The Hanshin Tigers currently are playing for the Japan League crown (series tied 1-1). They seem to loosely resemble the Chicago Cubs, including a supposed curse. I think this article is hilarious:
There also is a recent article describing this at http://baseballcontinuum.com/2014/10...f-the-colonel/ but I think the wikipedia article is funnier. As the article notes, the statue (most of it) has been recovered, and it is currently displayed near the Tigers' home park, Koshien Stadium. You can find pictures of it on the web, which I also think is hilarious. Randy Bass (born the same day I was!) I believe currently is in the state legislature in Oklahoma.
There also is a recent article describing this at http://baseballcontinuum.com/2014/10...f-the-colonel/ but I think the wikipedia article is funnier. As the article notes, the statue (most of it) has been recovered, and it is currently displayed near the Tigers' home park, Koshien Stadium. You can find pictures of it on the web, which I also think is hilarious. Randy Bass (born the same day I was!) I believe currently is in the state legislature in Oklahoma.
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