pcgd Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Earlier today I was trying to find out the songs that each team plays in the 7th inning strech (seem they all have them) and I couldn't find a website that had alot of them.Anyway, it got me thinking about all the cool (or lame) traditions in baseball that all the teams have (yes, even the Devil Rays) but I haven't been to many stadiums so I'm not familiar with everything so I thought I'd see how you guys could do filling in the blanks!Now I'm talking about more the stadium experience stuff, including special foods that they are known for. Could be songs, things the fans say and do, etc. As long as the average fan of that team would be familiar with it, I'd like to know about it.If this works for MLB I'll expand it into NHL, NFL, and NBA.I'm sure I've forgotten a bunch of obvious ones so list those as well!Los Angeles Angels Gene Autry's “Back in the Saddle Again” in the 7th inningCalifornia SpectacularOakland AthleticsWhite CleatsMount DavisTexas Rangers“Cotton Eyed Joe” in 7th inningSummer night gamesSeattle Mariners“Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen in 7th inningChicago White Sox"Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye"The Fan ShowerCleveland IndiansThe DrummerKansas City RoyalsFountains in OutfieldBuck O'Neill SeatMinnesota Twins"The Hefty Bag"Detroit TigersTiger Eyes light up after Tiger Home RunsTiger Growls after runsBoston Red Sox"Play Ball" pregame"Centerfield" pregame"Sweet Caroline" in 8th inning"Dirty Water" & "Tessie" after winsGreen Monster, opposing players signatures on the insidePesky PoleFenway FrankYawkey WayThe TriangleWilliamsburgThe Lone Red SeatNew York YankeesRoll Call"New York, New York" Sinatra after wins, Minelli after losesGroundscrew YMCAFreddy SezMonument ParkThe FriezeThe Big Bat (coming to new park??)"God Bless America"Toronto Blue Jays“OK Blue Jays” in 7th inningBaltimore Orioles"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" by John Denver in the 7th Inning"O!" in the Star Spangled BannerTampa Bay Rays“Fins” by Jimmy Buffett in 7th inningDevil Rays fishtankThe Happy HecklerCowbellsCatwalksChicago CubsCelebrity "Take Me out to the Ballgame""Go Cubs Go!" after winsThrowing back visitor home runsIvyRooftopsYear of the CubW & L FlagsSt. Louis Cardinals"Here Comes the King (Budweiser Song)" in the 8th InningClydesdales on Opening Day and PlayoffsLake DeWittMilwaukee Brewers"Beer Barral Polka" in 7th InningSecret Stadium SauceBernie the Brewer slideSausage RacesTailgatingPittsburgh PiratesPierogi Races"Saturday Night" by the Bay City Rollers after the 7th inning stretch on a saturday nightRecently brought back from the 90's: The TrainAnimated Pirate "hosting" the game"Dead men tell no tales."Vince Lascheid on the organThe Pepsi bottle over the right field wall steaming and lighting up, along with the Pepsi logos, after a homerun.Houston Astros“Deep in the Heart of Texas” in 7th inningTrain after Astro Home RunsCrawford BoxesTal's Hill & the FlagpoleCincinnati RedsOpening Day ParadePower StacksSan Diego PadresWestern Metal Supply Co. buildingArizona DiamondbacksSwimming Pool in standsLos Angeles DodgersDodger Dogs"THINK BLUE" SignSan Francisco GiantsCrab RacesFemale Announcer (only mention this because she's the only one)McCovey Cove Giant Glove and Coke BottleIntentional Walk Rubber Chickens"I left my heart in San Francisco" by Tony Bennett after winsColorado Rockies"Hey! Baby." Cover in 7th inningAtlanta BravesTomahawk ChopWashington Nationals"Shout!" in the 7th inning"Sweet Caroline" in the 8th inningPresidential RacesNew York Mets"Lazy Mary” by Lou Monte in 7th inningHome Run Apple"Sweet Caroline" in the 8th inningFlight NoisePhiladelphia PhilliesNeon Liberty Bell after home runsFlorida Marlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 After some honorary person says "Play Ball" before the game, the Red Sox play "Play Ball" by J. Bristol. They also play "Centerfield" by John Fogerty sometime before the game. Tessie is played after "Dirty Water" when they win.The Red Sox also have the famous Fenway Frank, the festival-like experience on Yawkey Way before games, The Pesky Pole, and there's the tradition of opposing players signing the inside of the Green Monster. I don't know if this one counts, but the light on the Hancock building changes to I think red when the Red Sox win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Boston Red Sox"Sweet Caroline" in 8th inningWashington Nationals"Sweet Caroline" in the 8th inningNatsTown: baseball's Australia.Brewers: I'm sure lots of teams have pre-game tailgate parties, but is it a big thing like them like it is for the Brewers?White Sox: "Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye" before everyone else stole it. Elsewhere, I don't want to fire the opening salvo here between the you-know-whos and the what's-their-names, so I'll let somebody else.Cincinnati Reds: opening day parade!Oakland A's: trumpet guy ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 thanks guys...they've been added.Can't believe I forgot about the Brewers tailgating...I've participated in that more than once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottysprings Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yankees: - Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America" during 7th inning stretch, Ronan Tynan on special occasions.- Grounds crew does YMCA before top of the 7th- Freddie Sez perhaps?