Harold Baines: timeline

Born: March 15, 1959

1971: Spotted by White Sox owner Bill Veeck playing Little League

1977: Drafted by Chicago White Sox

1977-79: Minors

Debut: April 10, 1980 (White Sox)

1983: Sox win AL West

1984: Ended longest game in MLB history (25 innings) with a home run

1984: .304, 29 HR, 94 RBI, 173 hits, 28 doubles, 10 triples, .541 slugging, 308 TB, .903 OPS

1986: Knee injuries forced him out of the field

1989: Traded to Texas Rangers

1989: Sox retired Baines’ #3

1990: Traded to Oakland A’s

1990: A’s win Pennant

1992: A’s win AL West

1993: Traded to Baltimore Orioles

1995: Signed with White Sox

1997: Traded to Orioles

1997: O’s lose ALCS to Indians

1999: Traded to the Cleveland Indians

1999: Had first 100 RBI season in 14 seasons, which set the record for longest stretch between 100 RBI campaigns

1999: .312, 25 HR, 103 RBI, .919 OPS

1999: Indians lose ALDS to Red Sox

1999: Signed by Orioles

2000: Traded to the White Sox

2000: Sox win AL West

2004: Became coach for Sox

2005: Sox win World Series

2008: Sox unveil a statue for Baines

2009: Elected to Orioles’ Hall of Fame

2011: Dropped off HOF ballot (4.8% of vote)


Accomplishments:
6x All Star

1989 Silver Slugger

Most RBI for a player not in HOF

13 Grand Slams

10 Walk off HR

.289

384 HR

1628 RBI

1299 Runs

2866 Hits

488 Doubles

.356 OBP

.465 Slugging

.820 OPS

4604 TB

30+ Doubles: 2x

10 Triples (1984)

20+ HR: 11x

100+ RBI: 3x

Hit .300: 7x

.403 OBP (1995)

.500 Slugging: 5x

308 TB (1984)

Led league in slugging (.541): 1984

Sci-Fi History: Star Trek (1966)

The network panned the original Star Trek pilot, but commissioned a second. By this point, Jeffrey Hunter bowed out and was replaced by William Shatner. In fact, only Leonard Nimoy returned from the original pilot. The new pilot was more action packed and was picked up. The Original Series lasted three seasons and recounted the adventures of the Starship Enterprise. The show tackled many topics other shows avoided. The episodes made it past the censors because they took place in outer space. Star Trek dealt with not only science fiction topics such as eugenics, but the Vietnam War, Cold War, racism, and other hot button issues. The show was cancelled after three years, but revived in reruns leading to a successful film franchise and several spin off TV shows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdjL8WXjlGI

Persian Empire timeline

3000 B.C.: Elamite Kingdom emerges
550 B.C.: Cyrus the Great founds Persian Empire
539 B.C.: Cyrus the Great conquers Babylon and releases the Jews from captivity
525 B.C.: Persia conquers Egypt
522 B.C.: Darius becomes king
490-449 B.C.: Persian Wars with Greece
334 B.C.: Alexander the Great conquers Persian Empire
323 B.C. Alexander dies in Babylon; his empire split and the Seleucid Empire forms
247 B.C.: The Parthians overthrow the Seleucids
224 A.D.: Sassanid Dynasty overthrows the Parthians
260: Shapur I captures Roman Emperor Valerian
642: Muslims conquer Persia

