Showing posts with label human interest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label human interest. Show all posts

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Friday, December 28, 2012

Awesome Charity-Driven Sports Tradition: Calgary Hitmen Teddy Bear Toss

This year was the 18th Anniversary of the Teddy Bear Toss in Calgary. Every year, after the first goal is scored, the fans in attendance throw teddy bears onto the ice. This year, the 16,912 fans threw 21,453 bears. Every bear is then given to needy children for the holidays. This nothing short of amazing. Over the years, Hitmen fans have donated over 213,000 bears!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Awesome Second Chance: Alan Greenberg's First Official At-Bat

In 2005, Alan Greenberg had his dream come true and got called up to the Major Leagues with the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, he got hit in the head with a 92 mph fastball on the first pitch he saw. Not only did he not record an official at-bat, he suffered a major injury and suffers from vertigo. He's been trying to get back into the Majors ever since and thanks to a social media campaign, he's getting his chance tonight. Greenberg signed a one-day contract with the Miami Marlins and they have guaranteed Alan will get a chance to record an official at-bat against the New York Mets.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Awesome Ad: Duracell - Trust Your Power

Even if I wasn't a 49er and Patrick Willis fan, this would be an awesome spot. Great evolution from the battery brand.

And just in case you haven't seen ESPN's E:60 on Patrick Willis, "The Good Life", check it out. His story is nothing short of amazing.