What Does Going to the World Series Mean to You?

[craigharmann]

I thought this might be a cathartic, fun and awesome conversation to start this morning. Obviously, it means so much to all of us. But I think being able to attempt to express the meaning for many of us long suffering fans who remember the names Billy Jo Robidoux, Tim McIntosh, Steve Woodard, Antone Williamson, Chad Green, Nick Neugebauer, the sainted Lou Palmisano (WOAH SOLVDD) and many others is a challenge, and yet a joy.

 

For me, it means so much. Baseball has been my first love. It goes back to my dad's dad who took my dad to Braves games back in the 50's. My grandpa had a ball signed by many of the 58 Braves, which is now one of my prized possessions. My dad took me to games, and it was one of the few things that my dad and I did together, as he was too busy being a pastor. Listening to the games on the radio made me fall in love with baseball. I collected cards, stayed up every All-Star game to watch Yount or Molitor or whoever made it to hopefully get into the game.

 

My dad passed away from cancer in 2017. My younger sister passed away in 2023. She wasn't as rabid of a fan as I was, but she was there when we went as a family. I'm a bit sad this morning knowing that I can call or text them about the games, but I'll be thinking about them every game. 

 

Finding Brewerfan.net back in 2006 was absolutely a lifeline to keep me connected to the Brewers as I moved to Texas, started a family and lived life. We went back to Wisconsin in June of 2024 for my aunt and uncle's 60th wedding anniversary. It was the first time I set foot in Wisconsin since escaping Sheboygan in 2008. One of the first places I had to take my girls for that quick weekend trip was the stadium. We bought merch and I talked about the history of my relationship with the team. My girls didn't care. But that's OK. I will be buying more merch this year, but I don't want to buy NLCS championship gear. I want to buy WS champions gear. 

 

Thanks everyone for being a part of this platform. The job's not done, but I think to be able to revel in and celebrate something that hasn't happened in 44 years is amazing and needs to happen.