Ralph Kiner: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1975

Born: October 27, 1922
1941: Signed by Pittsburgh Pirates
1941-3: Minors
1943-5: World War II Service
Debut: April 16, 1946 (Pirates)
1946: Led NL in home runs (23) as a rookie
1946-52: Led NL in home runs
1949: First NL Player with two 50 home run seasons
1949: .310, 54 HR, 127 RBI, 116 runs, 170 hits, 117 walks, 1.089 OPS
1951: Appears in Angels in the Outfield.
1953: Traded to the Cubs
1954: Traded to the Indians
1955: Retired due to back injury
1961: Broadcaster for the White Sox
1962-2013: Broadcaster for the New York Mets
1975: Elected to the Hall of Fame (75.41%)
1984: New York Mets Hall of Fame
1987: Pirates retire his #4
1999: Finalist for the All-Century Team
2007: Ralph Kiner Night at Shea Stadium
2014: Died
Accomplishments:
6x All Star
7x home run champ
.279
369 HR
1015 RBI
971 Runs
1451 Hits
1011 walks-749 strikeouts
.398 OBP
.548 Slugging
.946 OPS
100+ runs: 6x
30+ doubles: 2x
20+ HR: 9x
30+ HR: 7x
40+ HR: 5x
50+ HR: 2x
100+ RBI: 6x
100+ walks: 3x
.300+ average: 3x
.400 OBP: 4x
.500 slugging: 7x
.600 slugging: 3x
1.000+ OPS: 3x
300+ TB: 3x
Led league in games: 2x
Led league in runs (124): 1951
Led league in RBI (127): 1949
Led league in walks: 3x
Led league in OBP (.452): 1951
Led league in slugging: 3x
Led league in TB (361): 1947

Judy Johnson: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1975

Born: October 26, 1899
1919: Joined semi-pro team
1921: Purchased by Hilldale Daisies for $100
1924: Hilldale won Pennant
1925: Hilldale won Negro League World Series
1929: Hilldale club went bankrupt; joined Homestead Grays as player-manager
1930: Discovered Josh Gibson
1932: Moved to Pittsburgh Crawfords
1935: Crawfords won Pennant
1954: Became first black MLB coach for Phillies
1975: Elected to Hall of Fame
Died: 1989
Accomplishments:
1925 NL Champion
2x All Star 

Billy Herman: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1975

Born: July 7, 1909

1931: Purchased by the Chicago Cubs from the American Association

Debut: August 29, 1931 (Cubs)

1932, 1935, 1938: Cubs win Pennant

1935: .341, 7 HR, 83 RBI, 227 hits, 113 runs, 57 doubles, .859 OPS

1936: Five hits opening day (record)

1936: .334, 5 HR, 93 RBI, 101 runs, 211 hits, 57 doubles, .862 OPS

1941: Traded to the Dodgers

1941: Dodgers win Pennant

1944-45: World War II service

1946: Traded to the Braves

1946: Traded to the Pirates

1947: Managed Pirates (61-92)

1947: Released by Pirates

1952-59: Managed and coached in minors and majors

1960-64: Red Sox coach

1964-66: Managed Red Sox (128-182)

1967: Angels coach

1975: Elected to the HOF (Vets Committee)

1978-79: Padres coach

1992: Died

Accomplishments:

10x All Star

Most Putouts in a season by a 2b

.304 average

1163 Runs

2345 Hits

486 Doubles

47 HR

839 RBI

737 walks-428 strikeouts

.774 OPS

100+ Runs: 5x

200+ Hits: 2x

30+ Doubles: 11x

40+ Doubles: 4x

50+ Doubles: 2x

10+ Triples: 2x

100 RBI (1943)

.300+: 7x

Led league in Games: 3x

Led league in hits (227): 1935

Led league in doubles (57): 1935

Led league in triples (18): 1939

Led league in SH (24): 1935

Postseason: .242, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .649 OPS (4 World Series)

As a manager: 189-274 (.408)

Bucky Harris: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1975

Born: November 8, 1896

1919: Traded to Washington Senators from the International League

Debut: August 28, 1919

1924: Named player-manager of Senators

1924-28: Managed Senators

1924: Senators win World Series

1925: Senators win Pennant

1928: Traded to Detroit Tigers

1929-33: Managed Tigers

Final Game: June 12, 1931

1934: Managed Red Sox

1935-42: Managed Senators

1943: Managed Phillies

1947-48: Managed Yankees

1947: Yankees win World Series

1950-54: Managed Senators again

1955-56: Managed Tigers again

1957-58: Asst GM Boston Red Sox

1959-60: GM Boston Red Sox

1959: Helped integrate the Sox

1960s: Scout for White Sox and Special Assistant for the Washington Senators

1975: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Committee)

