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Never doubt this team. The Phillies were down to their last out, but another clutch hit led to another stunning victory. The 5-4 win gives the Phillies a 3-1 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
Ryan Howard continues to sizzle. He greeted his former teammate Randy Wolf with a 2-run first inning home run. The Big Piece tied Lou Gehrig for most consecutive postseason games with a run batted in. Howard's streak is more impressive because he did it in one year; Gehrig's was over two years. After the homer, Wolf settled in and retired 14 straight.
Joe Blanton had a similar streak, retiring the first ten batters he faced. He allowed a walk to Matt Kemp, and then the wheels fell off. Two RBI singles tied the game in the fourth inning. An inning later, Kemp homered to give the Dodgers the lead. Blanton's struggles questioned why Charlie Manuel did not lift Blanton for Happ.
Blanton's line was decent: he allowed four runs (three earned) in six innings. He gave up six hits, walked two and struck out two. He was dominant until his pitches started to become flat, but it is also notable that the strike zone was consistently small. But Blanton wasn't the story.
Besides Howard's homer, Wolf only gave up one more run (Chase Utley's RBI single). The Phillies had plenty of chances to score, but the Dodgers' bullpen wiggled through jams. The biggest opportunity came in the eighth inning. With two on and one out, Howard struck out. The Big Piece can't always be the hero.
With two outs, a familiar face appeared on the mound: Jonathan Broxton. Broxton was able to strand the runners by getting Jayson Werth to fly out. The ninth inning was a different story — a story that would define this Phillies ball club. With one out, Matt Stairs was called upon to pinch hit for Pedro Feliz. With game four of the 2008 NLCS fresh in mind, Broxton did not give in to Stairs. Following Stairs' walk, Carlos Ruiz was plunked.
Greg Dobbs made the second out on a soft liner. The crowd that had been silent for most of the evening had all eyes on Jimmy Rollins. And boy did he deliver. Rollins smashed Broxton's 1-1 offering into the right center field gap. Eithier chased, but Eric Bruntlett scored easily. Ruiz scored from first, sliding into home safely without a play at the plate.
Rollins was deservedly mobbed by his teammates, but the bullpen deserves some credit too. The 'pen threw three scoreless innings. Brad Lidge earned the win, striking out two batters in 2/3 of an inning.
This game will go down as one of the most unbelievable endings in postseason history. Jonathan Broxton blew game four of the National League Championship Series, and Cole Hamels will be on the mound for game five. Sound familiar? This is what October is all about.
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is there any doubt that this team is just as good, if not better then last year? one of the most amazing wins ive ever seen. 1 more game to go w/ cole on the mound. wish i was back in PA to atleast tailgate. Im not the biggest J-Roll fan but i gotta give it to him. in the big time spots jimmy is the man. great win tonight!!!!
SPEECHLESS… still!
That game was ridiculous. Love it.
Every phan should sharpie that opening line to their HEAD before each and every game –
I said it earlier. If Blanton could limit the damage to 1 more run (4ER total) – then we would still be WELL within striking distance. We needed to clamp down and look for an opportunity.
Funny though – the Dodgers bullpen has been the big question mark throughout this series – NOT as much as ours. The media hype would lead you to believe otherwise. Got to love the patience and the guts this team shows, night in and night out.
One more game and we're back in the Phall Classic. I can hardly contain myself… GO FIGHTINS!!!!!
That was so awesome, that was the best Phillies walk-off win I've ever seen!!!!
I've gone hoarse from screaming …"run, Chooch, run!"
That was awesome!. Unbelievable!
I really have no words for that.
Two runs in the 9th off maybe the toughest closer in baseball not named Rivera……
This might be the greatest team in Philly sports history. Giving us moments like this two years in a row.
Stairs' HR last year was so big that it contributed to two giant Game 4 wins over the Dodgers.
That Rollins 2B (3B?) was the greatest thing I've seen since Howard's in the NLDS.
mlb.com reported a dodgers win before it happened
I am still tingly all over.
On teh down side I dont think I can ver say anything negative about Jimmy again.
If the phils win another game and goto the series not 1 person in the world will pick us. Especially vs the yankees. I like that.
MLB.com was already congradulating the dodgers on tieing the series even.
i think you were a little tough on Blanton
did you see that strike zone? i mean it was all over the place….it was brutal
and some bloop hits, and an error didnt help…
6 innings, 3 earned runs…quality start…
i'll take that all day
See… there was a reason why the Beard made the roster…. No way Torre was going to let Broxton pitch to Stairs in the 9th… just as I had predicted….
Joe did alright considering he hadn't started a game in a couple of weeks
Cole may just be out to prove something also. He didnt like how visibly shaken he was and giving up the homer in game 1. He might be out to prove he can beat these guys in Philly. Lets hope!
the ump really sucked tongiht. that one inning he just decided to call everything a ball and it hurt Joe.
You guys see they tried to hurt our secret weapon? Shame on them for beaning Chooch
No offense to you guys/gals, but I you you get to feel the way this Dodger fan feels right now on Friday night.
BTW, the ump sucked on both sides tonight. His strike zone was EVERYWHERE (regardless of what PitchTrax says).
Tonight is why we are baseball fans folks. Good or bad, to have this much emotion invested in something is probably unhealthy (I'm on my 3rd single malt since the game)..and hey, theres still some more baseball to be played. "Ain't no fat lady been singin yet".
Good luck on Wednesday. Don't expect the Blue to rollover. 🙂
I agree with you, Andrew. The home plate ump, Ted Barrett, was as inconsistent as they come. Called two straight similar pitches differently which were thrown both in the same spot. Blew numerous low strike calls for both sides.
yeah!!! – got the one back we owed to martinez!!! – now everythings back to where it was supposed to be!! – my son, a catcher, and real baseball guy, shook me so hard after the HIT yelling "we won… we won… we won…" that he gave himself a bloody lip!!! xo
"No offense to you guys/gals, but I you you get to feel the way this Dodger fan feels right now on Friday night." Uh, would you mean the way we felt in the WORLD SERIES IN 1993? BlooBlood, we know EXACTLY how it feels, and have felt that FAR MORE TIMES than we care to talk about.
Nobody cares, BlooBlood. RED OCTOBER!
The guys trying to be nice. we are all celebrating and the dodgers have little to no real fans so he comes to us.
Be nice.
Congrats Brian. I think you should name him Jaime.
some are real enough fans to come on here and post after the loss. Good on them for actually showing their faces (in a matter of speaking). This organizations needs this after so many bad years, and blown opportunities, and well just feeling like how the Dodgers felt tonight honestly. Lets put all that behind us and get this one!
Nate B and the rest of you, don't forget Chooch's infield single last year that brought Bruntlett home in game 3 vs Tampa Bay…THAT was a walk-off win (but this one was good too)
WOW!!! The single best game I have ever been too. Already being called one of the greatest moments in Philly sports history. I was hoping tonights game would be the one to send us to the series again, but I was by no means disappointed with what happened in south philly tonight. This really is the greatest game!
You said it.
"This game will go down as one of the most unbelievable
endings in postseason history"
great game, I was at both now it is a drive back to Vermont tomorrow, I do not care how much shit i get for driving down here for the Phillies, This team is awesome, and to top it all off I got to hug and kiss my wife as Chooch slide across the plate. This makes it so much easier for her to love this team and become a real baseball fan. I have been to 9 games plus three playoff games with my wife and they have won all but one, and that was because we got stuck on the subway and did not see the first inning of the Baltimore game. Jroll is great and I was so glad that he got the game winner so all those on here that bad mouth him all year will now shut up. I love this team one more win and we go back to where we belong the WFS
You're welcome.
outstanding game. i only worry about hamels for game 5, who has been like a sieve in allowing runs (game 1 proof). Hillbilly has to pull him after allowing no more than two run in the early innings. You can't afford to leave him in for 5 or 6 innings and allow 5 or 6 runs to score.
Remember you have Happ who is fresh and not really used.
Hamels just doesn't have it this year, sorry, but his stuff is off and he can't adjust to fix it.
If it were me, I would pitch Happ or split the two to pitch the first 6 i or 7 innings
Finally home after the game, a cheesesteak at Pat's, and a two hour ride up the turnpike! WHAT A GAME!!!! Still cannot believe it! It has me thinking about another jaunt to Philly on Wednesday night. I don't think I can wait until WS Game 5 to see those Phillies play again!
And congrats to Brian on the new one!
I am still in shock. What a game. Its with the stairs homer last year as my 2 all time best sports monets.
Hamels has again a chance to step up. if we got 3 more good starts out of him I like our chances.
Just the most remarkable thing. They are the fightin phils for a reason. Did Buck Martinez cry?
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
What a game. WHAT A GAME!
Rollins hit that game winning triple about 5am GMT. Damn near woke up the neighbour hood when he did!
Great end! It seems that each time different guys come through. That's what happens when a team is winning. Go Phils! 1 more win to 2nd World Series. And I hope that the Angels give the Yankees plenty of grief and maybe come back to ast least force game 7. Spend their starters so that the Phils pitchers are rested in their regular rotation. We ARE the Team to Beat! I
have been saying all season this quote from the old WIBG dejays of yester-year: Sooo Nice, We Gonna do it TWICE! Go Phillies.
In my mind, Jimmy was on the hook for the loss had he not come through with the knock. He clearly had a play on that looping fly ball that fell between he, Shane and Raul, and he backed off because he heard footsteps. If he lays out — or even leans forward — he makes that catch and the Dodgers don't score their fourth run.
It seemed to me he was thinking about redemption, too. He scorched groundballs in his next two ABs, then the knock.
What a great moment.
SDO, I was thinking about your spot-on "Broxton walks Stairs, Bruntlett pinch runs" prediction even before it played out. Good stuff.
