Category Archives: Baltimorons

Wild Bill, Baltimore’s Best Cheerleader

Posted on November 16, 2010 by atomictv

“Evening Magazine” feature story on Orioles fan Wild Bill Hagy from 1979. (Look for the cameo by fellow Baltimoron Marty Bass!) Producer: Tom D’Antoni Editor: Yvonne McGhee

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Wild Man Blues: Wild Bill Hagy

Posted on November 16, 2010 by atomictv

By David Dudley (Urbanite Magazine, 10/01/2007) On August 22 (2007), the Baltimore Orioles began a double-header with the last-place Texas Rangers by allowing thirty runs in a single game, a feat unseen since 1897. In the wake of this, the … Continue reading →

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Sean Carton

Posted on November 10, 2010 by atomictv

Sean Carton was Atomic Books‘ first customer. He showed up a few weeks before I opened and literally banged on the door until I let him. Then he showed up the day I opened Atomic for real, the day after Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s Grand Old Amusement Parks

Posted on October 19, 2010 by atomictv

Wild Ride Baltimore’s grand old amusement parks were the original pleasure palaces, offering exciting sights and sounds — from the Racer Dip to the Human Laundry Ride to Klatawa the Diving Horse. They also offered a way to, in H.L. … Continue reading →

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