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Ahead of His Time
Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn is most famous for his 59 wins as a pitcher for the Providence Grays in 1884. But perhaps Mr. Radbourn's most impressive feat may have been in this 1886 Boston Grays team photo (Radbourn is on the far left in the top row):
What's the big deal you ask? Try looking a little closer...
Some believe that Radbourn may be the first recorded person to flip off the camera in a photograph. What makes it even better is that people are still laughing about his tomfoolery nearly 125 years later. And I'm sure the Old Hoss is out there somewhere still laughing his ass off. And for that, I salute him!
So kids, next time you flip the bird in that family photo, remember to pay tribute to the legend and pioneer who started it all.
What's the big deal you ask? Try looking a little closer...
Some believe that Radbourn may be the first recorded person to flip off the camera in a photograph. What makes it even better is that people are still laughing about his tomfoolery nearly 125 years later. And I'm sure the Old Hoss is out there somewhere still laughing his ass off. And for that, I salute him!So kids, next time you flip the bird in that family photo, remember to pay tribute to the legend and pioneer who started it all.
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27.5.10
Is this heaven?
This is too amazing not to post. Turn your speakers up LOUD and enjoy the sound of perfection!
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6.5.10
The World of Ratfink
The colorful and crazy Ed "Big Daddy" Roth was a legend of the 1950s hot rod car culture in Southern California. Although his heyday was WAY before my time, I found a copy of his autobiography in an outlet bookstore when I was a kid and was fascinated by his story (not the least of which was his conversion to Mormonism and subsequent move to Utah where his wife still lives). While his cars and artwork aren't to my tastes, his creativity and contribution to car culture is inspiring. I came across his book recently while I was moving and I rediscovered it at a perfect time - as I have begun to consider ways I can pursue my passion.
Roth's family runs a museum in Manti, UT and has an annual Rat Fink Reunion celebrating his life. Definitely something to check out while next time I'm in Utah. For all things Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, visit the official site.
Some images scanned from his book, Confessions of a Ratfink: The Life and Times of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth...
A perfect description of the "Garden" State:
Roth's family runs a museum in Manti, UT and has an annual Rat Fink Reunion celebrating his life. Definitely something to check out while next time I'm in Utah. For all things Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, visit the official site.
Some images scanned from his book, Confessions of a Ratfink: The Life and Times of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth...
A perfect description of the "Garden" State:
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