Robert Snyder
04-02-2009, 10:41 PM
I have been trying to find an online photo of a graphic from an Astros telecast circa 2002.
It was related to the Astros/Cardinals 'Co-Champion' controversy of 2002. If you are unfamiliar with the story...
http://articles.latimes.com/2002/apr/21/sports/sp-bbcolnotes21
Astros, Cardinals Ready for Round 2
By Ross Newhan
April 21, 2002
Seems the Astros are upset that a banner in the home bullpen at Busch Stadium proclaims the Cardinals as co-champions of the Central last year. One Astro was so upset about it that he called the press box to complain during last week's first series between the teams.
It will be recalled that they finished 2001 tied at 93-69.
The Astros, after defeating the Cardinals in the final regular-season game and winning the season series, 9-7, moved on as division champions, relegating the Cardinals to the wild-card slot in the playoffs.
Not only were the Astros offended by the banner, but they defaced the cover of a St. Louis media guide and circulated it through their clubhouse with the words, "2001 N.L. Central Co-Champions" changed to "Wild Card."
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The graphic from the telecast was titled: "Notable Co-Champions in History", and it listed 'France- 1945' and some other historical references in addition to the 'Cardinals- 2001'. If I remember correctly, Jim Deshaies came up with the joke.
I tried looking through the BBS Search for the graphic and was unsuccessful. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
It was related to the Astros/Cardinals 'Co-Champion' controversy of 2002. If you are unfamiliar with the story...
http://articles.latimes.com/2002/apr/21/sports/sp-bbcolnotes21
Astros, Cardinals Ready for Round 2
By Ross Newhan
April 21, 2002
Seems the Astros are upset that a banner in the home bullpen at Busch Stadium proclaims the Cardinals as co-champions of the Central last year. One Astro was so upset about it that he called the press box to complain during last week's first series between the teams.
It will be recalled that they finished 2001 tied at 93-69.
The Astros, after defeating the Cardinals in the final regular-season game and winning the season series, 9-7, moved on as division champions, relegating the Cardinals to the wild-card slot in the playoffs.
Not only were the Astros offended by the banner, but they defaced the cover of a St. Louis media guide and circulated it through their clubhouse with the words, "2001 N.L. Central Co-Champions" changed to "Wild Card."
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The graphic from the telecast was titled: "Notable Co-Champions in History", and it listed 'France- 1945' and some other historical references in addition to the 'Cardinals- 2001'. If I remember correctly, Jim Deshaies came up with the joke.
I tried looking through the BBS Search for the graphic and was unsuccessful. Any help would be greatly appreciated.