Did some research…very thin pickings at #18. Wasn’t Kiko Garcia #18 for the ’83 (’84?) Phils? 😀
Anyway, if it’s HOF’s-only, that takes Peyton out. Here are some names I found (Bob Costas (hah) got one of them):
Charlie Joiner (NFL)
Dave Cowens (NBA)
Denis Savard (NHL)
Pandora – See now you’re striking a nerve! Baggio is my favorite player of all time. When he missed the penalty in the ’94 WC Final I cried, face-down, on my lawn for 3 hours.
The 1993 Ballon d’Or winner did wear number 18 for Milan in ’96-’97 and frankly I was sure that I was the only person in the United States that would know this. I don’t know what to say!!
One of the best times I had was watching Italy win the World Cup while I was in Rome. The city went nuts and I was part of it. We sat in a little out door cafe (eating, and drinking limoncello!) while the owner dragged his ancient TV outside so all could watch. Great memories.
So… since Baggio did wear #18 (and DG and I have bonded in essere perfettamente d’accordo) I vote for his pic tomorrow. Are you listening, Nemski?
Don’t be too impressed! Discussing which soccer teams I’m a fan of – in Italian! – is beyond my translation skills! I can order intelligently in Italian, understand directions, and bring any street vendor from Rome to Siena to tears with my bartering skills.
Shame we have to wait until 2010.
G Rex
Paul Scholes? Sure he’s Man U scum, but it gets the AIG logo back up.
DG, where are you? You must vote. Hell, we need to freep this poll! 🙂
Dorian Gray
HA! To be perfectly honest I am about at the same level. Usually when the conversation gets away from me I just say. “Parla piano per favore. Parlo italiano solo un po”. 🙂
Dorian Gray
Pandora – The only issue is we’d have to see Baggio in the rossoneri to see # 18 rather than the bianconeri of Juve or the azzuri of the NT (because there he wore the # 10).
His time at the San Siro was not his finest hour. 🙁 Damn Berlusconi
Okay. I’m a dork. Can someone explain the significance of the sports guys and this countdown?
Um . . . they all have numbers on their jerseys.
I’m terrible at puzzles.
What?! Unitis played for Indianapolis?
(poke poke)
Von Cracker was right… he predicted Johnny U!
Per usual! 😉
Drawing a blank on 18 though!
Me too. The only thing I can think of is Peyton Manning. Maybe looking at a Colts QB has the image stuck in my head.
Dave Cowans
Phil Jackson was #18. Very Zen.
Did some research…very thin pickings at #18. Wasn’t Kiko Garcia #18 for the ’83 (’84?) Phils? 😀
Anyway, if it’s HOF’s-only, that takes Peyton out. Here are some names I found (Bob Costas (hah) got one of them):
Charlie Joiner (NFL)
Dave Cowens (NBA)
Denis Savard (NHL)
Don Larsen wore 18 during his perfect game in the world series… That is my pick.
Maybe it’ll be Terry Spence of the 18th. 😯
Skydad help us.
I’ll make a play on Nemski’s true passion:
GINGER!
VC – Link doesn’t work, but since I know Nemski and I know who Ginger is…
If I open this page tomorrow and see Paul Scholes I am not going to be happy!! 🙂
..from Gilligan’s Island?
I was a Mary Ann Summers person.
Poor Jason, VC and DG are talking soccer now. I promise they’ll type slower in the future for you. 🙂
Oh no, now he’s going to start banning soccer fans. Good job there, nemski.
Didn’t Roberto Baggio wear #18 at one time? I know he’s known for #10…
Forza Italia!
Archie Manning wore 18 with the Saints. We’ll forget his time with the Oilers and Vikings.
Hey, I was comment #18! It’s me! It’s me!
Pandora – See now you’re striking a nerve! Baggio is my favorite player of all time. When he missed the penalty in the ’94 WC Final I cried, face-down, on my lawn for 3 hours.
The 1993 Ballon d’Or winner did wear number 18 for Milan in ’96-’97 and frankly I was sure that I was the only person in the United States that would know this. I don’t know what to say!!
Forza Azzuri!!
http://shop.subsidesports.com/uk/a-72057594037941801/96-97+AC+Milan+Shirt-Jersey+long+sleeve+No.18+Baggio
The link worked for me, DG.
but you knew it anyway….of course.
One of the best times I had was watching Italy win the World Cup while I was in Rome. The city went nuts and I was part of it. We sat in a little out door cafe (eating, and drinking limoncello!) while the owner dragged his ancient TV outside so all could watch. Great memories.
So… since Baggio did wear #18 (and DG and I have bonded in essere perfettamente d’accordo) I vote for his pic tomorrow. Are you listening, Nemski?
I thought we were limiting this to sports. If we are expanding it to include soccer, can I suggest a tractor-trailer with 18 wheels? 8)
ducking…
Pandora – Sono molto impressionato! Tifa per quale squade nel Serie A? Tifo per Juventus e qualche volta Fiorentina.
LG – For a worldy man you disappoint me. 🙂
Where’s the emoticon list?
Mr. Cool?
LOL. I kid my friends that don’t know how to use their hands…
found it!
😈
Don’t be too impressed! Discussing which soccer teams I’m a fan of – in Italian! – is beyond my translation skills! I can order intelligently in Italian, understand directions, and bring any street vendor from Rome to Siena to tears with my bartering skills.
Shame we have to wait until 2010.
Paul Scholes? Sure he’s Man U scum, but it gets the AIG logo back up.
Doh! Dorian beat me to it.
The pressure is just unbelievable . . . I feel a bit like Joe the Plumber.
BAGGIO! BAGGIO! BAGGIO!
DG, where are you? You must vote. Hell, we need to freep this poll! 🙂
HA! To be perfectly honest I am about at the same level. Usually when the conversation gets away from me I just say. “Parla piano per favore. Parlo italiano solo un po”. 🙂
Pandora – The only issue is we’d have to see Baggio in the rossoneri to see # 18 rather than the bianconeri of Juve or the azzuri of the NT (because there he wore the # 10).
His time at the San Siro was not his finest hour. 🙁 Damn Berlusconi
I just smile and say “mi dispiace” a LOT.
BAGGIO!
Baggio is eh (picture dramatic Italian hand gesture) Baggio. It is simply enough he wore the number, simply enough that he is.
Capisci, Nemski?
I don’t trust Nemski. The guy supports ManU. If we get Scholes tomorrow I’m changiny my screen name and trolling on this blog!
Baggio has to be DQ’ed. He is wearing 10 in every picture I can find.
I don’t know what’s sadder, me posting a countdown or 40+ comments about who number 18 will be.
Baggio has to be DQ’ed for having a mullet.
Dennis Bergkamp for #10!
Nice try, G Rex. But if we can’t have Baggio for #18, then we have to have him for #10!
If not, I will flood DL with gun posts.