speedz99 145 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 So a buddy of mine who happens to be a huge Brew Crew fan is getting married, and a few friends and I are planning on buying him, among other things, a custom fathead of a Brewers player. We'd like it to be someone he'd find hilarious, from the late 80's or 90's. Prefereably a ridiculous player that any true Brewers fan would love, but almost nobody else would have ever heard of.Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I would go with either Greg Vaughn or Pat Listach. Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 39 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I'd go a different direction and get Bud SeligSpeaking of different directions (this means I'm changing topic (sorry)), LLY is killing it lately. Link to post Share on other sites
hblask 1 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 It depends how old he is, but Cecil Cooper would fit that category for me. He was sort of a star for a long time, but we used to call him "rally killer", because he always seemed to choke in key situations.If you want someone good from that same era, Robin Yount was great for a very long time. I'm not sure how many people outside Wisconsin are familiar with him anymore. Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 It depends how old he is, but Cecil Cooper would fit that category for me. He was sort of a star for a long time, but we used to call him "rally killer", because he always seemed to choke in key situations.Nice...this is the top of the list for now. Link to post Share on other sites
wsox8 10 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Rollie Fingers Link to post Share on other sites
slink 1 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Would it be easier to go from a list of available FatHeads that are from that era?I vote Fingers. Link to post Share on other sites
timwakefield 68 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 We'd like it to be someone he'd find hilarious,Any ideas?Billy Jo Robidoux.A bit less hilarious but also a good option - Rob Deer. Bottom line is, mustaches. Link to post Share on other sites
timwakefield 68 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Regarding Rob Deer, note that he led the league in strikeouts twice as a Brewer. Moderately funny.Edit: In 5 seasons for the Brewers Deer twice led the league in strikeouts, and three times finished second in strikeouts. Wow, and in 1989 he hit .210 in 466 at-bats, 26 hrs. He followed it up in 1990 with .209 in 440 at-bats, 27 hr, still for the Brew-Crew. The next year he went to Detroit where he got 448 at-bats and hit .179, also managing his trademark 25 home runs and his trademark leading the league in strikeouts. The year after that, he got 393 at-bats in Detroit. Man it was a simpler time back then.. Link to post Share on other sites
slink 1 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 http://www.fathead.com/mlb/milwaukee-brewe...acing-sausages/ Link to post Share on other sites
starfit 0 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Juan Nieves April 15, 1987 against the Baltimore Orioles, became the second-youngest player in major league history to throw a no-hitter, and so far the only Milwaukee Brewer to do so.I remember watching this as a kid on tv, and it was the coolest thing. Link to post Share on other sites
kers2 0 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Chris Bosio is solid Link to post Share on other sites
leftygolfer 7 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 So a buddy of mine who happens to be a huge Brew Crew fan is getting married, and a few friends and I are planning on buying him, among other things, a custom fathead of a Brewers player. We'd like it to be someone he'd find hilarious, from the late 80's or 90's. Prefereably a ridiculous player that any true Brewers fan would love, but almost nobody else would have ever heard of.Any ideas?Bob Uecker Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 These are great, thanks. http://www.fathead.com/mlb/milwaukee-brewe...acing-sausages/Innnnnteresting... Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin81 0 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Rob Deer is the first and only I thought of when I saw this. Great mustache, classic all or nothing. He either struck out, walked or hit a HR in the highest percentage of plate appearances in major league history. The Three True Outcomes:Homerun-where we wield our almighty stickStrikeout-where we refuse to compromiseWalk-to balance the universeI'm paraphrasing since the Rob Deer fan club page is no longer available Link to post Share on other sites
Skeleton Jelly 2 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 http://www.fathead.com/mlb/milwaukee-brewe...acing-sausages/That's not funny as much as it is awesome.I was going to say Gorman Thomas. Link to post Share on other sites
sandwedge 30 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 http://www.fathead.com/mlb/milwaukee-brewe...acing-sausages/Go with the bobblehead for a gift. and then you and your buddies show up at the wedding as ^^ those guys. Extra points if you're groomsmen. Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_536 3 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Someone just beat me to it, but the first name that popped into my head was Stormin' Gorman Thomas.Or the magnificence that is Pete Vuckovich Link to post Share on other sites
TosasFinest 0 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 From Milwaukee, so I have a few suggestions:John JahaMatt MieskeRicky BonesChris BosioJeromy BurnitzDave NilssonDoug HenryMike Fetters (couldn't find a pic of him on the Brewers, but he's a character)Jeff CirilloDale SveumGreg VaughnDarryl HamiltonAll Brewer Legends of the 1990's, and I am probably forgetting a few. Most of these guys fall into the category of "someone a Brewer fan would love, but no one else has heard of" Link to post Share on other sites
Pot Odds RAC 23 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Regarding Rob Deer, note that he led the league in strikeouts twice as a Brewer. Moderately funny.Edit: In 5 seasons for the Brewers Deer twice led the league in strikeouts, and three times finished second in strikeouts. Wow, and in 1989 he hit .210 in 466 at-bats, 26 hrs. He followed it up in 1990 with .209 in 440 at-bats, 27 hr, still for the Brew-Crew. The next year he went to Detroit where he got 448 at-bats and hit .179, also managing his trademark 25 home runs and his trademark leading the league in strikeouts. The year after that, he got 393 at-bats in Detroit. Man it was a simpler time back then..If I recall correctly one of those years in Detroit (1991) Sparky sat him the final game of the Season to spare him the potential embarrassment of having more Strikeouts than his Batting Average. He finished with 175 and .179 respectively. Link to post Share on other sites
Shimmering Wang 1 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 The first guys I thought of were Dale Sveum and Gorman Thomas. I have been trying to get my friends to buy me a Deivi Cruz Fathead for 3 years. I will also settle for one of the following:- Juan Encarnacion- Frank Catalanotto- Robert Fick- Jose Macias- Shane Halter- Matt Anderson Link to post Share on other sites
timwakefield 68 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 John JahaHe's literally striking out on his baseball card. The best action shot they could get of the man was in his away uniform, swinging and missing.If I recall correctly one of those years in Detroit (1991) Sparky sat him the final game of the Season to spare him the potential embarrassment of having more Strikeouts than his Batting Average. He finished with 175 and .179 respectively.That is both impressive and hilarious. Link to post Share on other sites
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chrozzo 19 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Stan Ross a.k.a Mr. 3000 Link to post Share on other sites
trussdude 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 SIXTO!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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