Pop-A-Lock - April 2019

PEANUTS AND CRACKER JACKS The Best Opening Days in Baseball History

Baseball’s opening day has been an American holiday of sorts since the

uniform had already broken history. Despite his nationally-recognized skills — Robinson was named MVP of the MLB farm team league in 1946 — the backlash that followed his rise to the pros, both from fans and teammates, was palpable. Still, as well- known sportscaster Howard Cosell said, “Suddenly, it was a new beginning.” Considered one of the best teams in baseball history, the 1927 New York Yankees started their historic run and 25th season by dismantling the Philadelphia Athletics with a score of 8–3. The slugfest was true to form for the 1927 Yankees, whose players would go on to make up baseball’s famous “Murderers’ Row.” With sluggers like Lou Gehrig, Earle Combs, LOU, COMBS, AND BABE — OH MY!

Babe Ruth, Mark Koenig, Bob Meusel, and Tony Lazzeri, it’s no wonder this team went on to win its fifth championship that year.

Cincinnati Red Stockings threw out the first major league pitch in 1869. To celebrate the start of the 150th season of professional baseball, here are three of the best opening days in baseball history.

THE HAMMER TIES BAMBINO

For decades, no one could match George Herman Ruth. The Great Bambino’s all-time home run record seemed like an impossible feat of strength — that is, until Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron came along. On opening day, April 4, 1974, Aaron smashed his 714th homer, tying Babe Ruth for the most home runs ever hit and extending the Atlanta Braves’ shutout lead over the Cincinnati Reds. A few weeks later, Aaron surpassed Ruth’s record, prompting a standing ovation from the crowd.

A NEW BEGINNING

On April 15, 1947, an opening-day game changed the course of Major League Baseball. On this day, Jackie Robinson started for the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African-American player to start for a major league baseball team. Robinson’s historic showing was lackluster, going 0-for-3 at the plate and making a solid showing on the infield at first base, but his mere presence in a Dodgers

SPARE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE

Strategies to Prevent Getting Locked Out of Your Car

KEEP A SPARE WITH YOU

Once you’ve had spares made, keep one with you at all times. It might help to carry it in your wallet if you are in the habit of always having your wallet in your pocket. You also might carry a spare on a necklace or in a purse. Wherever you keep it, you will be far less likely to lock yourself out of your car if you have two keys instead of one. You can also keep a spare at home or with a trusted friend or neighbor. But if you’re out by yourself where no one can get to you quickly, having your friend deliver it to you might be more of a hassle. A key on your car will always be with you when you travel. There are many different products made for hiding your key on your vehicle. Just make sure it’s somewhere a potential thief can’t find it quickly. Of course, as your final line of defense, Pop-a-Lock is here to help you get back in your car and on your way. Whenever you’re in need, just give us a call. HIDE A SPARE ON YOUR VEHICLE

While we offer a wide range of services at Pop-a-Lock, from installing locks at your business and home, to making car keys, to repairing and replacing key fobs, a large part of our service is getting help to people who are locked out of their cars and homes. But just because we’re here to help doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to help yourself. If you’re constantly locked out, try some of these strategies for getting back in and moving on with your day.

MAKE A SPARE

If you don’t already have a spare key, have one or two made. Just having the spare is going to reduce the likelihood that you’ll have to call a locksmith every time. If you just need duplicates of a regular key without a fob, you can go to your local hardware store. However, if you need a copy of a key with a fob, Pop-a-Lock can duplicate and program your fob quicker and for a smaller price than a dealership.

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