It seems the Chicago Cubs couldn’t even get a lovely tribute to Ernie Banks right. When the statue of Banks was unveiled on Monday, one small detail was missing. At the base of the statue where Banks’ signature expression was engraved, there was a typo.
What should have read “Let’s Play Two” actually read “Lets Play Two.” The apostrophe was missing from the word “let’s.”
How embarrassing.
As a writer myself, I understand that mistakes like this often can and do happen. I’ve made plenty of them in my career. But if there’s anything I have learned, it’s to have someone proof your work (although that’s not always possible when blogging).
Whose job is it to proof this stuff for the Cubs? How many people looked at it before signing off? How many of them passed fifth grade English?
What is even more troubling is that half the people who paused to admire the statue did not notice that there was a mistake.
To the Cubs’ credit, the error was corrected today. The engraver inserted the apostrophe where it’s supposed to be. But really, what an awkward way to start the season.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Blackhawks Return to Free TV
This is no April Fool’s joke. Blackhawks' games will appear on WGN-TV beginning next season.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that all 82 regular-season games will air on cable and free TV for the next three seasons. That includes 20 games on WGN-TV, which broadcast many of the Hawks’ games in the late 60s and early 70s. The majority of the remaining games will be broadcast on the Hawk’s cable partner, Comcast SportsNet.
I remember when I was a kid, my Dad and I would spend Saturday evening watching the games together on TV. And the few games I went to at the old Stadium were filled to capacity. Those were the good ole' days.
Being on free TV again is another brilliant move by Hawks' President Rocky Wirtz and Marketing genius John McDonough, one that will bring numerous dividends – more exposure for the team, more excitement for fans, and in the long run, a more improved, perennial-winning team.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that all 82 regular-season games will air on cable and free TV for the next three seasons. That includes 20 games on WGN-TV, which broadcast many of the Hawks’ games in the late 60s and early 70s. The majority of the remaining games will be broadcast on the Hawk’s cable partner, Comcast SportsNet.
I remember when I was a kid, my Dad and I would spend Saturday evening watching the games together on TV. And the few games I went to at the old Stadium were filled to capacity. Those were the good ole' days.
Being on free TV again is another brilliant move by Hawks' President Rocky Wirtz and Marketing genius John McDonough, one that will bring numerous dividends – more exposure for the team, more excitement for fans, and in the long run, a more improved, perennial-winning team.
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