It was on this date back in 1982 that Free agent Reggie Jackson concluded his five year stint with the Yankees and signed a four year deal with the California Angels. Jackson is the subject today. The date was 1990 and forum poster Richard Mayfield and I, along with some other buddies were in Las Vegas for a football weekend. We were staying at the Mirage. It had just opened the fall of 89 and was the nicest place around at the time. I was sitting in the book watching a football game and a friend, Tom, nudged me and there was Jackson standing there looking up at the board. He was maybe four feet away and just then two young men walked up to him and very politely and respectfully said congrats on the hall of fame. They were not bothering him nor asking for an autograph. They simply wanted to offer up their props to him and move along. Jackson turned to them and sneered for them to leave him alone, he was busy. These poor fellas were embarassed and just walked off. I just shook my head and looked at Jackson and told him I thought he was an a-hole. I understand how athletes can get weary of being hounded by fans, I get that. But I witnessed this encounter and these young men were totally polite and respectful and didn't want a thing from the guy, Oh well. Just another memory from Vegas.
Okay, a free winner. Tonight in the NBA I suggest a small wager on the Spurs laying the points at Chicago. I fully expect come playoff time the Bulls will be back on track and be a tough out. But right now, tonight on Jan 22 I cannot support a play on this club the way there are playing. Tonight will belong to the Spurs in my opinion.
On the business side I have pulled the trigger on my very first NBA Triple of the season. Not many sites out there can make that claim. I pick my spots. I love the game, no, it is not a lock. But I am up over 280 units with my triples, not down 280 units so that says something. Also, the slash promotion concludes today. All 7 & 30 day packages are cut by 20%. If you are looking to test drive a service this is an ideal way to try one out at a reduced rate. I am also still working on my Super Bowl package. I have hit on 19 of the last 21 NFL Playoff Triples and eight straight super bowl releases so I want to make sure I feel I am getting it right.
Okay. That is it for today. Many thanks as always and best of luck with your action tonight.