1977: Died

Accomplishments:

2x World Champion

Three AL Pennants

2158-2219 record

.493 Win %

90 win seasons: 4x

As a player:

.274

9 HR

508 RBI

167 SB

722 runs

1297 Hits

.706 OPS

Hit .300 (1920)

Led league in HBP: 3x

Led league in SH: 3x

Earl Averill: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1975

Born: May 21, 1902

1929: Purchased by Cleveland Indians

Debut: April 16, 1929

1929: Homered in first MLB AB

1930: Hit 4 home runs in a double header

1935: Suffered severe burns playing with fire crackers

1937: Hit the line drive that broke Dizzy Dean's toe in the ASG

1939: Traded to the Tigers

1940: Tigers win Pennant

1941: Signed by the Braves

1956: His son, Earl, played in the majors

1975: Inducted into Hall of  Fame (Vets Committee)

1983: Died

Accomplishments:

6x All Star

.318 average

238 HR

1164 RBI

1224 Runs

2019 Hits

401 Doubles

128 Triples

774 walks-518 strikeouts

.395 OBP

.534 Slugging

.928 OPS

Led league in games (154): 1934

Led league in hits (232): 1936

Led league in triples (15): 1936

Led league in HBP (6): 1932

100+ runs scored: 9x

200+ hits: 2x

30+ doubles: 9x

40+ doubles: 2x

20+ HR: 5x

30+ HR: 3x

100+ RBI: 5x

.300 average: 8x

.378 (1936)

.400 OBP: 5x

.500 slugging: 6x

1.065 OPS: 1936

Postseason: 0-for-3 (1940 WS)

History Shorts: The Third Crusade (1189-1191)

Saladin took Jerusalem igniting the Third Crusade. The Crusaders defeated the Muslims at key points during the adventure, but could not take Jerusalem. Meanwhile, Richard the Lionheart’s reign was threatened by his brother John. The English king was captured in the way back home and ransomed. The Crusade was a success, but failed in its ultimate goal of retaking Jerusalem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4ILS7gs84Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiYNdexDwYw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFgmRb1WXHA

Sci Fi History: Lost in Space (1965)

The Robinson family was to colonize deep space aboard their ship the Jupiter 2. However, Dr. Zachary Smith sabotaged the ship for some reason throwing the family off course. Smith became trapped with the family as they ventured through 83 episodes. Smith was originally supposed to be written off the show, but later became the focus of conflict and comic relief.  His actions often put the family in danger and his relationship between the young Will Robinson and the Robot anchored Lost in Space. The show was later cancelled due to escalating costs and faltering ratings. Lost in Space remains an important part of pop culture and sci-fi history despite its campiness. A reboot was proposed in 2003, but not picked up. The reimaged Battlestar Galactica bought the sets.

Danger Will Robinson!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG0ochx16Dg

Intro:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXvGYEdb_BY

 

Jake Sisko: Star Trek timeline

Born: 2355

2367: Mother killed at Wolf 359

2367-9: Father, Ben, served at Utopia Planitia Shipyards

2369: Father assigned to DS9

2370: First contact with Jem Hadar while on a camping trip to the Gamma Quadrant

2373: Hailed as a hero at Ajilon Prime during Second Klingon War

2373-5: Dominon War: Jake served as a war correspondent

2375: War ends; Father disappears

2376: Ben Sisko returns

2376: Marries Azeni Korena and finishes Anslem

2381: Grandfather, Joseph, dies

Early 25^th century: Jake is an accomplished writer. He and his friend, Nog, uncover declassified files regarding what really happened to Charles Tucker III and the Romulan War. By this point, Section 31 had been dismantled.