Charlie upset me in the fifth when he sent Blanton out there to hit with two outs, a man on and trailing by a run. Seemed like a waste of an inning to me, and in spot where we really needed a run. And of course, Blanton gave up a run in the next half (though two of the hits he gave up — including the one J-Roll short-armed — were fisted).
But none of that matters now. And that's probably a good thing to keep in mind when Charlie makes his moves … so often things work out in the end.
In case you missed it, here was the call in Heaven last night.
"Phils trail it 5-4, two outs bottom of the ninth. Rollins is 1 for 4 with a single and a run scored on the night. The stretch by Broxton…..swing and a miss on a fastball, no balls and 1 strike to Rollins……………. Eric Bruntlett on 2nd and Carlos Ruiz on 1st……fastball low and away, 1 ball and 1 strike to Rollins………Broxton stretches……the 1-1 pitch……swing and a LINE DRIVE TO RIGHT CENTER FIELD….. ITS GOING ALLLLLLL THE WAY TO THE WALLL!! ONE RUN SCORES! HERE COMES RUIZ!!!!! NO THROW TO THE PLATE!!!!!!! AND THE PHILS WIN IT 5 TO 4 ON A WALK OFF DOUBLE BY J ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT WHITEY?"
Hard to believe, Harry.
Nice post Gavin… can't say the same for Papa Thompson. Jimmy would have been on the hook… you can't be serious. The fact that he got close enough to make a play on that ball is unbelievable.
Big Donkey my ass….
After a seriously depressing day yesterday, it's hard to find words to describe how much the Phils mean to me right now. What a finish, what a team.
One more, guys.
Good to see LA Times blowhard TJ Simers is ripping Philly again.
My God, I've seen Eskin less nasty than that, Matt M. What unprofessionalism for a journalist, and insulting the Phanatic! I used to intern for a local suburban newspaper, and I learned that even opinion-based columns have their limits. I'm sorry, but when I was writing I could never have published that sort of thing in print, and people who do are ultimately classless. The dude isn't even a good writer, either. What a ramble of a column. Someone should show our boys this for Game 5 and really light a fire under them.
Amanda Orr writes with such passion and vigor! I love her posts! Can she please, please, please write every single post-game wrap from here until we win another WS? She's just so exciting and entertaining.
Sarcasm aside…phillies are the absolute shit. Go read beerleaguer or jayson stark for fun recaps
Its amazing how all the broadcasters on TBS rave about is how good the dodgers are at coming back from behind. Little did we know that they were 4th in the Majors behind us. So hopefully being up 3-1 will get rid of the bias of the TBS announcers but thats wishful thinking but oh well.
Unnecessary, Anonymous. You ever publish anything when you were still in high school? Amanda, keep writing, and don't be afraid to show your opinion! Your recaps are very journalistic, and that's a necessary element in sports writing. But sports-writing also requires an infusion of opinion and emotion, of capturing the moment. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Tim Malcolm wrote that the Blanton trade was a bad one. Even the Daily News's Bill Conlin wrote in June 2005, "trade Ryan Howard to a team who would appreciate him."
I do like Jayson Stark, though. Keep meaning to get his book, but I don't want to jinx the Phils.
I AM ECSTATIC, but still fear losing Game 5. We cannot hit Padilla, and Cole is all over the place these days. Of course, I think we will still win the series, but I want to clinch at home. Plus, I will be traveling this weekend and won't be able to see the games Friday and Saturday–at least not all the way through.
Here is the radio call http://www.the700level.com/2009/10/audio-scott-franzke-and-larry-anderson-call-jimmy-rollins-2009-nlcs-game-winner.html
Amazing <3
It was strange last night to keep believing even with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Even last year, I would have told myself that it was hopeless.
In fairness to Lou Gehrig needing two years for his RBI streak, there were no division or league championship series back in his day.
Thank you, Amanda and Phillies Nation crew … for giving us all an outlet to read-&-write about the Phillies !!!
Thank God, that Jimmy Rollins was still batting leadoff, which allowed him to come to the plate with the game on the line !!
@Matt M…wow, that article was almost crude. Its a shame he didnt put up a blog for responses…the phils winning out and going to the WS is all the response he needs I guess….what a tool.
I'm not worried about Game 5 … our boy Vincente gets rattled pretty easily
and if we need to back to LA .. we've got Cliff Lee going Game 6.. and then Pedro/Blanton/Happ for a game 7 against whatever scrub they put out there..
my confidence couldn't be higher.. we're heading back to the World Series!
I am STILL in shock!!!!! I can STILL hear Franske's call and it absolutely is giving me chills…..
Yeah…imagine if Rollins WASN'T hitting leadoff as someone yesterday suggested. But the key to that inning was the Stairs at-bat. Broxton absolutely was spooked by last year. The way he throws and the way Stairs has been this year he really had a very good chance if he just challenged him. What a turn of events!!
JoePhil that's the same idiot who said that the Phils and Rays should have just laid down and let the Red Sox and Dodgers play in the WS because it was the better story. Trust me this is mild for him.
I fear losing Game 5. I predicted we'd win Game 5. After a gangbusters of a prediction for Game 4, Cole had better not make me look stoopid. I want to be perfect in predictions.
To quote Lou Brown from Major League "I love this sh*t and might move to England!!!!"
Rachel, that is awesome. How did you find the MLB blunder? You do not mess with the baseball gods, they rule all. 🙂
Even if Padilla doesn't get rattled and pitches well I have this strange feeling that Cole steps it up big tomorrow. But you absolutely know that the fans are gonna be out to get to Vicente right from the beginning. We'll just see how good this dude really is.
I'm still shaking….
Franske is damn good… what makes him so good is that in all of that emotion, he somehow manages to not miss a thing. He lets you feel his emotion but he doesn't forget that the listener has to know what's going on in order to appreciate it. He has made at least two legendary calls this year; last night's finish and Bruntlett's game ending triple play. There will never be another HK but Franske is a worthy replacement.
Re: TJ Simers piece… I guess you have to resort to childish remarks when your team is a bunch of heartless losers. The fact that a Dodgers writer would criticize our fans right now is short sighted… at least our fans show up on time. At least our fans understand the importance of these games. At least our fans are passionate and not fair weather. At least our fans understand that our cheers can affect the outcome of the game (picture Sherrill and Broxton with poop running down their leg… we don't seem to have that problem in LA).
Forgotten in all of this is the reemergence of Brad Lidge's knee-buckling slider. Command issues seem to be gone as he's spotting his fastballs on the outer part of the plate… a goose egg in the top of the inning was huge. With that, Brad Lidge gets his first postseason win as a member of the Phillies (did have one with Houston in '04). That brings his postseason blown saves total to… zero.
Just emailed him…
"Same tired skits, by the way, they employed a year ago."
Almost like the same tired article, you wrote a year ago… hmm weird?
Spend more time wondering why the Dodgers choke, instead of bashing Philadelphia fans ..
We arrive early, and stay late .. I know you aren't used to seeing that at a baseball game since you cover the Dodgers, but that is how it works here in the City of Brotherly Love ..
Keep up the good work!
Fantastic win by the Phils!! J Rol…I forgive you for all of the first pitch pop-ups as a lead-off hitter this year. You've redeemed yourself quite well! Fantastic win by the Fightins!! Scott Franzke's call on the radio should go down as one of the all-time best radio calls in Phillies history. It wasn't Harry but it was darn good!!
Don M. as of right now. Pedro is pitching game 6 and Lee is going game 7 with an extra day's rest.
And to everyone, I understand your excitement but please don't jump the gun and jinx us. This series is not over until the last out has been recorded.
I can't see them skipping Cliff Lee in game 6 … World Series doesn't start until Wednesday, Oct 28th ..
So he could pitch Game 6 (giving us the best chance to win.. on his regular rest)
and if we make the World Series he could start Game 1, also on regular rest ..
Hopefully we dont ever need a Game 6 starter!
Honestly I don't think that article is that bad. I am surprised that an article for the L.A Times, not some fly by night news paper can be filled with such hateful opinion but so be it. I find it hard to be offended by those with nothing but emotion guiding their fingers. To me, this T.J Simer's guy has done nothing but add evidence to the thought that L.A is filled with nothing but delusional crazies who think the world revolves around them.
It would be one thing if this was written for a blog, something that is not intended or expected to be professional. But it wasn't. This was on the L.A Times. I am surprised that an editor would allow this garbage to be published but it has been.
If anything, I hope Charlie prints it out, puts it on a bulletin board and says "You see this? These words? Calling out our fans? Win this one for them."
And that's it. Way to go T.J Simers, you just added fuel to what seems to be an ever lasting Flame.
Foot on throat. Time to bleed them out….
Ed R… you're an older fan aren't you? One of my close friends is an older guy. He's a die hard Phillies fan and baseball connoisseur (a trivia genius); he has never been able to root for this team like I do. He has seen too many heartaches to ever feel confident about the Phillies. But this isn't about luck or jinxes… it's about talent and heart and we have more of both. If you saw Joe Torre's postgame interview, you would know that this series is over.
This team has earned my trust… they have that killer instinct and there is NO WAY that they drop three straight in the playoffs. They're like a shark that smells blood… relentless. I've taken my lumps all year for jinxing things… fellas, there's nothing wrong with confidence. Jinxes don't exist when you root for a team that leaves it all on the field.
I agree with you completely Don. If this has to get to a game 6, if the Dodgers win game 5 and send us back to L.A then we need to stop the bleeding in game 6 and not let it get any further. Who better than Cliff Lee?
However I was just reporting what was supposedly said already that it was Martinez and Lee but I am sure that could easily flip flop depending on the situation.
Actually Chuck, I am 25. So, probably not what you meant but older.
