December 1, 200421 yr 1993. 11 years old and a huge Dolphins fan, I adopted them as my team because they played in the same stadium as Dan Marino. A fact that I learned to lament 6 years later. Checked their box score daily, read about them weekly in Baseball Weekly, forever wished a community such as this existed. In my mind I imagined hundreds of educated Marlins fans discussing Pat Rapp's significance to Florida Marlins history and so on. A few months ago when it came apparent that the Expos were moving to my hometown and the luster of this community wore off, I considered trading my Marlins stuff for Nats/Senators/Grays caps. However every time I see the color teal I smile, and I cringe at the sight of a Mets or Braves cap. And after all these years (okay, 5) of waiting for that a** Huizenga to get what he deserving of and realizing this franchise is so close to realizing its full potential, I can't let go. With every success and disappointment the Marlins have put all of us fans through, they've drawn me closer.
December 1, 200421 yr I've been a Marlins fan since they announced we were getting a baseball team. I remember going to the Orioles/Yankees exhibition series (can't remember where it was - Orange Bowl??). I think that 2 game series was played to really see if there was any interest in baseball in South Florida... Wayne Huizenga's picture back then was a nice one. Now, I throw darts at him. 623876[/snapback] Wasn't that at PPS? They had the left field fence set up at 250ft I think and the fence was made of chain link.
December 1, 200421 yr Being from Scotland I didn't watch any baseball! Then one school holiday late at night i flicked over and the world series was on. Being a big fan of football and basketball i gave it a chance. It was game 3 in Florida and i loved every minute of it. I was desperate for Florida to win the series as I hated the Yankees (reminded me too much of Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers/Celtic). I watched the Marlins triumph in the next three games and was delighted to see them win the series. When the next season started i was hooked and seen the hightlights of nearly every game on baseball tonight. Gutted at missing playoffs, thought we where gonna do it when we won 10 in a row.
December 1, 200421 yr When the team was announced. Check out the original site -- Circa 1993. I was 11 so cut me some slack. 623895[/snapback] OMG that link brought back some memories. I miss those Jerseys! They have to bring them back :thumbup
December 1, 200421 yr not certain of the year, but ever since i was a git. my dad loves sports and id always watch them. i hated everything but baseball and i fell in love with the Marlins. Since then, i was hooked. this team is awsome.
December 1, 200421 yr In 97 my grandma gave me a marlins hat so I thought I should watch em play.And I've been a fan ever since.
December 1, 200421 yr When the team was announced. Check out the original site -- Circa 1993. I was 11 so cut me some slack. 623895[/snapback] Great site for an 11 year old.
December 1, 200421 yr Being from Scotland I didn't watch any baseball! Then one school holiday late at night i flicked over and the world series was on. Being a big fan of football and basketball i gave it a chance. It was game 3 in Florida and i loved every minute of it. I was desperate for Florida to win the series as I hated the Yankees (reminded me too much of Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers/Celtic). I watched the Marlins triumph in the next three games and was delighted to see them win the series. When the next season started i was hooked and seen the hightlights of nearly every game on baseball tonight. Gutted at missing playoffs, thought we where gonna do it when we won 10 in a row. 624286[/snapback] Thats pretty cool! :thumbup Do you still live in Scotland?
December 1, 200421 yr Being from Scotland I didn't watch any baseball! Then one school holiday late at night i flicked over and the world series was on. Being a big fan of football and basketball i gave it a chance. It was game 3 in Florida and i loved every minute of it. I was desperate for Florida to win the series as I hated the Yankees (reminded me too much of Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers/Celtic). I watched the Marlins triumph in the next three games and was delighted to see them win the series. When the next season started i was hooked and seen the hightlights of nearly every game on baseball tonight. Gutted at missing playoffs, thought we where gonna do it when we won 10 in a row. 624286[/snapback] Are you that funky looking guy with the red hair that Minervini interviewed a couple times at Shea then once at PPS?
December 1, 200421 yr Fan since 93. I think I still have a copy of the special Herald sports section from the first Opening Day hiding around my home somewhere.
December 2, 200421 yr I became a diehard fan in 96, although I was a casual fan since earlier than that.
December 2, 200421 yr Followed them since they showed off the teal back in 1991. 623822[/snapback] You were 4.
December 2, 200421 yr Being from Scotland I didn't watch any baseball! Then one school holiday late at night i flicked over and the world series was on.? Being a big fan of football and basketball i gave it a chance. It was game 3 in Florida and i loved every minute of it.? I was desperate for Florida to win the series as I hated the Yankees (reminded me too much of Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers/Celtic).? I watched the Marlins triumph in the next three games and was delighted to see them win the series. When the next season started i was hooked and seen the hightlights of nearly every game on baseball tonight.? Gutted at missing playoffs, thought we where gonna do it when we won 10 in a row. 624286[/snapback] Are you that funky looking guy with the red hair that Minervini interviewed a couple times at Shea then once at PPS? 624599[/snapback] That's what I was wondering.
December 2, 200421 yr Followed them since they showed off the teal back in 1991. 623822[/snapback] You were 4. 624713[/snapback] Well, I was 6 Opening Day 93.
December 2, 200421 yr Followed them since they showed off the teal back in 1991. 623822[/snapback] You were 4. 624713[/snapback] sounds right...It was late in the year around my birthday that they came out with all the info on the team's schedule and that the Dodgers would be the first game.
December 2, 200421 yr Im only 16 so i was sorta born into it, kindof like that oblivious stage in your life when you dont even realize your a Marlins fan, but all i remember is being a Marlin fan
December 2, 200421 yr since last year when I joined my baseball team.. We went to a game on April 9, 2003.. the Marlins were down 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth when Juan Pierre hit a bases-loaded single to win the game.. with 2 outs and 2 strikes too
December 3, 200421 yr Followed them since they showed off the teal back in 1991. 623822[/snapback] You were 4. 624713[/snapback] sounds right...It was late in the year around my birthday that they came out with all the info on the team's schedule and that the Dodgers would be the first game. 625152[/snapback] Holy crap you were one smart four year old. I was still crapping in my pants at four. Props to you :thumbup
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