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A true hall of famer

Here is a repeat of a photo of me with Cleveland Indians mascot, Slider. The reason I'm running this photo again is because I heard that Slider has been elected to the Mascot Hall of Fame.

Congratulations to one who has been with the Tribe through thick and thin.

Comments

Speedcat Hollydale said…
That is "Barney" in disguise???

yes ... I watch a lot of Barney the singing dino with my grandaughter !!

Great photo :-)
October 01, 2008 6:37 PM
Cliff said…
Speedy,our home is a "Barney free zone"

We instead watch Sesame Street with the grandchildren. They love the fact that I can do a great Grover imitation.

Helllo everryyboddy!
October 01, 2008 8:59 PM
Anonymous said…
Maybe Slider should run for President, Cliff!
October 01, 2008 10:09 PM
Cliff said…
The first mascot candidate...hmmm, has possibilities. Plus the media would never grill Slider for what he says since he never talks.

But then again, he would get into trouble since he has Chief Wahoo on all his clothes.

I think I would nominate the Famous Chicken instead. He'd be the perfect candidate for the WIXY Party.
October 02, 2008 6:35 AM
Pat Jenkins said…
i like the mascot theme wixy. remind me again which one in the picture is slider?
October 02, 2008 7:08 AM
Brenda said…
I LOVE slider!!!!

Hey Cliff, I like the shirt you are wearing!!! I think I have a couple of those around my house!!

Have a GREAT day!!!
October 02, 2008 8:29 AM
Cliff said…
Brenda, if you notice in the photo, to my right is another former band parent.
October 02, 2008 8:40 AM
Connie said…
The Tribe has had a lot of thin and not much thick! HA! :)
October 03, 2008 3:25 PM
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