As a former athlete, and I say that lightly as my talents and skills never lead me above the college game, but as an athlete all the same, I am very much a product of superstition and belief that the jinx does infact exist and that it is, if nothing else, a relentless bitch with the worst sense of irony ever.
That is not to say that I am not confident in a team that has done nothing but show time and time again that they deserve our confidence, appreciate, understanding and undying love 10 fold. But all of that aside, I never call it over until it truly is. Neither would the Phillies.
Epic picture of Broxton almost reaching the visitor's dugout before Chooch leaps onto home plate. Check out the look on Ruiz's face. Priceless.
Wore my P cap to the Chargers game last night. Unbelievable how many Phils fans said "Go Phillies" or just gave me the thumbs up..just 100 miles south of LA! Amazin…
Sad to say, the Qualcomm scoreboard never posted a NLCS score and I couldn't get i-access inside that crypt. Had to keep walking outside to get updates. Passed the Italian Sausage stand each time and couldn't resist. Needed a brewski to wash em down of course. My gut hates me this morning but I'm ready for more. Go Phils.
PS. To the doubter wearing the Utley jersey I talked to in the 7th inning: Get some faith if you're gonna wear that shirt, baby.
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Sorry, Ed R. I pegged you wrong.
I'm not a superstitious guy… I mean, I think that players have to do what makes them comfortable and if they are forced out of that comfort zone it can affect their performance… if Giambi's pink thong gets ripped while he's dancing around in the clubhouse, he might not feel so good about his chances to get a base knock… confidence is everything but I hardly understand how the every day fan can go through rigorous routines to avoid jinxing his/her team. I guess if the fan base carries a false sense of confidence, the players could pick up on that and fall into the trap of feeling too comfortable but this team has done nothing to lead me to the conclusion that they would allow that to happen.
In the 7th inning, the announcers stated that the dodgers only need to get 5 more outs because Broxton will take care of the ninth…nice thought.
Also, Ron Darling sounds like Kieth Hernandez…i feel the same way about both of them.
By the way that above article about Broxton being spooked by the ghost of Stairs past was pretty well written, except for the sentenced that called our pitcher "Cole Hamelson". LOL.
I liked his closing….
"Citizens Bank Park will be rocking. The Phillies offense will be swinging. And if Broxton gets back into the game, no doubt, Stairs will be somewhere in the darkness, waiting.
"A day off will be a good thing, to step off of this and take a needed break," said Orlando Hudson.
Maybe the Dodgers' front office will use the time to reflect, again, on the fact that weak starting pitching has strained the bullpen, surely a factor in Broxton's late weariness.
But more important, maybe Broxton will use the time to reflect on the most important mental part of his job.
Closers forget. He could not."
No apologies needed.
I am sure that the way I act as a fan has a lot to do with the routines I exercised while playing the game. I can't help it. I am mortally afraid of the jinx. It's just who I am.
The article wasn't that bad until he ripped into the fans…..that was just a loser attempt to sensationalize his writing beyond where it needed to be.
bob….I love it…I can visualize it…"foot on throat"
I STILL can't believe it!! What do you guys think?…..Is last night more epic than last Monday's thriller in Denver?? I think so.
Chuck I do think last night was more epic for two reasons. 1. It was a walk off, where as in Colorado, we had to pitch through the bottom of the 9th which we did. And lastly, we as fans collectively despise the Dodgers and their fans where as the Rockies…eh, whatever.
What are the chances Phillies Nation can reach out to Tim Malcolm and see if he wants to write a few pieces for the playoffs? His pieces last year this time were magnificent.
"Citizens Bank Park will be rocking. The Phillies offense will be swinging. And if Broxton gets back into the game, no doubt, Stairs will be somewhere in the darkness, waiting."
That is a great line.
How important were the at bats of Victorino and Utley in the 8th? Neither player scored but those at bats really set the tone for the 9th… Broxton had to warm up and face one batter in the 8th before cooling down for a long time in the 9th. He was not nearly as effective in the 9th and that might have been because he was forced to come in for the 8th.
I would agree that the article wasn't bad until TJ went bush league with the fan/mascot bashing. Completely unnecessary… and it really didn't fit in with the rest of the article. It is almost like the fan bashing was an afterthought… he probably wrote most of the article sober and then the stupid part when he was hunched over in an alcohol induced depression.
I love how everyone is so fearful of losing game 5. can we just enjoy this one for today. the phillies will NOT lose 3 straight games in a row. they are to good. hamels will go out and get the job done. if we lose, we still have lee going for us. lets just enjoy this one. yes, we should of won game 2 but the dodgers should have won game 4. its even. thats what happens in playoff games. our team will come out very hungry. i think the angels and yankees are going 7 so lets get this over and set up our pitching for the world series. do we all agree??
Hamels WILL step up in my opinion. He has something to prove….to himself, to the fans and to his teammates.
Jimmy Rollins became the third player in baseball history to have delivered a walk-off, extra-base hit when their teams were one out away from losing a postseason game… ironically, the other two players were Dodgers (Cookie Lavagetto for Brooklyn in 1947 and Kirk Gibson for LA in 1988).
That's pretty cool…
Don't worry too much about that LA Times article. The guy is just frustrated after a couple of very tough losses just when they had a win in Game 2 that said that they might have hope this year. We would probably be the same if we were in his shoes.
As for Game 5, anything can happen but I am confident we will win it. The Stadium will be rocking, the Phils are surging with confidence, the Dodgers are as down as a team can get, and Cole will be looking to be a force this off season. Padilla pitched great in game 2 but can he do the same on short rest, in the cold, and against a very hostile crowd? Nope.
Great little trivia tidbit Original Chuck P…cool stuff. I can remember that Gibson HR like it was yesterday.
@Ed 2; I picked up on that also. They also referred to the Phils as "opposing team" when stating a stat. eg; "opposing teams are hitting .427 with runners in scoring position after the 7th inning in the NLCS." Why does it hurt them to say the Phillies? There is only one opposing team. Oh well, I guess they're prepping us for the treatment we will get if they play the Yankees in the WS.
The Phils will put these guys away on Wednesday.
Awesome win. This team never says die. It's truely amazing how they battle.
That Kirk Gibson HR made me sick. Always liked the A's since the Rollie FIngers, Reggie Jackson(went to my high school), et al.
ah my good buddy TJ simmers… i loved last postseason when i got under his skin with my e-mail and he wrote me back calling ME pathetic. what a professional!
my e-mail 10/16/2008:
"And so the story of TJ Simmers' 15 minutes of fame comes to a close in anti-climactic fashion. He never even got the recognition of Mike Wise, the Washington Capitols writer with an equally tabloid level smear piece about Philadelphia fans during the last NHL playoffs. Wise's article became such a rallying point for the Flyers' organization that they tried to give out copies to all the fans at the next home game. When the Washington Post wouldn't grant them permission (for you see, Wise wrote for an actual newspaper that happened to post his articles online as well, instead of just being a glorified blogger), Dave Mustaine, the lead singer of Megadeth made a video for the Flyers saying they could work security for his band anytime they wanted. To understand the full story feel free to read here:
No, TJ Simmers' 15 minutes of fame has no grand theatrics. The most recognition he got was a slew of e-mails from Phillies fans putting him in his place, 80% of whom wrote better than he ever could hope to. No, TJ Simmers' moment in the sun set with a whimper, not a bang. He woke up today realizing that he is a small, tired, middle aged man, with a sad excuse for a life, and a sad excuse for a profession. And he wished, deep down inside, that if only somehow, someway… he was a beat writer for a real team… the Philadelphia Phillies.
So long TJ, I wish I could say it's been fun."
TJ's reply, same day:
"get a life—you sound so pathetic"
Just one more! Will the real Cole Hamels please stand up !!!
My team nickname for the Phils the past two years – "The Goonies", because Goonies never say die, Goonies never quit and thats what the Phils do! I love this team, I wanna see a Phillies goonies shirt!
I'm still trying to figure out what is going on with Pedro Feliz' nose? What is going on there? Pimple? Wart? Bigger question is it affecting his hitting?
psujoe – that would make you a Cheltenham Panther.
That is correct OC. Class of 82.
I went to Souderton… '01. I remember walking through the halls before a basketball game (a great gym… intimate but you can tell that at one time it was probably better than most) and seeing a picture of Reggie in a trophy case. It doesn't get much better than Mr. October.
Its amazing this team kept putting guys on base in the last few innings until they finally won it.
It seems the players never had a doubt that they would eventually win.
I've never seen anything like it!
Go Phils…
It is a lot of fun to root for this team…
I was a huge Reggie fan growing up(before he became a yankee of course, LOL). He was an incredible athlete with a cannon arm in his younger years for Oakland.
How are Souderton's teams these days? I don't hear too much about them. It's all North Penn sicne CB West split again. You guys always had solid teams back in the 80's.
While we are praising J-Roll, I will add on with my favorite story about him. My brother is a school teacher at a pretty rouch school in a pretty rough neighborhood. In May of 2007, his class was chosen by the Phillies to attend a game, and go on the field during batting practice and meet a bunch of the players. But there was a bad rain storm in the afternoon, and the game was delayed an hour and batting practice was cancelled. So my brother and the kids are just standing around in a concourse underneath the stadium. And they keep getting the stadium staff's way, and they are feeling like an unwelcomed guest. And that is when Jimmy Rollins came out to talk to the kids. He talked to them for about 45 minutes. He ran into the locker room to get posters autographed for the kids. He even yelled at them for not having enough school spirit.
I did not even know Bruntlett was on the playoff roster. Just the other week I was praising Bruntlett as the best pinch runner in the league. It would have been a nice thing for TBS to mention last night, Eric Bruntlett scored the winning runs in Game 3 and 5 of the World Series last year. But once I saw him come into the game, I knew something special was going to happen.
