KC Dirtbags: October 2009

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/

Monday, October 26, 2009

Pizza Party Pictures!!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Pizza Party

Our pizza party will be held on Sunday October 25th at 5:30pm at Pizza Shoppe in Platte Woods (off of Prairie View Road). Check your email for details!

See ya there!

Your Dirtbag in Costume!

When Halloween arrives, make sure to snap a quick picture of your Dirtbag in costume and email it to Brandi! I will post a slideshow on our blog for all to enjoy! A reminder will be sent via email after Halloween!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Happy Birthday Lucas D.!

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Happy Birthday Lucas! He turned 5 on September 30th! Hope it was a great one!

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