- I'm pretty sure they only play the Sinatra "New York, New York" now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 San Francisco GiantsCrab RacesThere have never been crab races. There was an "anti-mascot" that was a crab, but never crab races.Unless they started doing that in 2008 when I decided for my own sanity not to follow the team on a regular basis.As far as traditions go for the Giants:the homerun foghornintentional walk rubber chickens (although I think that one has been scrapped since FreakShow has departed)Tony Bennett - "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" after a win US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 The Braves still do the tomahawk chop.The Brewers tailgates looked like fun when I was there. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Pittsburgh PiratesPierogi Races"Saturday Night" by the Bay City Rollers after the 7th inning stretch on a saturday nightRecently brought back from the 90's: Animated Pirate "hosting" the game ( as well as introducing news headlines, 7th inning stretch, bloopers, etc.)"Dead men tell no tales."Vince Lascheid on the organThe Pepsi bottle over the right field wall steaming and lighting up, along with the Pepsi logos, after a homerun.A couple years ago they used to have a beacon flash atop the Gulf Building after every homerun/win, but not anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Nats have the Presidents Races. Best thing about going to Nats games...watching Teddy lose. "I don't understand where you got this idea so deeply ingrained in your head (that this world) is something that you must impress, cause I couldn't care less"http://keepdcunited.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Washington NationalsThe President's Race at the middle of the 4th.Don beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappital92 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Pittsburgh PiratesPierogi Races"Saturday Night" by the Bay City Rollers after the 7th inning stretch on a saturday nightRecently brought back: Animated Pirate "hosting" the game ( as well as introducing news headlines, 7th inning stretch, bloopers, etc.)"Dead men tell no tales."Vince Lascheid on the organThe Pepsi bottle over the right field wall steaming and lighting up, along with the Pepsi logos, after a homerun.A couple years ago they used to have a beacon flash atop the Gulf Building after every homerun/win, but not anymore.And a staple since '93: losing records every year! http://www.wizardsxtra.com Is it the shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 San Francisco GiantsCrab RacesThere have never been crab races. There was an "anti-mascot" that was a crab, but never crab races.Unless they started doing that in 2008 when I decided for my own sanity not to follow the team on a regular basis.As far as traditions go for the Giants:the homerun foghornintentional walk rubber chickens (although I think that one has been scrapped since FreakShow has departed)Tony Bennett - "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" after a winCrap...sorry I think between wanting to put president races and remembering the photo of the crab suit I got mixed up when typing...I'll remove and add all the other things. I've also updated with some wikipedia stuff I found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEWJ Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 The Indians have this guy:"The Drummer"John Adams; Indians drummer guy for more than 30 years. | BROWNS | BUCKEYES | CAVALIERS | INDIANS | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uozzim Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 "Here Comes the King" was moved to the eighth inning at Busch a number of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 "Here Comes the King" was moved to the eighth inning at Busch a number of years ago.Doh! I knew that...typo on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 The Braves still do the tomahawk chop.Beat me to it.Also, they play "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" or something to that effect after our 7th inning stretch, which basically sends the place into a frenzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbreadmann Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Da Bleachuh Creachuhs! (I see you have Roll Call already, but they're a lot more than that)Orioles, the Warehouse.White Sox: 7:11?Indians... the hat guy?Angels' halo of course! And that big ecosystem environment thing in left field.Blue Jays: Restaurant? I dunno, but I hear about it a lot when the Sox go there.Pirates: Three bridges and the river(s).. gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yankees: - Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America" during 7th inning stretch, Ronan Tynan on special occasions.- Grounds crew does YMCA before top of the 7th- Freddie Sez perhaps?- I'm pretty sure they only play the Sinatra "New York, New York" now.They do, Liza Minelli objected to be used after losses and demanded they stop. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappital92 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 EDIT---- I just posted the obvious one for the O's. http://www.wizardsxtra.com Is it the shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Cubs: Ending the season sans World Series championship./Yes I went for the low hanging fruit. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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