I read that article about the Dodgers, read the first half, and couldnt figure out what everyone was talking about. Talking about the Chokin Dodgers and stuff like that…It was great, THEN the snide classless idiot remarks started. "getting a look in the mirror at fans who might remind them of themselves." Don't get me wrong, but at the same time, compared to Dodgers fans, thats a compliment. Dodgers fans are FAR worse then any set of Philadelphia fans in Professional Sports. He also must be blind "these fans as ugly as any in the country."
Morris… the Bruntlett supporter is a rare breed. Not sure I'd label him the best of anything but he is serviceable and good things seem to find him.
A lot of people have said that Reggie was fun to watch in HS. That would have been neat to see.
Souderton has revamped their athletics over the past 5 years (I'm a volunteer assistant on the basketball team)… unfortunately, I was there during some bad years (early 2000's weren't kind to us… had to go through a few basketball and football coaches to find the right men for the job). The football team is solid (second in the conference behind NP right now… both teams undefeated in the conference, set to play each other on Friday but NP a huge favorite) and the basketball team is a perennial top 5 team within the district .
I also love the TBS comment last night about how the Dodgers only needed 5 outs, because once Broxton comes into the game, the game is over.
Another great moment by TBS was when they finally admitted that the Phillies lead the NL in comeback wins. All series they kept talking about how the Dodgers were second in the NL in comeback wins, but never once mentioned that the Phillies were first.
The Phanatic should do a skit where he fights an LA fan, except the LA fan is late for the game.
Damn, I can't wait for tomorrow night.
Brian Sr… congratulations on the birth of your son!
Two thing in reference to the post by Morris. 1st, J-Roll is a HIGH CLASS guy! Many fans, (me included at times) lose sight of that because of just how outspoken and at time loud and even obnoxious he can be, especially with the "Front-runners" comments, but that does NOT take away from his community service, which he does a TON of! Not to mention, I recall an article about Christmas 2007 as well. He dropped some money for a under priviledged family in South Philly. Something like Meals for a week, bills for the month, ALL the decorations, ALL the gifts for a family of 3 or 4 or something, some of which included TV's, PS3, some high ticket items. All in all I think it was estimated in the 10-15 K range. True for him, thats chump change, but really he did NOT have to do it, but he did. He gave up his own time, and a significant amount of money (for the normal person) and brightened the holiday season for struggling family!
2. About Bruntlett pinch running. We REALLY need to remember that. FAR too often this season we have been caught with some really STUPID base-running mistakes, double plays from the outfield things like that. Yesterday if there was a mistake on the basepaths, GAME OVER! Bruntlett and Chooch came up HUGE by not being caught on the basepaths. That situation has happened quite often this season, and far to often that was turned into a double play. Bruntlett might suck over all, but I for one have not questioned his baseball brain. He has heart and a brain for the game, just not a lot of skill. Good on the Beard and Chooch for not getting caught in a DP!
That's exactly why Bruntlett was added….and how about Chooch??? Man, that dude can chug along!!
can't wait for Wednesday 😀
My Love-Hate relationship with Eric Bruntlett is well known around here. First of all, I bear a striking resemblence to him when I grow a beard. If I could find someone to do it for cheap, I would convert my Thome jersey into a Bruntlett jersey. Last year after Game 5, I was tossed in the air a few times while people chanted "E-Ric Brunt-Lett!"
During the regular season, I always say that once you see Eric Bruntlett enter the game, no matter what inning it is or what the score is, the game is over. There will be no score changes. I also usually describe his at-bats as the baseball equivalent of a punt. But more than anything, the more you curse him, the better he plays.
But you have to give the guy respect, he will forever be the answer to a trivia question.
Charlie should get the credit for knowing how to place his players into the right situation. Stairs + Bruntlett is the elixir against Broxton in the bottom of the 9th.
He knew this all along before this series started, and that's why he went for the extra man on the bench.
We are hooked up, everyone! What a team; enjoy the ride!
The Original Chuck P, first, thanks, second, I am also a Bruntlett supporter. True I think he sucks overall, but he has A TON of HEART, and I think he has a brain for the game of baseball. I find most of his "mistakes" or "errors" are because of his skill or lack of, NOT for this lack of brain for the game. I think most of the time, he makes good decisions, he just doesnt always have the skill to back it up. I am a youth soccer coach for I guess what I would describe as bunch of little brutlett's, LOL. The really dont have a lot of skill, but they play with ALL HEART! To me as a coach, a player like Bruntlett is a necessity to a winning team. I go back to the movie "The Replacements" when Hackman is walking off the field and he asked how they will get back in the final game. He replied, simply with "HEART". Also I sent a responce to the reporter who wrote that article. Here is what I wrote. ENJOY my PHellow Philadelphia PHan Brothers (and sisters). "You should be proud, that was one of the worst articles I have ever
read. Objectivity USED to be a necessity in reporting, even in
opinion based articles. This was just down right bad. You can try
all you want to bash the Philadelphia fans with "As you know, Fox
will be broadcasting the World Series and it likes to put the camera
on the face of every single fan sitting in the stands, these fans as
ugly as any in the country." and "But this is considered
entertainment here, the only bright spot if they draw the Yankees
now, getting a look in the mirror at fans who might remind them of
themselves." I suggest you actually attend a game to see just how
BAD the Dodgers fans REALLY are. Actually come to think of it, thats
a compliment to the Phillies fans because Dodgers Fan are FAR worse
then Yankees fans. Yankees fans usually actually have a level of
CLASS. So I guess that means Phillies fans have class."
Now the regulars on here know me. I have a tendancy sometime to also throw ALOT of emotion into my posts and it sometimes comes off wrong, but I dont write for a major "news"paper. But When it comes to me, you can attack me, I will attack back, but don't ever bash the following things.
1. My Family (MAJOR NO-NO, and this includes wife, kids, parents siblings)
2. My sports teams
3. My Phellow Phans
Don't get me wrong, you bash my family, you probably wont make it out of a fight alive, bash my teams, or fellow phans, No offense to you guys, I wont risk my life, but still watch out, I can and will be VERY NASTY. 😉 LOL
Eric Bruntlett IS bad ass .. but.. with two outs.. every single player on the roster scores on that hit .
I'm a big defender of Bruntlett, Bako, and any other scrub on our team because they are ON OUR TEAM .. so I cheer for them.
but I wouldn't say his baserunning was anything special last night.. he just happened to be on the right base at the right time
No doubt anybody scores from second with that gapper. But….putting Bruntlett in obviously was the right move, strategically, because it WOULD take someone like him to score from FIRST base on that hit. The fact that Ruiz got on base just made his job easier.
I think the point is well taken though that just the sight of him in there, along with Stairs and Chooch HAD to mentally get to Broxton in some way. Even if he's completely focused on the batter it's gotta be in the back of his mind somewhere.
The key to me on that one is he didnt come to far off the bag, and over committ to go to 3rd and get thrown out at 2nd. which has happened far to often to some other plays (Vic comes to mind, even though he is one of my favorites). Actually didnt Chooch do that in Game 3? Not like it mattered in game 3, but it didnt happen last night!
Yeah, Chooch got doubled up at 1st base when he over-committed to 2nd.
Speaking of base running errors… our favorite ex-Phils fantasy stat machine, Bobby Abreu, was caught over running second base yesterday. Luckily, he was bailed out by his team and the Angels proved that they're not going to lay down.
Players do stupid things when they have a chance to do something special with the game on the line… gotta stay calm and focused.
By the way… I said that I thought that a win yesterday could send a message to the remaining opponents. It sure sounded to me like the MLB Network was buying into the idea that the Phillies could pose a threat to the Yankee "juggernaut." Despite their penchant for a Yanks/Dodgers series, they were doling out a lot of praise for the Phils…
So last night we were trying to get my kids to go to sleep in the same room for the first time, and I was up and down the stairs all night trying to make it happen, and finally around the seventh or eighth inning I actually got to watch the game seriously.
It was an incredibly intense game, but two thoughts kept running through my mind. One was, we're OK even if we loose this, because no way does this team loose two in a row, so we're bound to win the series. The other was, I can't quit watching because these guys believe it's never over, and if they believe it, it becomes true!
And I was thinking, Wow, it's not much like being a Phils phan, is it? I mean, I'm used to that sense of impending doom – the dread that no matter how good it looks we'll find a way to mess it up. It was with me all through the post-season last year. I hardly know how to watch a game with optimism! So it was intense, but the intensity was waiting for IT to happen, because I sort of knew that IT had to happen!
When Jimmy's line drive went into the gap, I was jumping up and down and around in circles in the living room, hyperventilating! I had my hand clapped over my mouth because the kids were finally asleep, and if I had screamed my better half would have killed me. I finally fell on the ground and started pounding the floor. No question about it – that was the single greatest moment I've witnessed as a sports fan. I'll never forget the absolute glee of that moment.
But when I told my wife in the morning, she said, "Oh no! They're going to make the World Series again, aren't they! I'm moving out for two weeks!"
MlB Network is pretty good. They're intelligent and not biased towards any team. The highlight show in the morning is great. I love all the cuts they play of the different announcing teams.
The Yankees ARE beatable. It's just gonna be challenging. But let's not get ahead of ourselves….we still have to beat the Dodgers one more time. Let's just stay in the present.
At Buttermaker – In game 3 the Phanatic fought some clown dressed up as a dodger fan. It was a pretty funny skit
Yankees need to beat the Angels before they make other plans..
and we need to win one more against the Dodgers before we worry about either of the AL teams
the funniest part about the Phanatic boxing skit was when they said that his Opponent, "Mr. Hollywood" or Mr. LA or something..
his favorite activities include:
"Long walks on the beach"
"and Arriving late to Dodger games, and leaving early"
the rest of the skit was pretty weak
Exactly, the Yankees have a series on their hands. Angels aren't going away.
