"Take Me Out to the Ball Game"

On July 16, 2008, in Washington, DC, the Postal Service™ issued a 42–cent Take Me Out to the Ball Game commemorative stamp. The stamp was designed by Richard Sheaff of Scottsdale, Arizona.

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" was written in the summer of 1908 by Jack Norworth (1879-1959) and set to music by Albert Von Tilzer (1878-1956). For decades, the song's catchy chorus has been part of the musical tradition at ballparks around the country.

Is that Mr. Sammo?

Famous blogger Mr. Sammo, of the blog of the same name, is spotted on the Roberto Clemente Bridge in the hours before the 2006 MLB All-Star Game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania sporting The Number.

Coors Field - Denver Colorado

Here is a picture of The Number on the right field wall of Coors Field in Denver, Colorado during Game 3 of the 2007 World Series.

The Number has been retired throughout all of MLB in tribute to Jackie Robinson.

Elton Brand - PF - Duke

Today we have a long time member of "the guys who wear The Number club". Elton Brand has been wearing The Number since back in the days when he was at Duke. Then in 1999, the Chicago Bulls made him the number one pick in the draft. He has continued to wear The Number from Chicago to LA to Philadelphia.

Jerome Carter - DB - Saint Louis Rams

Today's number 42 comes to us from Saint Louis, where DB Jerome Carter sports The Number.



Jerome was drafted by the Rams out of Florida State. After attending Columbia High School in Lake City, Florida.


Here Noah Herron #23 of the Green Bay Packers runs toward Jerome during the fourth quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on October 8, 2006 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - First Day of Issue - United Nations

United Nations First Day of Issue Cover - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - $0.42 stamp.

Pittsburgh Steelers to wear The Number

This list does not include preseason or exhibition games.

Samuel Boyd (1940)
Walter Kichefski (1942)
Ray Evans (1948)
Joe Hollingsword (1949-1951)
Harry Sweesy (1951)
Pat Brady (1952)
Jack Collins (1952)
Jim Hill (1955)
Dick Alban (1956-1959)
Lowe Wren (1960)
Dick Hoak (1961-1970)
Anthony Washington (1981-1982)
Dave Edwards (1985-1987)
Warren Williams (1988-1992)
Myron Bell (2000)
John Kuhn (2006)

Vin Baker - 1998-99 - Upper Deck Aerodynamics

1998-99 Upper Deck Aerodynamcis Bronze Vin Baker #A17. Serial numbered 0883/2000.

Trading card shows Baker sporting The Number.

James Harrison - Pittsburgh Steelers - pre #92 days

James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers sports "The Number" in a preason game at Detroit's Ford Field on August 24, 2002. The game was the first NFL game to be played at the Lions' new home. Harrison, an undrafted free agent from Kent State, was released by the Steelers days later on September 2, 2002 only to be resigned to the Practice Squad where he spent two years. In 2004 was finally signed to the Steelers' active roster. He now wears number 92.

Brantley Kendall - Fullback - Furman

Here Brantley Kendell sports "The Number". Brandtley is a 5-10, 225 pound fullback from Furman University. Brandtley hails from Senoia, Georgia. He was born October 23, 1985. He played at Furman from 2005 to 2008.

Flags of Our Nation (American Samoa) - 42 cent stamp - First Day of Issue Cover

Mile 242 of Interstate 75 in Michigan

Looking at mile marker 242 of Interstate 75 while heading north in Michigan to the Upper Penisula.

Jerry Stackhouse - 1998-99 Upper Deck Intensity

1998-99 Upper Deck Intensity Bronze Jerry Stackhouse #I18. Serial numbered 1387/1500.

Trading card shows Stackhouse sporting The Number.

John Kuhn of the Pittsburgh Steelers

John Kuhn sports number 42 for the Pittsburgh Steelers during a preseason game versus the Washington Redskins on August 26, 2005.

 

 

Exit 42 of Route 23 in Michigan just outside of Ann Arbor

Heading south on Route 23 just outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan you can exit to Route 14 to Plymouth or Livonia or continue on Route 23 to Ann Arbor or Toledo.