'BULL DURHAM' STAR RESPONDS TO CRITICISM

KFMB TV CBS ^ | 04-11-2003

[N. Theknow]

If there is one player who can be classified as one of baseball's all-time zaniest and lovable characters, it was Herman 'Germany' Schaefer. There have been many stories told about this utility infielder's antics.

On one occasion, a game was played through a torrential downpour and both players and spectators were left guessing why the umpires didn't call the game. Well, in the third inning, Germany stepped up to the plate wearing a raincoat and tall boots with an umbrella in one hand and a bat in the other. The umpire called the game.

Another time, Germany, playing against a hostile crowd, was put into the game as a pinch-hitter and stepped up to the plate as the boos grew deafening. Germany turned to the crowd and announced that they were about to see the greatest batter alive demonstrate his wonderful hitting skills. On the first pitch, Germany hit a homerun out of the ballpark as a stunned crowd gazed at this zany baseball character as he began his trek around the basepath.

The show was not over as Germany, amazingly, slid into first base announcing to the crowd, "Schaefer leads by a head at the quarter". He picked himself up and then slid into each of the remaining bases announcing his progress after each slide. His final slide into home plate was punctuated with Germany leaping to his feet, doffing his cap and then announcing, "This, ladies and gentlemen concludes the afternoon's performance."

In 1907, Germany stunned the baseball world when he stole second base and then on the next pitch stole first base. That's right! It was a close game with Germany on first and Davy Jones on third. The manager called for a double steal. The steal was on with the next pitch but the catcher, bluffing a throw to third and holding the runner, then threw to second base. Schaefer beat the throw. Amazingly, on the next pitch, Germany made a mad dash from second and slid safely back into first base. The umpire was dumbfounded as was everyone else. But after some intense deliberation with the opposing players, the umpire let the play stand. Then, on the next pitch, Schaefer sped to second as the catcher's throw sailed wildly over second base allowing the runner from third to score.

Schaefer's shenanigan came up at the next baseball rules committee meeting and a new rule was created stating that once a runner touched second base he could not return to first. Ironically, Schaefer was a teammate of Nick Altrock, called by many the 'clown-prince' of baseball . Germany Schaefer definitely was the 'baron of highjinx'!

[BFM]

To all the Hollywood pukes who rallyed against the war...
Now is the time for you to go to Bagdad and stand on top of Saddam's toppled statue and sound out your message for the world to again hear.

And then try to justily your position to the Iraqi citizens who will pummell you to death for your nonsense.

Tell them why the UN left them to suffer for the past 12 years.
Tell them when the UN was going to get around to showing up.
Tell them that Saddam was not a bad guy.
Tell them Saddam is a good guy and that Bush is really Hitler.
Tell them there were no death squads.
Tell them there was not torture.
Tell them that the Iraqi people were OK under Saddam.
Tell them the US was wrong to come and save them.

And one more thing, please have some friends video tape your beating for the rest of us.

[Damocles]

That has to be one of the all time greatest baseball fights. Watching the old man "Ryan" whoop pretty boy Ventura's a$$ was frenchin' fantastic.

[TomB]

The are extrememly paranoid about FR. Anytime a troll comes along, he's automatically labelled a FReeper.

But you don't really need to Freep them, they do a great job of making a$$es of themselves. Here's one classic:

karlschneider (2402 posts)

Apr-09-03, 10:41 AM (ET)

Why are we paying soldiers to vandalize statues?????????

This is so goddamned ridiculous..........

F**K these 'troops'. I don't give a s**t if they all get their asses killed.

That's right. He's pissed because our troops are "vandals".

They are scum

[Atlas Sneezed]

"I donated the uniform I wore to the hall," Robbins said. "Man, what an honor that was. Now I just hope it's there the next time I get back."

You took the tax-write-off. It's not your any more.

[cubreporter]

Ole timmy and susie did what they wanted...now the Baseball Hall of Fame did what THEY wanted too! It works both ways which the lefties seem to forget.

See Susie be dropped by the United Way

See Susie AND Timmy be cancelled by the Baseball Hall of Fame

See Timmy whine

See Susie whine

See us all laugh at the two of them

See us all say:
"How do you like us now?"
"Two can play the same game."
"The worm turns"
"What goes around comes around."
Yada, yada, yada

I'm thrilled and proud of the Baseball Hall of Fame and I don't even watch, understand or LIKE Baseball but they just earned some respect from me. :)

[fuzzy122]

Yes Kostner was THE star, but he isn't shooting off his mouth to aid Saddam like saran-wrap and robbins.
BTW: Robbins was also in that movie

[fuzzy122]

DITTO!

MEGA-

Stay Strong
Fuzzy

[Fraulein]

From a related thread:

According to AP, Robbins reportedly told Lloyd Grove, "If you ever write about my family again, I will (bleeping) find you and I will (bleeping) hurt you."

Sounds like a true pacifist to me. /sarcasm

[big gray tabby]

Robbins said last night that Costner had called him to express his support, as had the director of that picture. He also told ESPN that he was "from a progressive home."

[Conspiracy Guy]

12 years ago I coached 10 year olds who were more believable as baseball players. They were also more worldly and knew when to keep their mouths shut.

Lassie, Timmy and Susan are in the well. Dang! Boo Hoo hoo!

[Saundra Duffy]

Thanks for the belated BARF ALERT. Sheeeesh. Let's roll!!!!!!!!!!!

[fuzzy122]

I stand (or sit)corrected. Thank you.

[xlib]

Maybe not about the war, but Kostner's quite enamored of Fidel Castro, and has said so publicly.

[rj45mis]

"But please explain why the patriotism of all these people can be questioned when the patriotism of those who spoke out against Clinton's military actions is above rerpoach. "

MOTIVE! MOTIVE! MOTIVE

[June Cleaver]

Hey, great idea. The GOP should name baseball as "their" sport, along with mom, apple pie and all things American!!

[fuzzy122]

Thank you - I didn't know that. I don't follow "stars" at all.
I DO follow my President & OUR SOLDIERS.
Again - I do NOT care about "stars", so thank you.

[Illbay]

Thanks for the "Baseball Moment."

Since Larry Dierker isn't doing his show of vignettes any more in Houston, it is very welcome.

[Michael.SF.]

PLEASE CONTACT THE HALL OF FAME

The following contact info was taken from a site asking that supoportor's of Tim Robbins, whom thyey termed "an American Patriot", to call in and voice their support of him. We must be heard!!

Contact info is:

Main switchboard — 607.547.7200
Toll-free number — 888 HALL-OF-FAME or 888.425.5633
FAX — 607.547.2044
Education Department — 607.547.0362
Information, catalog requests, customer service — Call our toll-free number above
Membership program, group sales, special events — Call our toll-free number above
Membership program FAX — 607.547.2044

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

And Robbins threatened a Washington Post reporter as well for the article entitled "Susan Sarandon's Rabid Republican Mom" (posted here on FR - I don't have time to do the lookup for the link).

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