History Shorts: Saladin captures Jerusalem (1187)

The Crusaders in the Holy Land lost a decisive battle to Saladin at Hattin. Afterward, the Islamic warlord slowly pushed back Christian forces. By the end of 1187, he retook the holy city of Jerusalem from the Crusaders. The defeat horrified and galvanized Europe and led to the Third Crusade.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71LUlwXr_KM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PMjG3xF2ts

Quotes of the Month: January 2014

Quote of the Month: “I'm the best corner in the game! When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that's the result you're going to get. Don't you ever talk about me. Don't you open your mouth about the best, or I'll shut it for you real quick."

-Richard Sherman

Stupid Quote of the Month: "Do you understand what he did in this country? No, no, no, you tell me, you tell me. Why is he held captive here in this country, why?"

-Dennis Rodman exploding when asked about a Korean-American held captive in North Korea.

“Political ignorance helps explain Americans’ perpetual disappointment with politicians generally, and presidents especially, to whom voters unrealistically attribute abilities to control events. The elections of 1932 and 1980 dramatically illustrated how voters primarily control politicians — by ‘retrospective voting,’ refusing to reelect them.”

-George Will

 “Do you know what the Geneva agreement means? It means the surrender of the big powers before the great Iranian nation."

-Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the nuclear deal

“There’s no doubt that there’s some folks who just really dislike me because they don’t like the idea of a black president. Now, the flip side of it is there are some black folks and maybe some white folks who really like me and give me the benefit of the doubt precisely because I’m a black president.”

-Barack Obama

“Nobody messes with Dirty Soap! Mama said knock you out! #disni—a."

-Madonna

"If the Democrats want to insult the women of America by making them believe that they are hopeless without Uncle Sugar coming in and providing them with their prescription each month for birth control because they cannot control their libido or their reproductive system without the help of the government, then so be it.”

-Mike Huckabee

"He took advantage of a girl that was 20 years old and an intern in his office. There is no excuse for that, and that is predatory behavior. Someone who takes advantage of a young girl in their office? I mean, really. And then they have the gall to stand up and say, 'Republicans are having a war on women?'"

-Rand Paul

“[President Obama has] given up on being the great uniter – the charismatic president who would bring America together. And now he’s simply trying to hang on for quite small achievements, which I think, in his own eyes, means that he’s a failure.”

– Charles Krauthammer

Odo: Star Trek timeline

2337: Odo is discovered adrift in the Bajoran System

2356: Taken to Bajoran Institute for Science for study

Before 2365: Arrives on Terok Nor

2365: Charged by Gul Dukat to investigate a murder. He discovers Kira Nerys was the killer five years later.

2366: Security Chief aboard Terok Nor

2366: Assassination attempt on Gul Dukat; Odo allows several people to be executed after a hasty trial; he discovered his sloppiness allowed innocent people to die.

2369: Terok Nor becomes Deep Space Nine with Cardassian withdrawal and Federation entry. Odo remains security chief.

2370: Helps break the terrorist group The Circle

2371: Discovers his people; they are the Founders

2371: Odo became the only changeling to kill another

2372: Transported back to 1947 Roswell, New Mexico

2372: Coup on Earth thwarted by Ben Sisko

2372: Becomes extremely ill; Odo joins the link and infects them. They punish him for killing the other changeling by making Odo a solid.

2373: Quark discovers an infant changeling. The being died, but helped restore Odo’s powers.

2373-5: Dominion War

2375: Convinced the female changeling to surrender and end the Dominion War.

2375: Returns to the Great Link

2376: The Great Link dissolved leaving Odo to run the Dominion

2384: He learned of a Typhon Pact attack on DS9 and returned to warn the station. The wormhole collapsed trapping Odo in the Alpha Quadrant.