Mustache trivia contest
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Jul 09, 2008 
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(Somebody already won, sorry)
OK, here we go. No cheating.
Jason Giambi played high school baseball with four other players who made the major leagues. The first person to e-mail me with the names of three of the players and the name of the high school wins the mustache that will be given away today at Yankee Stadium. It will be mailed out to you today.
You must include the names of three players and the correct name of the high school. Also enclose your name and where you want the mustache sent. You also must agree not to use the fake mustache to commit any crimes or pretend you’re Don Mattingly.
Of course, you also must vote for Jason Giambi 500 times or so. That’s a given.
If you have already won something on the blog, please give others a chance.
This is literally the dumbest thing I have ever done as a journalist.
UPDATE, 9:20 a.m.: Stop e-mailing, we have a winner. Congratulations to Alexandra of New York City.
UPDATE, 9:26 a.m.: I’m serious, stop e-mailing!
The Big G played with his brother Jeremy, Cory Lidle, Aaron Small and Shawn Wooten at South Hills HS in West Covina, Calif.
UPDATE, 10:03 a.m.: Alexandra e-mailed to say she’s thrilled to win but isn’t sure how good a 5-4, 100-pound woman will look in a ‘stache. All I can say is that any woman who knows her Giambi trivia has a lot going for her already. I would advise you to avoid The Big G himself, Alexandra. He’s a bit sweaty.
I’m aghast to say that 100 people e-mailed with answers. As Judge Smails might say, don’t you people have jobs? Hmmm? Hmmm?
Damon and Lidle are 2. Don’t know other one or name of HS is Los Colinas??
Chet
“This is literally the dumbest thing I have ever done as a journalist.”
I disagree, Pete. This has far more dignity than taking potshots at A-Rod’s personal life. Not that you’re alone, of course. I believe Potshots 101 is a requirement for all new journalism students.
Maybe some guy who spends his time chasing women when his wife just had a kid deserves to have “potshots” taken at him – just a little bit. Of course, A-Rod isn’t alone in that type of behavior in the sports world, but he’s high-profile and it comes with the territory.
Pete -
It’s way too easy to cheat on this one.
double dang nabbit !
So post the answer so the rest of us can see if we were right…
I know Small and Lidle went to the same high school as him, didn’t know the third guy though.
It’s Wednesday — Only today and tomorrow left to vote for Giambino! Get your friends to vote, and don’t forget to vote yourself!
My rule of thumb — vote as fast as you can under 1 minute.
ONE MINUTE and you could get 10 votes in!
Periodically through the day, try to beat your record.
Really, what’s one minute of your time?
I came up with Jeremy Giambi, Corey Lidle and Aaron Small. Can anyone confirm?
Oops. My internet is really slow and apparently missed his update.
This just in from Tampa, Carl Pavano threw 30 pitches, reported no problems. Carl then fell in the shower after the practice & broke his hip he will be day to day or should we say year to year. He hopes to sign a 5 year extension with the Yankees so he can help them regain the world title. Brian Cashman says he can’t respond to this due to ongoing negotiations with the american idles agent.
The hold up is due to the fact Carl feels he is entitled to a raise over the last contract. “All this rehabbing takes a toll on my body” Pavano stated.
Hey Pete:
Didn’t Judge Smails say “Dont you people have homes?”
“I would advise you to avoid The Big G himself, Alexandra. He’s a bit sweaty.”
Good for a laugh!
“This is literally the dumbest thing I have ever done as a journalist.”
this is clearly the reason most jobs in journalism require a degree…
I think Ms. Alexandra should send Pete a picture of her wearing the prize. It’s only fitting!!
LOL I love the fact Pete is referring to Giambi as the BIG G.
Coal? Kettle?
Can we refer to himself as Big Pete here on out.
I knew this. I hate when work gets in the way of my fun.
Neat contest, but not that difficult to find the answer since it is on his wikipedia page.
Is the ‘stache a hybrid. This is a cross, ah, of Bluegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia. The amazing stuff about this is, that you can play 36 holes on it in the afternoon, take it home and just get stoned to the bejeezus-belt that night on this stuff.