We need to beat the Dodgers one more time and they will not lay down for us.
IF (when?) we clinch the NLCS, we can worry about the AL team. Both are tough with good hitting, pitching, bench, you name it. It would be our biggest challenge for this core to date. We will be the underdogs, but if there is any team that can thrive under that spotlight, its our WFC's.
By the way… I watched that Utley play at 2nd where Belliard spiked his knee (and happened to be out on the play as well). The more I watch it, the more I realize how much that must have hurt. It shows the play in slow motion and there is contact between the spike and just above the kneecap on the fatty part. I will be interested to see if this is a problem for Utley because in my (no doubt unprofessional) opinion, he definitely has some type of puncture or horrible bruise on his knee now. Knowing Utley he will never let on to any injuries… he's just too baller, but I'm certainly going to keep an eye on it.
The Yankees have their hands full for sure. The Angels are a GOOD team. They didn't get to the postseason by dumb luck. And, yeah…the Dodgers are still in our way. Expect them to come out tomorrow expecting to take this thing back to LA.
Everyone is wondering which Cole Hamels is going to show up. Same question can be asked of Padilla. If he's anywhere close to as effective as he was on Friday then tomorrow's game will be tough. We need to slap him around early,give Cole a nice lead and watch the nail being hammered into the coffin…
While I agree that the Angels are not going to lie down, the Yankees have home field advantage, and this year it is a VERY distinct advantage because they play in a wiffle ball stadium that a 12 year old can hit a home run in. Case in point Game 2 at Yankees stadium. ANY other ballpark in the WORLD that A-Roid hit was an out, but since they play in that joke of a stadium that is a home run, and they do extras. The Angels can not put enough runs on the board to beat the Yankees at home. Do I think it is because they are that good? HELL NO! They are a good team, yes, but that absolute JOKE of a ballpark is a disgrace to Major League Baseball. I honestly think that the only team that has a chance to beat the Yankmees at all in New York anymore is the Phillies, and the only reason I think that is the amount of Lefty power we have. We were all flipping out about having too many lefty's, but really that could be ticket to a repeat.
Finally how all the "Experts" saying how great the LA pen is and blah, blah, blah have now had it stuck in their face twice in key spots in our 4 games.
Meanwhile our bullpen has been done the job. Yes Games 1 and 2 were shaky a bit. But the pen held up in Game 1 to get the win.
They were great last night……and props to Brad Lidge. I think he deserves some praise for his performance last night
The play where Utley got spiked.. I can't believe the umpire missed that
clearly his foot hit Utley's knee .. Chase was limping back towards the mound before giving the ball back to the pitcher, and then they showed a bunch of replays.
It was a GREAT play by Chase.. and I knock him a lot (I love him as a player, but I feel like people give him way too much praise, and give Howard too little) .. but that play last night showed just how hard this guy plays the game and how much he's willing to sacrifice to win
He blocked 2nd on a steal better than some catchers would block home with a game on the line.. covered in padding.. Utley is moving on up in my mind
BUT.. I'm really glad my guy Rollins came through last night!!! good for him!
So i hear that Charlie called Rollins' walk-off last night to Thome. Are you kidding me…And he pointed to right center….whoa
bob…Brad Lidge was AWESOME last night. That was the best I've seen him pitch in a long time. Our pen really did the job….and their's sucked….
But tomorrow is a whole new game. Either pen can shine…or choke. Hopefully, ours shines again
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One of the networks (I forget which one and which analyst) actually thought Chase was "illegally" blocking the bag and that the ump should have called interference and the batter safe on those grounds. Not sure I agree with that statement.
Either way, it's a disgrace that the umpire wasn't in the right position to make the call. What is it with these guys?? How easy would it have been for him to move few feet to his left so that he could see the bag better.??
If he was a few feet to his left.. he would have been out of position.
But being in the correct position doesn't guarantee you'll see the play..
similar to the Moyer-to-Howard play in the World Series last year, Moyer dove for the ball, flipped it to Howard who caught it with his barehand, but the Umpire (who was in the correct position) couldn't see Howard catch it, because he was sheilded from the play by Howard's body.
the umpire last night was watching the play.. watching the ball.. sometimes you call what you think you see.
People only think the umpires are terrible now because every play has 59 different camera angles. and sometimes even in super-slow-motion-freeze-frame .. you still can't tell . These guys get one look at the play, at full speed, and have to make a call … and generally do a great job
…if he moved a few feet to his left, he would've been hit with the throw from Ruiz
…if he moved a few feet to his left, he would've had his eyes moving, instead of him getting set to see the play ..
My bad Chuck, not trying to knock you.. just saying why its easier said than done. He was in the correct position, and sometimes that position doesn't give you the best angle on the play .
Fair point, Don….it just seemed as though he had a hard time seeing the bag, that he was behind the runner too much. But you're right…Ruiz would have hit him with the throw.
It was a tough oneand Utley was tremendous in handling it the way he did.
Is it illegal to block a bag with your leg? I'll admit that I'm not sure… I kind of thought that it was an unwritten rule.
Utley does that all the time… it's a courageous move on his part but it's also a serious injury risk. He is the ultimate tough guy… he runs hard, dives for balls, loves getting hit by pitches and best of all, he doesn't say a thing.
The umps do a good job… I think that replay could be used more (fair or foul; the Twins got robbed against the Yanks) but I like the human element. I like the fact that baseball is about interpretation. There are unwritten rules that should be upheld. I've seen guys not touch the bag on double play balls and in that instance, the player is trying to avoid a nasty collision. Are you going to allow managers to challenge those calls? I think that the only plays which should be challengeable are HR's, fair or foul calls and force plays (including putouts at first).
I don't think it's illegal. But the point was made that Utley COULD have been called for interference. I forget which analyst said it (TBS, MLB Network??). I personnaly think that he was fine where he was….the runner WAS out….but called safe.
A fielder without the ball must allow for a runner to have a path to the bag.. which Utley did.
and Utley has as much a right to make a play on the baseball, as the runner has a right to the base.
that wasn't interference.. nothing that Utley did prevented the runner from having access to the bag (maybe it wasn't "easy" access, but the play was fine)
Exactly. That's why I questioned this guy's argument. It made no sense when I heard it.
Regarding the LA Times article….
Why pick on the poor Phanatic, he can't even speak up for himself?
t. j. simers has issues, one is that the dodgers fans don't know
baseball. years ago I went to a phillies dodgers game in la, fans
come in the 3rd inning and leave in the 7th. that should sum it up for you.
the Phanatic is thee best mascot by far, for anybody to pick on him is just silly and to be ignored.
the guy is just a clown.. he makes his living by saying things dumb enough to have people talk about him
now his name is known across the country.. he couldn't be happier at that.
Who the hell cares anymore about the other teams writers, or the announcers, or the experts picking the other teams to win ..
screw it . .
we've got a great team here.. WE think we're going to win again. Let's enjoy the ride, and let the others do what they do
Well said, Don…
I'm sick and tired of the REST of the country acting as if they more about our city and our team than they do. It's complete horsesh!t.
Go Phillies!!!
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50. January 25, 2013
Pippa braved the chilly London weather in a cozy faux fur jacket by French Connection.
51. December 11, 2012
While promoting her book, 'Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends,' in Amsterdam, Pippa Middleton chose a bright purple Beulah London peplum dress.
52. December 9, 2012
Pippa Middleton wears a "Mielleuse" bomber jacket and "Amandine" hi-top sneakers by Sandro during a recent outing in London.
53. November 23, 2012
Pippa was spotted out and about in London wearing a black dress and tweed blazer by Sandro.
54. November 29, 2012
Pippa Middleton chose a faux fur navy coat by Sandro at the Quintessentially Foundation's Fayre of St. James Charity Concert in London.
55. November 29, 2012
Earlier that day, Pippa Middleton was spotted again in her red Kate Spade tri-color coat to open a charity Christmas sale at the British Red Cross shop in Chelsea London.
56. November 26, 2012
Pippa Middleton attended a party for W&W Jewellery, a British jewelry company, wearing a high waisted metallic skirt, which she paired with an ivory ruffled top.
57. November 1, 2012
For an outing to Lulu's nightclub in London, Pippa chose a red Kate Spade coat.
58. October 25, 2012
Pippa Middleton hosted a Halloween party for Children in London while promoting her new book 'Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends' wearing a brocade jersey Markus Lupfer dress.
59. October 25, 2012
Pippa Middleton steps out in London while promoting her new book 'Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends' wearing a Stella McCartney mixed-fabric sheath.
60. October 25, 2012
Pippa Middleton promotes her new book 'Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends' at a London bookstore wearing a Roksanda Ilincic wool-crepe dress.
61. October 25, 2012
Pippa Middleton wears a Paper London patchwork tunic while promoting her new book in London.
62. October 15, 2012
Pippa Middleton steps out in London wearing a Golden Thread necklace and chic oxblood top.
63. October 10, 2012
Pippa Middleton partied in London with her sister and brother-in-law in London wearing a Zara dress, black blazer, shoulder bag, and matching ankle boots.
64. October 4, 2012
Pippa Middleton was spotted out and about in Chelsea, London carrying the Gatsby bag in Arctic grey, from British handbag brand Lamb 1887. Nab your own on lamb1887.com for $307.
65. September 28, 2012
Opting for a black-and-white nautical-inspired look, Pippa Middleton donned a pair of Goldsign "Misfit" slim leg jeans, a striped Alice + Olivia Shellen Mock Collar sweater, and a hunter green bag by Kate Spade.
