate…Fisk got angry…Munson punched him in the face.

Now the sad part:
Munson was the captain of the Yankees. Sometimes he hated playing with New York however. He missed his family in Ohio, Steinbrenner could anger him, and he disliked being apart of the Bronx Zoo. Munson learned how to fly so that he could visit his family for the night, then fly back and catch the game. On August 2nd, 1979, he was having a practice flight with good friends Jerry Anderson and Dave Hall. The plane crashed then burned into flame. Luckily Hall and Anderson could escape, but Munson broke his neck on impact and breathed in the toxic airs.

One of the most emotional moments in baseball history happened the next day. All players took their positions, except for catcher, which was left empty.
Watch from here to the end of the video and not cry.

Number 15 was retired immediately and his locker was preserved.

Chris Chambliss was a premier first baseman in the 1970s and early 80s. He started his career in Cleveland, where he won Rookie of the Year in 1971. After Cleveland he played with New York for 7 years, where he is remembered best for. His best year for New York came in 1976, where he hit .293 with 17 homers and 93 RBI.

His 1976 home run in the Championship series is one of the biggest home runs ever.

After his departure with New York, he was able to have a consistent career with Atlanta and a very brief stint with New York to end his career.