Childhood memories: John Olerud

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I wanted to make a thread to remind everyone of the greatest first baseman to ever grace the fields of a Major League Baseball stadium. I'm not talking about Lou Gehrig, Albert Pujols, Willie McCovey, Jim Thome, or Mark McGwire. I'm talking about the man, the myth, the helmet.

John Olerud

Now I've never been a Seattle Mariners fan, but how could you not laugh your hearts content when you turned on the tube and saw good old John on 1st base wearing a helmet? The man was prepared for any situation. God Damn I love John Olerud, and I bet there are more of you who remember watching this man play.

Sep 4 2011 2:09PM

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Ruffles

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I think its cause he had a brain anurism(butchered that word, sorry) while playing college ball. Not super sure though.

Sep 4 2011 2:13PM

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zagfan5

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i remember watching him on the tube all the time. he was mr consistant. me being from Washington i watched a lot of mariners growing up. i still remember when he hit for the cycle like it was nothing.

Sep 4 2011 2:17PM

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john olerud displaying his unmatched fielding skills

Sep 4 2011 3:18PM

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SirFryanator

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I'm so glad you posted this. Yes.

Sep 4 2011 3:19PM

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EricaMN.

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this guy is the best! i remember when i was 5 or 6, i was obsessed with watching him on tv, and i sent him a card in the mail with a drawing. He ended up sending back some autographed pictures and unreleased baseball cards. /fuckyeah

Sep 4 2011 3:21PM

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