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In response to "That's a relatively new thing that just started in the 2000s. -- nm" by David

I used to go to Blue jays games in the late 80s and early 90s and they were doing it then.

Posted by Diva (aka Diva) Jun 26 '09, 11:30

Tom Henke used to stroll out to "Major Tom".

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Closers got their start, but baseball wanted to start personalizing the players and such..so we get Manny being Manny to adult lyrics. -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 26, 11:34 7
- I think it makes sense, but only for a player's first appearance of the game -- nm - znufrii Jun 26, 11:36 2
  - You don't market players only once...you do it every chance you can - Will Hunting Jun 26, 11:37 1
    - I was speaking in terms of the narrative of the game. It certainly makes sense from a marketing perspective to do it as often as possible. -- nm - znufrii Jun 26, 11:38
- I was trying to remember the first Brave that was doing it. Vinny Castilla coming up to Smooth is the first I can recall. -- nm - David Jun 26, 11:35 3
  - Otis Nixon's was "Cocaine Blues", right? -- nm - nubby Jun 26, 11:39 2
    - boo! -- nm - dug Jun 26, 11:41 1
      - Aaaah! -- nm - nubby Jun 26, 11:42
I meant hitters prior to each at bat. There have always been musical interludes during the lulls like pitching changes. - David Jun 26, 11:33 1
- I'm talking about all the players too. I just remembered henke for the example. -- nm - Diva Jun 26, 11:38
It definitely became popular after Major League had Wild Thing. -- nm - Inigo Jun 26, 11:32

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