Dink announces via Twitter his temporary retirement from sports betting
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fifty cint
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Did they ever find out who took a bat to Boston outside of Treasure Island like 15 years ago? Where was Heim that nite LOL
railbird
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dink isnt pro vaccine, he is anti god.
Heim
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Ha...I believe he was crossing the street from Stardust to the Riv to do a one on one radio contest against guy from Sportsmeno. Got struck in front of Riv.
I think JK was the MC.
Yep, except I think the contest was ironically called "Beat Boston" with bookmaker Nick Bogdanovich as the challenger. Boston made it to the Stardust and they had to stop it because he was bleeding all over the set. JK would remember.
I believe the show was at the Riviera an the other contestant was Brett Crow of sports memo.
JK was the host.
Alan Boston v Brent Crow, that's right.
I remember asking Brent where he stays when he visits Las Vegas from his home state of Alabama.
To which Brent replied, "I sleep on Tim Trushel's couch."
My response: "You're listening to a special edition of the Leroy's Sports Hour live here at the Riviera Hotel and Casino."
You can't make it up.
Another good chuckle the night "Boston" took one on the head:
An opportunistic listener showed up at the Riviera for the free food Jimmy Vaccaro would buy at the food court for the crowd in attendance.
This interloper was NOT interested in sports or sports handicapping, he merely wanted a free meal.
So after Jimmy bought delicious burritos one Friday night, our favorite mooch showed up the following week for more food.
Only one problem: The show was canceled and so too was the food order when two mystery men boldly attacked Alan Boston right outside the big revolving doors on the south side of the property.
Here's the way I remember what happened next:
"Boston" is bleeding profusely from his head (think pro wrestling) when our hungry listener approached me at the stage area.
I'm gathering my notes to leave the Riviera when the listener boldly asks, "Where are the burritos?"
Alan Boston is nearby receiving first aid from Riviera security and Las Vegas paramedics when he overhears the listener pose the question.
You know what happened next.
In Alan's highest-pitched voice, he goes off on the listener.
Kind of like when Alan would rant about his two-most hated college hoop coaches, Mike Krzyzewski and John Calipari.
"Where are the burritos?" Alan asked in a mocking manner.
Again from Boston, "Where are the burritos?"
"I'm bleeding to death and all this guy can do is ask, "Where are the burritos?"
An opportunistic listener showed up at the Riviera for the free food Jimmy Vaccaro would buy at the food court for the crowd in attendance.
This interloper was NOT interested in sports or sports handicapping, he merely wanted a free meal.
So after Jimmy bought delicious burritos one Friday night, our favorite mooch showed up the following week for more food.
Only one problem: The show was canceled and so too was the food order when two mystery men boldly attacked Alan Boston right outside the big revolving doors on the south side of the property.
Here's the way I remember what happened next:
"Boston" is bleeding profusely from his head (think pro wrestling) when our hungry listener approached me at the stage area.
I'm gathering my notes to leave the Riviera when the listener boldly asks, "Where are the burritos?"
Alan Boston is nearby receiving first aid from Riviera security and Las Vegas paramedics when he overhears the listener pose the question.
You know what happened next.
In Alan's highest-pitched voice, he goes off on the listener.
Kind of like when Alan would rant about his two-most hated college hoop coaches, Mike Krzyzewski and John Calipari.
"Where are the burritos?" Alan asked in a mocking manner.
Again from Boston, "Where are the burritos?"
"I'm bleeding to death and all this guy can do is ask, "Where are the burritos?"
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Jb777
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Are you in therapy?
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Ain't no amount of therapy can help that boy. Maybe shock treatments?
I doubt the weapon was a baseball bat.
From the nasty knot on Boston's head, I'd guess the weapon to be a tire iron.
No joke, the bump on Boston's bald head was nearly the size of a golf ball.
I stayed with Alan that night until midnight or so to make sure he was okay.
I think he still hates me, though.
Ray Luca
EOG Master
You know you're a weak hitter when you square around to bunt while posing for your Topps photo.
Playing at the Friendly Confines, I would have thought he might get one up in the jetstream at some point.
Then again, he was listed 5-9 and 170 pounds back at a time when shortstops were little guys before the Toby Harrahs, Cal Ripkens and A-Rods took over the position.
Sportsrmylife
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phuck there are some good stories in here.
howid
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Alldaycapper34
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Guess Dink's party will be white liberals only.
And Boston's party will feature a full menu of mind-altering drugs.