66. September 27, 2012
The event planner celebrated the opening of 2amp8 at Morton's in London wearing a beaded Little Black Dress, which she accessorized with black booties, a yellow gold charm chain, and a silver and black clutch.
67. September 20, 2012
The Denim Debutante hit the streets of Chelsea in New York in forest green "Jel" jeans from Italian denim brand Met, tassel loafer flats, a navy tee, a two-tone sweater, and her Tory Burch bag.
68. September 5, 2012
Pippa Middleton kicked off her birthday a night early at the U.S. Open in a lemon Phase Eight dress and Kate Spade's "Little Nadine" basket tote.
69. September 5, 2012
The Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister was spotted shopping on Madison Avenue in New York City wearing a blue blouse, red colored jeans, and her Kate Spade bag.
70. September 4, 2012
The fashionista stepped out to dinner at Le Bernardin restaurant in New York wearing a caramel blazer, lace dress, and L.K. Bennett heels.
71. September 4th, 2012
The royal-in-law was spotted at the U.S. Open in a colorblock Paper London dress and Kate Spade's "Nadine" basket tote.
72. August 27, 2012
Pippa pedaled in Paris wearing the bright blue Zara blazer she wore the day after the Royal Wedding, dark denim, and matching tassel-tie slippers.
73. August 17, 2012
The royal-in-law hit the streets of London in her two-tone Zara dress, a two-tone sweater, and matching green flats.
74. August 13, 2012
Pippa Middleton wore the Sweetheart Ruby dress by British designer Alice Temperley to the London premiere of 'Shadow Dancer.' She teamed the look with strappy black heels and a decorative clutch.
75. July 18, 2012
Pippa Middleton returned to her favorite accessories, a Prada satchel and London Sole ballerina flats, to wear with her floral dress and red cardigan for a Starbucks run in London.
76. July 12, 2012
Pippa Middleton went for a coffee run in London wearing gray Goldsign jeans, a white long-sleeved tee, low-key sneakers, a muted floral scarf, and Tory Burch's sky blue Robinson satchel.
77. July 8, 2012
Pippa Middleton took a courtside seat at Wimbledon in a bird-print peplum dress by Project D.
78. July 1, 2012
Pippa Middleton attended a friend's wedding in Somerset, England wearing a rose shirt dress with black embroidery by Alice Temperley. She paired the design with a netted fascinator, black pumps, and a jeweled clutch.
79. June 28, 2012
The royal-in-law took in a Wimbledon tennis match wearing a navy dress and macramé jacket by Irish designer Orla Kiely. She paired the look with a quilted white bag and patent leather wedges.
80. June 14, 2012
The royal-in-law went for a coffee run in Goldsign's "Misfit" slim leg jeans paired with a nautical striped sweater and sneakers.
81. June 2, 2012
Kate's sister rode on the Queen's boat during the Jubilee-timed Pageant on the Thames wearing a navy Orla Kiely sweater with white piping and gold buttons over a matching ink blue dress. She added patent Jaeger wedges to complete her nautical look.
82. May 25, 2012
Pippa Middleton attended a wedding in central London wearing a striped silk chiffon lace "Lori" dress in a pretty watermelon hue by British designer Catherine Deane. She finished the look with navy accessories, including a fascinator, box clutch, and pumps.
83. May 19, 2012
Pippa attended a friend's wedding in Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland wearing a raspberry Issa wrap dress—the same one her older sister chose when she announced her engagement to Prince William in November 2010. She finished the look with a black and rose floral fascinator, black pumps, and a black envelope clutch.
84. April 14, 2012
The royal-in-law attended a costume party in Paris wearing a metallic pink and gold bow-topped tunic over black leggings. She teamed the look with a Lamb 1887 clutch, glittery heels, raspberry lipstick and and her go-to quilted leather Whistles jacket.
85. March 4, 2012
The royal-in-law came in 412th at the Vasaloppet 2012 cross-country ski race in Sweden. Middleton worked black ski gear and an orange cap during the 56-mile charity event.
86. February 26, 2012
The sports lover headed to Stockholm, Sweded to train for the Vasaloppet 2012, a 56-mile cross-country ski race to be held on March 4th. She worked the slopes in a red ski jacket, black snow pants, a black hat, and sporty shades.
87. January 17, 2012
Pippa Middleton paired her gray Fay coat and matching French Connection jeans with Gucci's 1970 medium shoulder bag in black suede.
88. January 12, 2012
Pippa Middleton stepped out in a belted, lace-trimmed dress and black coat. She paired the look with Russel and Bromley boots and her crocodile-print "Pippa" Modalu bag.
89. January 11, 2012
Duchess Catherine's younger sister punched up her plaid Maje shirt and black Zara blazer with pink jeans by SuperDry. She accessorized with a bag by Aruna Seth.
90. January 10, 2012
Pippa cozied up in a black dress by Tania Cashmere, which she teamed with a Ralph Lauren blazer, Aruna Seth bag, Zara wedge boots and her go-to Alice by Temperley leopard-print scarf.
91. January 9, 2012
Pippa Middleton went nautical in a red, white and navy Marcus Lupfer dress. She added a black blazer and tights for warmth, and accessorized with Zara wedge boots, an Aruna Seth bag, and delicate gold necklaces.
92. January 6, 2012
Pippa Middleton went to work in black leggings, black boots, a fur stole by Suzannah, a rust-colored long-sleeve shirt, and a Toscana Bodywarmer from Celtic Sheepskin. She accessorized with tortoise-shell sunglasses and her two-tone Loewe bag.
93. January 5, 2012
Pippa Middleton took a stroll around London wearing her red Zara coat, brown boots, black leggings, and brown two-tone Loewe bag. A chocolate fedora with an orange stripe topped off her look.
94. December 22, 2011
Pippa Middleton mixed browns and blacks when she headed to work in her black Whistles leather jacket, two-tone dress, brown scarf, and two-tone Loewe bag.
95. December 21, 2011
Pippa Middleton bundled up in a Reiss trenchcoat and accessorized with a fur stole, Modalu bag, and suede ankle booties.
96. December 20, 2011
It was casual day for Pippa Middleton at the office. Her latest outfit included her Fay olive green coat, washed denim, a checked Maje shirt, shearling booties, and a Loewe bag.
97. December 19, 2011
Pippa worked a fur vest over a gray sweater, and paired the top with gray French Connection jeans, coffee shearling booties, and her Loewe bag.
98. December 15, 2011
Pippa Middleton worked a leather Whistles jacket, brown suede boots and a studded Tabitha bag while walking to work in London.
99. December 14, 2011
The It-Brit worked a plaid skirt and black blazer while strolling in London. She finished her look with her go-to Russel and Bromley boots and Modalu bag.
100. December 13, 2011
Kate Middleton's stylish sister went shopping in London in a black and white Suzannah dress.
101. December 13, 2011
Pippa Middleton was out and about in London in a royal blue double-breasted Ted Baker trench, which she paired with her trusty Russell and Bromley boots, Beulah London scarf, and signature Modalu bag.
102. December 10, 2011
Pippa Middleton stepped out for a wedding in Suffolk, England in a cream Katherine Hooker coat, metallic fascinator, and suede pumps.
103. December 9, 2011
Pippa embraced the winter weather by pairing a fitted blue peacoat with her black Russell and Bromley boots, and Goldsign jeans. She carried her signature Modalu bag to finish off the outfit.
104. December 8, 2011
Pippa opted for a sleeker look for her work day, pairing a brown wool fitted coat with a tie belt and a fur scarf. Topping off her outfit was the brown Loewe bag she carried, and her Russell and Bromley boots.
105. December 7, 2011
We spotted Pippa headed to work bundled up in a Fay wool coat, and donning her ultra-fashionable, yet practical, Russel and Bromley boots. They must be one of her favorite closet staples, we've seen her in them everywhere!
106. December 8, 2011
We spotted Pippa taking a break from her work day in a professional yet trendy outfit. Her ruffled shirt and patterned mini offer just the right amount of detail without going overboard. She streamlined the look even more by adding a blazer and black knee-high boots.
107. December 2, 2011
Pippa Middleton kept warm in an army green Fay funnel coat, black jeans, and brown boots. She accessorized with her handy Modalu snakeskin black bag.
108. December 1, 2011
This Middleton loves her coats! Pippa kicked off December in a gray tweed coat with black piping. Black suede boots and her trusty Modalu bag completed the outfit.
109. November 30, 2011
The party planner hit the London streets in a polka-dot gray dress, black blazer, and black tights. She accessorized with a black Modalu bag, of course.
110. November 29, 2011
Pippa's bright cherry Zara coat re-emerged at the end of December. This time, she chose to pair it with gray jeans, brown boots, and a brown snakeskin Modalu bag.
111. November 28, 2011
Pippa commuted to work in a Reiss coat, French Connection blouse, black pants, and brown boots. A Loewe bag completed her look.
112. November 25, 2011
Pippa knows how to winterize her looks! Here, she took a white lace H&M dress and paired it with a Chanel-inspired black tweed jacket, black tights, nude flats, and a matching neutral quilted bag by Lamb 1887.
113. November 23, 2011
Pippa Middleton headed to work in a Fay black coat with beige piping, Russell & Bromley boots, Vinnie Day heart earrings, and a Lamb 1887 beige tote bag.
114. November 22, 2011
Pippa Middleton headed to work wearing a purple dress, a tartan check scarf, a blazer, and black suede boots. She accessorized with her favorite bag—her top handle Modalu.
115. November 21, 2011
The royal-in-law had some fun hitting the ice at the Winter Party hosted by Tiffany & Co. in a white coat, black pants, and black gloves.
