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The History Behind the Name!
The Long Beach State baseball program started in 1954 and Dick Nen was their first player to make it to the Major League level.
In 1989, the Long Beach State "49ers" became known as the Long Beach State "Dirtbags." The unofficial nickname refers to the baseball program's "style of play and success against higher profile programs."
In 2003, two former Dirtbags made it to the major league level and each has commented about the unusual nickname (which is still regularly used to this date):
"Being a Dirtbag means giving one-hundred percent in everything you do...going all-out on every play, and always putting the team before yourself." -Bobby Crosby (Oakland A's).
"A Dirtbag is a style of playing the game of baseball. It is the type of player every team needs… Loves to play the game everyday… He maybe does not have all the skills of the greatest player, but his attitude and the way he commits himself to the game is what makes this Dirtbag great. Dealing with adversity is what completes being a Dirtbag. A team player at all times (hardnosed)." -Mike Gallo
There are thirty-three former Long Beach players who made it to the show!!
Other noteable Dirtbags:
Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay Rays)
Jason Giambi (Colorado Rockies)
information courtesy of http://www.baseball-almanac.com/
In 1989, the Long Beach State "49ers" became known as the Long Beach State "Dirtbags." The unofficial nickname refers to the baseball program's "style of play and success against higher profile programs."
In 2003, two former Dirtbags made it to the major league level and each has commented about the unusual nickname (which is still regularly used to this date):
"Being a Dirtbag means giving one-hundred percent in everything you do...going all-out on every play, and always putting the team before yourself." -Bobby Crosby (Oakland A's).
"A Dirtbag is a style of playing the game of baseball. It is the type of player every team needs… Loves to play the game everyday… He maybe does not have all the skills of the greatest player, but his attitude and the way he commits himself to the game is what makes this Dirtbag great. Dealing with adversity is what completes being a Dirtbag. A team player at all times (hardnosed)." -Mike Gallo
There are thirty-three former Long Beach players who made it to the show!!
Other noteable Dirtbags:
Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay Rays)
Jason Giambi (Colorado Rockies)
information courtesy of http://www.baseball-almanac.com/
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2010 Game Results
May 4th - Won 17-7
May 8th - Won 18-0
May 22nd - Won 21-4
May 23rd - Won 15-6
May 25th - Won 17-1
June 1st - Won 16-6
June 2nd - Won 19-1
June 5th - Won 18-9
June 8th- Won 12-1
June 10th - Won 21-14
June 15th - Won 10-7
June 19th - Won 16-9
June 22nd - Won 18-6
June 24th - Won 19-4
May 8th - Won 18-0
May 22nd - Won 21-4
May 23rd - Won 15-6
May 25th - Won 17-1
June 1st - Won 16-6
June 2nd - Won 19-1
June 5th - Won 18-9
June 8th- Won 12-1
June 10th - Won 21-14
June 15th - Won 10-7
June 19th - Won 16-9
June 22nd - Won 18-6
June 24th - Won 19-4
What is a KC Dirtbag?
- KC Dirtbags
- Small Towns, Missouri, United States
- We are a group of boys who play the game with passion and determination. We are hard-nosed players who want to get the job done! It's our goal to succeed both on and off the field. We respect what is taught to us and value our coaches, sponsors, friends and families who stand behind us. So when we meet you on the field, be prepared to GET DIRTY...or GO HOME!
Roster
#1 - Dawson K.
#3 - Ty W.
#4 - Brody H.
#5 - Ryan Q.
#6 - Matty W.
#7 - Ryan W.
#8 - Harrison B.
#9 - Palmer F.
#10 - Dawson S.
#11 - Andrew H.
#15 - Jackson G.
#18 - Lucas D.
#3 - Ty W.
#4 - Brody H.
#5 - Ryan Q.
#6 - Matty W.
#7 - Ryan W.
#8 - Harrison B.
#9 - Palmer F.
#10 - Dawson S.
#11 - Andrew H.
#15 - Jackson G.
#18 - Lucas D.
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Hey everyone!
ReplyDeleteI encourage you to become part of the KC Dirtbag Blog HISTORY! Please brag, tell funny stories, or comment on our little guys! If your son comes home and has a funny story/comment about practice or a game....post it in the comments!!!
This will only allow us to look back someday and recall all of the fun times we had! These days pass by way too fast and I don't want us to forget anything!!!
Brandi