Rolling Stones x Shine a Light Original Soundtrack

Finally found a reasonably priced copy of the deluxe soundtrack to one of my favourite movies featuring one of my bands! So stoked! Because I love this, you should too!


Paint It, Black

Atlanta Hawks x "Pistol" Pete Maravich [1971-1972]

Usually, this would be an entry for Jersey Sunday. But today is an exception because we are celebrating this person's birthday. On hand is a Reebok Hardwood Classics Atlanta Hawks "Pistol" Pete Maravich road jersey from his sophomore season in the NBA. His unique playmaking abilities blended with his creative scoring touch made him one of the most entertaining basketball players ever to hit the hardwood.


I won this online not too long ago and I was not hesitant at all to place my bid. I have been on the hunt for one of these uniforms for a long time since reading his biography; Pistol: The Life of Pete Maravich. This is the road blue style with single layer tackle twill numbers and letters. A very interesting addition was the "Pistol" nickname added to the back as opposed to the conventional ID on the rest of the league's team uniforms.


Born on 22 June 1947 in Aliquippa, PA, Peter Press Maravich was destined to be a basketball player. He attended Louisiana State University where, in 3 seasons between 1967-1970, he became the all time leading scorer for LSU and the NCAA earning the Naismith College Player of the Year [1970]. His collegiate career average of 44.2 points per game still stands as the greatest average of all time - and this is well before the shot clock and 3-point line were introduced in college competition.


In the 1970 NBA Draft, Pete Maravich was selected with the 3rd overall pick for the Atlanta Hawks. In his rookie season, he averaged 23.2 PPG and recieved a spot on the All-Rookie Team as well as a playoff spot. His second season, however, did not go as well as his first with an average of 19.3 PPG. But once again, he helped the team to a playoff run and averaged 27 PPG in the postseason.


In his third season in the league, he averaged 26.1 PPG and passed the 20,000 point mark while making his first appearance to the All-Star Game. In the 1973-74 season, he averaged his career best in PPG in Atlanta with 27.7, second best at the time, and another appearance at the All-Star Game before shipping off to an expansion team; the New Orleans Jazz.


His five and a half season stint with the New Orleans Jazz would be his most memorable. He'd make it to the All-NBA First Team in 1976 and average a career best 31.1 PPG in the 1976-77 season. In a game against the New York Knicks that season, he dropped a career-high 68 points - one of the few players at the time to do so. Furthermore, he made three appearances at the All-Star Game between 1977 to 1979.


Pete Maravich along with the franchise moved to the state of Utah where injuries would have him sidelined or limit his playing abilities. Midway through his final season in the league, he was traded to the Boston Celtics where he would play alongside future superstar Larry Bird. Playing the sixth man role, he averaged a career-low 13 PPG and would finally retire at the end of the season after a ten year run in the NBA.


On 5 January 1988, at the age of 40, "Pistol" Pete Maravich passed away during a pickup game at a local church from heart complications. His death sent shockwaves through the basketball world, especially through the state of Louisiana where he had set his mark on the sport. He was posthumously honoured by the NBA when he was named to the 50th Anniversary Team in 1999. In 2005, he was named the greatest college player of all time by ESPNU.


Career Highlights and Awards:
Naismith College Player of the Year [1970]
NBA All-Rookie Team [1971]
5x NBA All-Star 1973-74, 1977-79]
2x All-NBA First Team 1976, 1977]
NBA 50th Ann'y Team [1999]
2× USBWA Player of the Year [1969–70]
AP College Player of the Year [70]
3× SEC Player of the Year [1968–70]
3× Consensus NCAA All-American First Team [1968–70]
In 1970, his #23 was retired by the LSU basketball team. In 1985, his jersey #7 was retired by Utah Jazz and later by the New Orleans Hornets in 2005. Additionally, in 1988, the gymnasium of his alma mater was renamed the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to pay tribute to one of their greatest athletes.


"There is nothing wrong with dedication and goals, but if you focus on yourself, all the lights fade away and you become a fleeting moment in life." - "Pistol" Pete Maravich

Montreal Expos x Andre Dawson [1980-1986]

Welcome back to my first June entry for Jersey Sunday. On display is a Cooperstown Majestic Montreal Expos Andre Dawson road uniform. The logo on the front is embroidered in wool felt material with the numbers and letters sewn on in single coloured tackle twill. Much thanks to Pickering Pro Image for the custom work.


A very simple jersey, but definitely a classy one. Purchased as a blank, I was debating to which player I wanted crested onto the back. I ultimately chose to go with a Montreal legend with The Hawk.


This New Era snapback was purchased shortly after I won the jersey online. A very classic look when thrown together from top to bottom.


Born 10 July 1954 in Miami, Florida, Andre Nolan Dawson was selected in the 11th round in the 1975 MLB Draft as the 250th pick for the Montreal Expos and made his professional debut on 11 September 1976. But it wasn't until the 1977 season, he became a regular outfielder for his club. With a .282 batting average and belting 19 home runs, he was awarded the 1977 NL Rookie of the Year Award. He would later become a multiple All-Star, Gold Glover winner, and Silver Slugger Awardee with his first 6 seasons with the team and become a franchise leader in many of their offensive categories.


He was a key component in the 1981 season when the Expos captured the National League East Division crown and advanced to the NL Championship. One of his significant accomplishments was becoming one of two palyers to homer twice in one inning on 24 September 1985 against his next ball team; the Chicago Cubs.


In 1987, bad knees had the free agent outfielder sign with a team that plays in a stadium with natural grass. He would dawn a jersey of the Chicago Cubs at the start of the season but would have them end the year with a last place finish in the National League. However, it was one of his greatest seasons earning him an All-Star Game appearance and the 1987 NL MVP Award. To date, he is the only player with that honour for a last place franchise.


After 5 years in The Windy City, he played for four more seasons [2 each with the Boston Red Sox and Florida Marlins] before retiring in 1996. Shortly afterwards, he took up a management position with the Florida Marlins and recieved his first World Series Championship ring in 2003. He is still part of the organization after they moved to his hometown of Miami. In 2010, he was selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his 9th ballot.


Career Highlights and Awards:
1977 NL Rookie of the Year, 1987 NL MVP, 8x NL All-Star [1981-83, 1987-91], 8x Gold Glove Winner [1980-85, 1987-88], 4x Silver Slugger Award [1980-81, 1983, 1987], 1994 Hutch Award, 1987 Home Run Derby Winner, 2003 World Series Champion, 2010 Cooperstown Hall of Fame Inductee, jersey #10 retired by the Montreal Expos in his honour



"I've always seen myself as an Expo." - Andre Dawson

Blog All Over You



I know the new blog header is a little lazy, but I haven't updated the top in ages. Plus, is looks badass!


Walk All Over You

AC/DC x Highway To Hell

Released in 1979, Highway To Hell was AC/DC's sixth studio album and the final record with Bon Scott on lead vocals before his death later that year. It went on to receive 7x Platinum Certification and was ranked #200 on Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 500 Albums of All Time.


Highway to Hell