116. November 21, 2011
The party planner wore her gray funnel coat, Modalu bag, black knee-high boots, sunglasses, and light denim while running errands in London.
117. November 18, 2011
Pippa Middleton paired her blue and black French Connection frock with a blazer and of-the-moment black patent leather tasseled loafers.
118. November 16, 2011
Pippa Middleton stepped out in a pink dress by Sonia Rykiel, which featured a knitted sweater attached to a matching skirt. She paired the look with a black blazer, knee-high boots and a Modalu bag.
119. November 15, 2011
Pippa chose an army green Fay funnel neck coat with leather clasps for a London outing. She teamed the style with skinny black pants and a Loewe bowling bag.
120. November 11, 2011
Pippa Middleton bundled up in a black trench coat cinched with a patent leather belt. She accessorized with a top-handle bag and knee-high black leather boots.
121. November 9, 2011
Pippa Middleton headed to work in a Zara two-tone dress, Loewe bag, Whistles blazer, geometric tights, and black suede booties.
122. November 8, 2011
If it seems like Pippa has an entire closet full of Zara clothes, that's because she does! Here, she wore another look from the retailer—a red animal print dress, which she covered up with a collarless coat. She accessorized with knee-high boots and her trusty Modalu bag in black.
123. November 3, 2011
Pippa Middleton headed out wearing her blue Sara Berman velvet trim jacket over an LBD, and she paired the look with black suede booties and her Modalu black bag.
124. November 2, 2011
Duchess Catherine's younger sister bundled up in a gray funnel-neck Fay coat and knee-high black boots. She toted a black version of her favorite Modalu bag.
125. November 1, 2011
Pippa Middleton paired her printed Whistles dress with black tights, buckled brown boots and her go-to Modalu bag. She topped off the look with a wooly cardigan.
126. October 28, 2011
Pippa Middleton rewore her lace H&M dress (last seen in September 2011), and bundled up in a Zara wool coat. Slouchy boots and a Modalu handbag completed her look.
127. October 27, 2011
Pippa Middleton threw a black blazer over a cobalt turtleneck dress. She paired the look with semi-sheer tights and suede Kate Kuba lace-up booties.
128. October 26, 2011
Pippa stepped out wearing a Sara Berman velvet trim jacket, black trousers, Kate Kuba lace-up boots, a Beulah London blue heart scarf and Bulgari sunglasses in London.
129. October 21, 2011
Pippa Middleton bundled up in a red Zara coat, knee-high suede boots, a tan Modalu bag, and a leopard print Temperley scarf for a walk in London.
130. October 13, 2011
Pippa Middleton wowed at the All Saints and Too Many Women charity bash in a floor-length floral dress by Project D.
131. October 13, 2011
Duchess Catherine's younger sister punched up her LBD with a Prada handbag and an Alice by Temperley scarf.
132. October 12, 2011
Pippa kept it casual in a red Zara flannel shirt teamed with black jeans and patent pumps.
133. October 11, 2011
Pippa teamed her Zara dress with a black blazer and ankle boots for her morning commute.
134. October 1, 2011
Pippa Middleton glammed up Temperley's "Long Begonia Dress" from the fall 2011 collection with matching scarlet lipstick and a metallic clutch for the Boodles Boxing Ball.
135. September 29, 2011
Pippa Middleton injected a pop of color to her white summery frock by matching a pair of poppy red flats to her messenger bag.
136. September 28, 2011
Pippa worked a blush tiered silk French Connection dress with her Pippa Modalu bag and a tan Whistles jacket for a London outing.
137. September 27, 2011
Pippa Middleton paired a tan polka dot dress with a cropped black jacket and her trusty Modalu bag for her walk to work in London.
138. September 23, 2011
Pippa paired a heart-print blouse with her go-to French Connection jeans and Modalu bag.
139. September 21, 2011
Pippa Middleton beat the fall chill in a French Connection sweater dress teamed with her Modalu tan bag and suede knee-high boots.
140. September 20, 2011
Pippa Middleton sat front row at Temperley's Spring 2012 fashion show in a black and gold frock from the label's Fall 2011 collection. She accessorized with black booties, kohl-lined eyes and a perfect blow-out.
141. September 18, 2011
Pippa hit the streets of London in a turquoise sheath and black blazer, which she edged up with a studded Tabitha bag and black booties.
142. September 17, 2011
Pippa Middleton was spotted in West London wearing a heart-print top paired with a black blazer and medium-wash skinny jeans. She finished the look with gold hoop earrings, and her Knomo laptop carrying case.
143. September 16, 2011
Pippa Middleton was out and about in West London wearing a plaid button-down over French Connection jeans. She accessorized with a vibrant Prada bag and matching ballet flats.
144. September 15, 2011
Pippa Middleton teamed a leopard print French Connection blouse with skinny jeans and gold ballet flats for a stroll in London.
145. September 13, 2011
Pippa ran errands in London in a black lace H&M dress, which she accessorized with nude ballet flats and a matching Lamb 1887 envelope clutch.
146. May 30, 2011
Pippa Middleton left the Hummingbird Bakery in London wearing a pair of red shorts by Maje. She kept the look fall-ready by adding a blazer and a sturdy studded bag by Tabitha.
147. September 12, 2011
To run errands, Pippa threw a blazer over her black skinnies and white ruffled blouse. She added pops of color with a red Prada bag and matching ballet flats.
148. September 11, 2011
Pippa was snapped in London wearing a bright pink top and skinny jeans with her red Ri2k Walcot tote bag and favorite quilted leather jacket from Whistles.
149. September 11, 2011
Pippa Middleton chose a purple Temperley frock, a black coat and a tiered fascinator for the wedding of her pals Rose Laing and Jake French.
150. September 10, 2011
Pippa Middleton was spotted in London working a swan-print Zara dress, which she punched up with a cherry Prada bag and matching ballet flats.
151. September 6, 2011
Pippa Middleton spent her 28th birthday in London in a black blazer layered over an ivory lace dress by H&M. She paired the look with black boots, gold hoop earrings, and her Knomo laptop carrying case.
152. September 5, 2011
Pippa Middleton headed out wearing a two-tone dress by French Connection. A black bag with gold hardware, black flats, and black shades completed her look.
153. September 2, 2011
Pippa punched up her all-blue ensemble with an orange handbag in early September.
154. September 1, 2011
Pippa Middleton paired her white silk blouse with gray Goldsign jeans and her signature Modalu Pippa bag in a brown crocodile finish while out and about in London in early September.
155. August 26, 2011
Pippa ran errands in a black Fay raincoat with chic beige detail, which matched her nude Russell and Bromley flats and Ri2k handbag.
156. August 25, 2011
For a night at the London club Public with boyfriend Alex Loudon, Pippa wore a Whistles zipper dress, a studded grey leather jacket by Sara Berman and metallic heels.
157. August 23, 2011
Pippa side-stepped the London rain in black strappy espadrilles, a grey-paneled trench coat by Reiss, a brown crocodile handbag by Modalu and her trusty umbrella.
158. August 22, 2011
Pippa layered a cropped white jacket over her blush Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent maxi dress for a weekend errand in late August. She also carried her yellow Ri2k handbag.
159. August 17, 2011
Pippa Middleton went shopping in an on-trend color-blocked outfit. She accented her navy and gray look with her namesake Modalu bag in brown-gray crocodile.
160. August 16, 2011
The younger Middleton sister stepped out in mid-August wearing a safety-pin-print Whistles dress, and black leather jacket, also by the brand. She paired the look with an oversize nude clutch.
161. August 13, 2011
For her boyfriend's cricket match in London, Pippa wore a poppy-colored sundress, sunglasses, a white cardigan and nude flats (which she took off while strolling around the field).
162. July 25, 2011
Pippa Middleton left her office in a Whistles printed dress, black blazer and espadrille wedges. She carried a Knomo laptop case and a Bulgari chain strap bag.
163. July 22, 2011
Middleton strolled through London's Chelsea neighborhood in a green and blue polka dot dress and navy peep toe pumps.
164. July 14, 2011
The younger Middleton sister threw on a chic black pencil skirt, a patterned zip-up blouse, embellished black flats and her Modalu bag to grab coffee in London.
165. July 14, 2011
Middleton met up with friends wearing a casual sleeveless denim dress from Whistles.
166. July 8, 2011
The stylish Londoner added some edge to her J Brand jeans and tee with a quilted leather jacket from Whistles.
167. July 12, 2011
The party planner was spotted grabbing coffee wearing a lavender sweater, gray Goldsign jeans and a red tote by Ri2K.
168. July 7, 2011
Pippa Middleton left work wearing a quilted leather jacket from British brand Whistles. She paired her tough topper with a printed French Connection dress, red purse, black flats and her Knomo laptop case.
169. July 6, 2011
After returning from Wimbledon, Middleton was spotted in a two-tone striped silk dress by BCBG Maz Azria, a label her older sister Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has also worn in the past. Her Knomo laptop case, shark gray Modalu bag, and wedges finished her look.
170. June 30, 2011
Pippa Middleton showcased her summer style in a white and navy printed dress, which she paired with tan espadrille wedges.
171. June 28, 2011
Just hours after Pippa Middleton stepped out wearing a red dress to attend Wimbledon in England, the frock sold out! The linen shift with a square neckline and gold buttons is part of the NW3 by Hobbs collection.
172. June 23, 2011
For a June 23rd shopping trip in London, Pippa chose a form-fitting blue and white wrap dress, which she paired with peep-toe wedges and her favorite gray leather Modalu bag.
173. June 11, 2011
Attending a wedding in Lambourn, England Pippa Middleton wore a black-and-white printed dress, lime evening coat, and large black hat.
174. June 9, 2011
On her way to watch a tennis match during the AEGON Championships at Queens Club in London, Pippa paired a summery crochet white dress with a cropped denim jacket and L.K. Bennett bag.
