N.S.A World Series

BretMan · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 04, 2007, 10:16pm

Too funny!

In that picture, Flip is actually demonstrating a better strike signal than this guy had!

NCASAUmp · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 04, 2007, 10:32pm

Only reason why I ask is because there's one umpire in the area who looks an awful lot like Rick Flair (who, coincidentally, is also from this area). Said umpire also calls NSA, and said umpire has been discussed in this thread.

His antics are very similar to the umpire mentioned in this thread.

NEohioref · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 04, 2007, 10:39pm

Without getting to personal or anything. But to say a ump looked and acted like Flip Wilson is a stupid comment. As a African American I can say that there was maybe 7 black umpires at the umpires meeting before the nationals. And they were all mid-aged 50-60. And I was the youngest black guy there at 27. And with me wearing my hair in braids I sure the heck know your not talking about me. So who are you talking about......? Hmmmm..

tcblue13 · #4 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 04, 2007, 10:52pm

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Only reason why I ask is because there's one umpire in the area who looks an awful lot like Rick Flair (who, coincidentally, is also from this area). Said umpire also calls NSA, and said umpire has been discussed in this thread.

His antics are very similar to the umpire mentioned in this thread.

Are you close to the queen city?

NEohioref · #5 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 04, 2007, 11:10pm

30 miles west of cleveland ohio

BretMan · #6 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 05, 2007, 12:32am

Read my post again.

This was an umpire who I worked with (QUOTE) "a couple of weeks ago" (UNQUOTE).

Nowhere did I imply that this was at the NSA tournament being discussed here.

And the guy did look like Flip. And acted like him too. Not that there's anything wrong with that...unless you're in the course of umpiring a softball game and should be acting like an umpire instead of a comedian.

NCASAUmp · #7 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 05, 2007, 09:22pm

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Originally Posted by tcblue13

Are you close to the queen city?

Nope, near Raleigh.

tcblue13 · #8 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 05, 2007, 10:33pm

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Nope, near Raleigh.

We don't have ASA in the triad but I am always hopeful. I would like to have the constant evaluation and critique as well as the firm standard that ASA ball offers. The closest ASA to the triad is Burlington. A little far but I have gone much farther to do Fed games. GSO used to be ASA but switched to NSA a few years back. I really don't know why.

NCASAUmp · #9 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 06, 2007, 07:21am

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Originally Posted by tcblue13

We don't have ASA in the triad but I am always hopeful. I would like to have the constant evaluation and critique as well as the firm standard that ASA ball offers. The closest ASA to the triad is Burlington. A little far but I have gone much farther to do Fed games. GSO used to be ASA but switched to NSA a few years back. I really don't know why.

Most of the ball in this area is ASA, with one town that uses USSSA (not sure why, either). Since a lot of the people in this area are very fluid in moving around from Durham to Raleigh to Apex to Cary to Holly Springs, etc., it's nice to have consistent use of one association's rule books. Makes it easier on the players, as well as those of us who want to call some games. I can go to any of these towns and call.

IRISHMAFIA · #10 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 05, 2007, 01:52am

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Originally Posted by BretMan

Too funny!

In that picture, Flip is actually demonstrating a better strike signal than this guy had!

Looks like he is getting ready to demonstrate the old double-fist pump for us.

bkbjones · #11 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 05, 2007, 01:54am

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Looks like he is getting ready to demonstrate the old double-fist pump for us.

Here come the pump, here come the pump, here come the pump...

BretMan · #12 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 05, 2007, 09:52am

In the "credit where credit is due" department, that wasn't one of Flip's routines (the real Flip, not the umpire).

You're thinking of Pigmeat Markham and the catchphrase made famous on "Laugh-In".

Here is a bio:

http://laughstore.stores.yahoo.net/pigmeatmarkham.html

bkbjones · #13 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 06, 2007, 01:43am

Quote:

Originally Posted by BretMan

In the "credit where credit is due" department, that wasn't one of Flip's routines (the real Flip, not the umpire).

You're thinking of Pigmeat Markham and the catchphrase made famous on "Laugh-In".

Here is a bio:

http://laughstore.stores.yahoo.net/pigmeatmarkham.html

Nope, wasn't thinking of Flip, actually. Just trying to be funny. Sorry I failed.

eject me.

BretMan · #14 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 06, 2007, 10:04am

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Originally Posted by bkbjones

Nope, wasn't thinking of Flip, actually. Just trying to be funny. Sorry I failed.

eject me.

Oh, I thought that was plenty funny!

It's just that Markham's story is an interesting one and and your post reminded me of it.

Al · #15 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 05, 2007, 09:48pm

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Looks like he is getting ready to demonstrate the old double-fist pump for us.

Now that's funny! Some of the best humor around can be found on this board. Flip Wilson demonstrating the old double-fist pump.

...Fun at the ole' ball park! .Al

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