Blow Out the Candles August 30

Red Sox great Ted Williams was born in San Diego, California on this date in 1918.

 1971 Topps #380

Hall of Fame right fielder, Kiki Cuyler was born in Harrisville, Michigan on this date in 1898.

Mets and Phillies relief pitcher Tug McGraw was born in Martinez, California on this date in 1944.

 1968 Topps #236

Hall of Fame center Robert Parish  is celebrating his 59th birthday today.

 1990-91 Hoops #45

Actor Bill Daily is celebrating his 85th birthday today.

Bill was a fixture on TV in the 1960's and 70's with supporting roles in two classic shows:

Major Roger Healey

Howard Borden

The Bob Newhart Show

Blow Out the Candles August 29

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on this date in 1958.

Scottish singer , songwriter Eddi Reader is celebrating her 53rd birthday today.

Eddi early succes was with the shortlived band, Fairground Attraction.

Fan Pack Fun 2012 -- Houston We Have a Problem

The Houston Astros are leaving the National League after this season.  I'm not really sure how their fans feel about it but the team sure isn't going out on top.  Maybe that's some consolation.  On the other hand they're moving to a division that includes the Rangers, Angels and A's.  (BTW--I'm not gloating,  my Cubs are the next worst team in baseball.)

So anyways, this is the last fan pack from the Houston Astros National League Ball Club.

 Pocket Schedule

 Sticker

An Astros player.  (He did hit a home run this week.)

Reports are that the team will be announcing logo and uniform changes this fall.  Here's a link to a recent story.

Blow Out the Candles August 27

Future Hall of Famer Jim Thome is celebrating his 42nd birthday today

Jim (currently on the Orioles DL list)  ranks 7th all-time with 611 home runs.