175. June 7, 2011
For a London night out, she wore a floral Maje dress with a nude belt.
176. June 1, 2011
Wearing a blush Maje blouse while doing errands in London, she accessorized with a tan Modalu bag and Gucci sunglasses.
177. May 30, 2011
Out for dinner in Paris Pippa Middleton wore a black blazer, Maje shorts, Russell & Bromley flats, and a Modalu bag.
178. May 30, 2011
She attended the French Open in a black-and-white Zara dress, which she paired with peep-toe wedges and her leather Modalu handbag.
179. May 27, 2011
Pippa went shopping in a colorful printed sheath, camel jacket—similar to one her sister wore—and nude pumps.
180. May 26, 2011
Pippa stepped out wearing a bright magenta top in London.
181. May 25, 2011
Pippa wore a color-block Zara dress and L.K. Bennett bag in London.
182. May 21, 2011
Pippa wore black denim paired with a pink ruffled top and a gray jacket, accessorizing her look with teal flats and an oversize bag.
183. May 20, 2011
The emerging fashion icon ran errands in West London wearing J Brand jeans tucked into brown scrunched boots and a blue cardigan over a nude top.
184. May 19, 2011
Pippa wore an all denim look in London, accessorizing her sleeveless blouse and light jeans with a nude bag.
185. May 15, 2011
The stylish traveler was out and about in Madrid wearing a sleeveless white blouse tucked into a black peplum skirt.
186. May 10, 2011
For the first time since the Royal Wedding weekend, Pippa was spotted in public, wearing a summery dress by French Connection and brown wedges while shopping in London.
187. April 30, 2011
Pippa wore a royal blue blazer by Zara paired with chic white denim and a gray bag by Modalu when leaving the The Goring Hotel the morning after the Royal Wedding.
188. April 29, 2011
For the evening reception after the Royal Wedding at Buckingham Palace, Pippa chose an emerald green Alice Temperley design and silver heels by Aruna Seth.
189. April 29, 2011
The maid of honor's first look on sister Kate Middleton's big day was a stunning short sleeve Alexander McQueen gown.
190. April 21, 2011
Pippa enjoyed a night out in London for friend Holly Branson's birthday party wearing a ruffled French Connection dress and fitted black blazer.
191. February 26, 2011
The English style star attended the wedding of Lady Katie Percy and Patrick Valentine in a tiered black jacket and fuchsia fascinator.
192. May 26, 2010
The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge paired her silver embellished dress with tights and classic black pumps for The Reuben Foundation & Virgin Unite Haiti Fundraiser in London, England.
193. December 1, 2009
The socialite added a pop of color to her long sleeve black dress with a wide red belt for a book launch in London.
194. November 16, 2009
Pippa got cozy chic in a chunky knit scarf, belted jacket, and black boots for a skating event hosted by Tiffany & Co.
195. October 14, 2009
The middle Middleton child wore a sunny yellow one shoulder tiered design to the Tatler's 300th Anniversary Party in London.
196. June 12, 2009
Pippa paired her summery white dress with matching wedges at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polo Charity Cup in England.
197. June 10, 2009
For a charity gala musical performance, Kate's stylish little sis paired dark denim with an iridescent top and white blazer.
198. February 24, 2009
Pippa went for a subdued all black look at the Azzaro store launch in London.
199. November 18, 2008
The It-girl showed off her skating skills wearing a fur-trimmed vest at the VIP opening of the Somerset House Ice Rink in London.
200. November 18, 2008
Once inside, Pippa revealed this loose-fitting electric blue dress paired with a metallic silver clutch.
201. November 11, 2008
Pippa arrived at the 10th anniversary party of Claridge's Bar wearing a classic black jacket and delicate drop earrings.
202. September 15, 2008
The socialite went for all out glam in this printed v-neck gown for the End of Summer Ball at Berkeley Square in London.
203. September 18, 2008
Pippa wore Issa, a Middleton sisters' favorite, to the label's Spring 2009 show.
204. September 17, 2008
England's latest fashion star showed off her '70's style in a sequined mini, silver hoop earrings, and hot pink ankle warmers for the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco.
205. September 10, 2008
The Royal Wedding wasn't the first time Pippa stunned in an elegant design. Here, she wore a beaded ivory gown for The Royal Parks Charity Gala in London.
206. June 19, 2008
Pippa established her penchant for feminine frocks years ago, here wearing a playful red dress to Sotheby's Summer Party in London.
207. November 28, 2007
The now famous Middleton sibling wore an A-line black dress with detailed sleeves and black boots to a book launch in London.
208. July 12, 2007
Pippa wore a purple printed wrap dress to London's Mahiki Club.
209. May 14, 2007
For a book launch in London, Pippa paired a floral printed yellow dress with a black shrug and heels.
210. January 5, 2007
Proving that Kate's not the only Middleton with enviable coat style, younger sister Pippa wore a red checkered jacket with light denim while out and about in London.
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Isaac Pope celebrated his 27th birthday in one of the more unusual ways — retreating from the German army's offensive into the Ardennes during World War II.
A first sergeant in the U.S. Army's 969th Field Artillery Battalion, Battery D, Pope helped lead one of the first all-black combat units in the American military. For the battalion's performance during the Battle of the Bulge, it received the highest honor available, the Presidential Unit Citation.
"Our commanding officer gave us the order to stand (at Bastogne) at all costs," Pope said Tuesday, the day after his 95th birthday. "We couldn't retreat any further. Bastogne was the American railhead. It was where our mail, our equipment, everything came in. We had to make a stand there, or else."
Paula Caplan, an associate at the DuBois Institute at Harvard University, is the daughter of the captain of Pope's battery, Jerome A. Caplan. She said while she was growing up, her father would point to a photograph of the unit and remark Pope's service and leadership. She said she considers Pope, "a national treasure."
"His job was to take care of all his soldiers in their unit," Caplan said during a phone interview. "He said to me, 'Every morning I had to know where everyone was, how they were doing, how were their families back home, did they have any worries....' He was very efficient and smart and very caring."
Between Dec. 16, 1944 and Jan. 16, 1945, that leadership was desperately necessary.
The 969th, equipped with 155-milimeter howitzers, could lob shells more than nine miles. Originally attached to the 82nd Airborne Division at the Normandy invasion, the 969th was partnered with the 101st Airborne at Bastogne on Christmas.
"The German commander, he knew he had us trapped, so Christmas Eve night, he sent planes over that dropped flares and little slips of paper, playing Santa Claus," Pope said. "Right dead at 12 o' clock – right at Santa Claus time – that's when the German bombers came. You could hear them all in the air. We knew they were coming."
He added, "They started dropping those bombs, and that's when they really had us on the go. We stayed dug in our holes as long as we could, then we started running to any dark place we could see."
When the gray sunlight broke through Christmas morning, evidence of the German bombers' work lay all around. Survivors ran across body parts of troops injured or killed during the night. Units that were overrun or broke ranks and retreated recombined as they could.
"It was a mess," Pope said.
That marked the first time the men of the 969th served with white troops other than their commissioned officers. About 15 white soldiers reformed with Pope's unit to lead the counterattack against the Germans. When the weather cleared on Dec. 26, fortunes turned. American and British aircraft came in at tree-top level to push back the German tanks. Then the supplies arrived.
"American C-47s were pulling gliders. The first wave, they brought gasoline," Pope said. "They had it baled up like bales of cotton. The next wave brought blankets, and the next brought clothing, then food. That was a happy day."
Following the break of the siege, the 969th accompanied a Moroccan anti-sniper unit, then received a well-deserved few days rest.
"We got orders to move out, and took off from there to Paris, France," Pope said. "We went right through the city of Paris. That was a day. Everybody was having a holiday. It was a good time then, because the war was coming to an end all over the place."
Heading back to western Germany, one of the biggest issues was simply dealing with the mass surrenders of German units. Pope remarked on the unit commanders — their horses outfitted to the nines, themselves dressed in their finest uniforms with shiny leggings.
"(German soldiers) were coming out of the woods and every which-way," Pope said. "They had us scared to death — we thought we were going to get wiped out, to tell you the truth. They had their arms and everything. They just gave up. Whenever they saw an American soldier, I don't care where it was, they went right to them. Hundreds at the time."
Once Germany surrendered, Pope had the chance of heading to the Pacific or returning home to the United States. He came back to Kinston, but couldn't remain idle with the racism and lack of progress to which he was reintroduced.
Pope worked with the local NAACP on civil rights issues and, while working at the DuPont plant, attempted to form a union. Pope admitted being out-front on such causes placed a target on his back. After the DuPont union vote failed, he decided to let go of the individual pressure that comes with those fights.
But looking back on his life and his years in the Army, what still gets to Pope were those weeks in Europe.
"Lord, it was something. I get right nervous thinking about it right now," Pope said. "I didn't get a scratch. God knows, soldiers got wiped out every which-way."
Distributed by MCT Information Services


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Larson, Barca won't comment on challenging Walker
Barca says he's confident Democrats will field strong candidate in 2014
Democratic legislative leaders aren't saying whether they will run against Republican Gov. Scott Walker next year.
Senate minority leader Chris Larson of Milwaukee and Assembly minority leader Peter Barca of Kenosha held a conference call Thursday to criticize Walker's economic policies and how many jobs have been added since he was elected in 2010.
When asked if either of them planned to run against Walker in 2014, neither Barca nor Larson answered the question.
Barca said he is focused on working to improve Walker's budget that is pending before the Legislature. Larson said instead of focusing on politics, he wants to find ways for Republicans and Democrats to work together on Walker's budget.
Barca said he is confident Democrats will field a strong candidate in 2014.
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