After the last post, I feel that I need to clarify the level of obsession that the Ultimate Fan has with Jose Canseco…
If Jose Canseco were a real religion, the Ultimate Fan would be the highest priest and perhaps the only member of the congregation.
Yes, that is an air-brushed, Canseco-head on his tee shirt. This photo is courtesy of Ultimate Dodger Fan, Will (AKA BigWillieStyles…who is our paparazzi and quite a great sports photographer). Check out is work at:
BigWillieStyles’Sports Photos
Now, I did a little research to see if …

I have a moral dilemma. My husband’s childhood sports idol, Jose Canseco, is signing his new book, Vindicated, at the downtown Barnes and Noble. I got a frantic call before leaving for work. The Ultimate Sports Fan was out of breath…“Jose is signing autographs downtown at the Barnes and Noble.”

Assuming that he would skip out of work and drive back into the city, I was excited for him. “Will you go for me?” Apparently, if you cannot make it to see your idol, …

This is a great time of year. The Cubs games may be cold, but you can do a double header across two different sports.
Today I will take in a Cubs game at 1:30pm with plenty of time to finish the game, nap, and then, drive to the United Center for the Black Hawks game. Plenty of time to rest, relax and change hats.
After the Hawks game, we will go to our preferred United Center post-game spot:
Beer Bistro Restaurant and Bar
It will be a …

Even at the earliest moments on Opening Day, there is some drama worth capturing.
We flew into from LA at 2am on Opening Day. As we drove back from our flight into Midway, we pulled into the neighborhood and I told Andrew to turn right onto Sheffield.
We slowed passed the opening in the right field wall to see the vast park…dark, covered in bunting and waiting for the next day. To our right, were the Roof Tops- silent and quiet with only a few …

You may wonder if the chance to watch baseball at the Coliseum was worth the trip all the way to LA.
Well, the shear enormity of the event- in size rather than signifcance- was worth it. There was a carnival-like atmosphere around the stadium with tailgating starting at 8am and continuing through out the game. At this time, we were still in Chicago but getting ready to take the trip.
By the time we landed in LA (5pm) and got to the game (6pm), the level of …

Ok, I just love this chant…but I have to admit…If I had to pick a second team to love, it would probably be the Dodgers. I did live in LA long enough to gain some sentiment for them.
Now, if Andrew has anything to say…I will have to talk to him about Andrew’s bi-Sox-ual tendencies towards the White Sox.
Traitor in the Midst
Well, this site might be a bit heavy on the Chicago sports but remember…Have Game? Will Travel. We are on route to the Dodgers …

When you go to a ridiculous amount of games across many different types of sports, you start to develop some unlikely friendships or in some cases, acquaintances. Case in point…the Scalper on our Lawn, Broker Ben (who scalps at Wrigley and Northwestern (of all places), and our good friend Tiki.
Tiki is the parking attendant at Red Top’s United Center lot. We go to quite a few Bulls and Hawks games in the dead of winter and God BVless this man, but he …

I mentioned that our house has a preferred ticket scalper. Well, the Almighty God of Ticket Scalpers must have heard me because I just spotted our guy walking down Sheffield Ave towards the stadium. Same Cubs jacket, Same Hat, Same thick rimmed glass. This guy looks exactly like a 70 year old Bartman. Today’s sight is like Ground Hog emerging from his hole. Where does this guy go all year ’round?
Now, just cause he is “our” scalper doesn’t mean we chose him. He …

I have been counting down ‘til Cubs Opening Day for much longer than I would like to admit. In fact, it’s a little obsessive. I am getting invites to Opening Day parties. Mike and Mike will be at Murphy’s before dawn on March 31st. And, all around the neighborhood, there are small signs that Cub’s season is a comin.’
First, I started this blog. This is the 100th anniversary of the Cub’s last World Series win. I feel that I should commemorate the summer …