Rare Tony Steven's Bobblehead - New Britain Rock Cats

Picked this bobblehead up a few weeks ago.  I had seen it before but never for a price I was willing to spend.  Finally found it and I'm happy to add this one.  There is quite a back story to Tony Stevens. Read more here and here.  Figured today is a pretty good day to blog about this specific bobblehead and Mr. Stevens himself.  Soon after the 9/11 attacks, Tony Stevens stopped playing minor league baseball and joined the Marines.

Thanks to everyone involved with our armed forces, have a wonderful and safe July 4th weekend.

Happy 4th of July America!

It's July 4th and I'm writing this post for 2 reasons.  The first, its Lou Gehrig bobblehead day at Target Field. First 10,000 fans get the bobblehead.  Unfortunately, I won't be one of them.  Let me know if you have any good stories to share while you waited to get yours!  Good luck and have fun!

The second reason and certainly the more important of the 2, is that it's Independence Day.  Click the previous link to read all about this incredibly important day.  My brother shared a really cool story a couple days ago and I wanted to blog about it.  It encompasses a few things, Minnesota, bravery and heroism. I couldn't find the link to the story he sent me, but here's the same story from the Winona Daily News.  The title of the article is perfect.  1st Minnesota at Gettysbury: No Grander Heroism.