The Reason Why SF Giants Won the World Series

Some folks might consider the baseball gods as fantasy land, but we believe in them - don't judge! So having said that, it should be no coincidence that three well known individuals with tremendous connections to the club passed away in 2010 and 2012. They probably helped the Giants see the promise land and hoist the Commissioner's Trophy to end the 2010 and 2012 seasons.

Bobby Thomson, 1923-2010

Alexis Busch, 1986-2012

Craig Appel aka The Rally Pumpkin, 1962-2012

Gotham Club - SF Giants New Moneymaker

Recently, the SF Giants invited chartered seat members to a new social club (Gotham Club) that will be based in three locations within AT&T Park. The club is named after the original name of the franchise (Gothams), and is slated to be open this year.

The club will allow members game day access to three venues called The Clubhouse, The Game Room, and The Bullpen. The Clubhouse which is scheduled to open in 2014, will be based behind the out of town scoreboard and will offer views of the field and McCovey Cove and will hold a private bar and dining room. The Game Room which will open this year, is located somewhere on the club level behind the 3rd base dugout. The features of this space include a lounge, bowling lanes, and other parlor games. Finally, The Bullpen which will also open this year, will be located on the field level near the corner of the right field section and will allow individuals to watch batting practice and will hold a bar as well.

In addition to having access to these venues on game days, membership to the club will also allow individuals to participate in the following:


Club Socials (monthly events):

• Batting Practice in the Giants' batting tunnel
• Bowling Nights
• Beer, Wine & Spirits Tastings
• Movie Nights
• Game Nights in the Game Room and throughout AT&T Park

Exclusive Events - Members will enjoy access to premiere no‑host events throughout the year that may include:

• On-Field Dinners
• Baseball Road Trips
• Elite Speaker Series
• Sporting Events
• Concerts
• Celebrity chef dinners
• Bay cruises

And now for the big finish ... individual membership begins with an initiation fee of $2,500 with annual dues at $1,750 (or $1,250 on a three-year plan). Corporate membership has two levels, "Founding Five" will cost $10,000 for initiation and $5,000 for annual dues; "Founding Ten"will cost $20,000 for initiation and $10,000 for annual dues. Both levels require a three year commitment.

So there you have it ... the new Gotham Club. 

The Map of the Gotham Club Venue Locations

Artist Rendition of the Game Room (with Bowling Lanes)

Artist Rendition of the Game Room with Pool Table

Artist Rendition of The Bullpen

Artist Rendition of The Clubhouse

The Curse of Dawg?

We're trying to get a handle on what has become a dismal season for the defending World Champs, and while injuries have forced the club's hands on starting players that were never part of the master plan, something else is amiss.

We've been thinking what could it possibly be? Then the moment dawned us, the epiphany struck us like a bolt of lightning. It was after the Giants home game on May 12. You remember the moment. The Giants were up 5-0 against the Atlanta Braves, and Marco Scutaro stroked one to the left field wall and Justin Upton was trailing the flight of the ball to the wall getting ready to make an attempt to catch it. When out of nowhere a glove appeared from the stands and took a stab at the ball and interfering with the play.

It turned out the self-proclaimed mayor of left field, aka Dawg, was the individual that was involved in the play. A fixture at all Giants home games, and even some road games, the Dawg interfered with another ball and the Giants had enough. So the days immediately following the incident, he was banished from sitting in the front row, and was told he could sit in one of the higher rows for the rest of the season. He was going to have none of that, and basically said screw it, I'm done for the year.

Since then, the Giants have a record of 22-38, and have dropped out of first place to now own fourth place with little possibility on seeing the postseason. Could this be our Billy the Goat moment? Perhaps it's time to reinstate Dawg to his regular post because last night's thrashing by the Reds was enough for us.

The "Dawg"

World Series Hangover?

Perhaps a blog post will stir some good vibes for the Giants. After last night's extra innings lost to the Mets, we couldn't help but think about the 2011 season and the disappointment the fan base had when the team failed to play in the postseason. As you may recall, the 2011 club finished in 2nd place in the NL West with a record of 86-76, and that's with the absence of Buster Posey. So we thought it be interesting to see how the 2013 club compares to the 2011 club as of today. On July 9, 2011, the team had a 51-40 record. Compared to the club's current record (40-48), the differential in the win column is 11 games.

Is the 2013 a total loss? It's still too early to tell, but there is no doubt the team needs it's full roster healthy and injury-free.

Etiquette Guide for Fans Visiting AT&T Park

Every now and then, we all need a refresher on how to conduct ourselves at the ballpark. So without further ado, here we go ...

1. Please be in your seats by first pitch. Kinda of a no brainer.
2. Check the section and row of your seat before you venture into a section. "Ummm, which section is this?" There are plenty of signs indicating section numbers, and each row is numbered.
3. As a courtesy to other fans, please wait 'til the end of the half inning to head to the concession stands or restrooms.
4. Fans seated in the front rows of the left field and right fields lines ... DO NOT TOUCH A BALL THAT'S IN PLAY. We repeat, DO NOT TOUCH A BALL THAT'S IN PLAY. We have already seen three instances this year where fans were grabbing balls that were in play. STOP IT! If you want a ball so badly, we'll give you the $10 to buy one at Sports Authority.
5. For guys over the age of 25 ... if you catch a foul ball, give it to a kid seated near you. It will mean more to them than it will for you. Plus, you'll probably end up losing it once you start your bar crawl after the game ... House of Shields and Mr. Bings are popular spots to lose your stuff.
6. DO NOT DO THE WAVE ... EVER! AT&T Park is a wave-free zone.
7. Bring a good attitude ... everyone is there to have a good time and to watch the Giants win. If you're a trouble maker, you will be escorted out of the park. We have seen this happen many times ... we even witnessed two guys get kicked out during the national anthem two years ago for causing a ruckus in the left field bleachers.
8. Avoid using profanity. We know, this can be tough ... but, there are so many kids that attend games and we know many parents that cringe when someone next to them is cursing like a drunken sailor.
9. If you catch a home run ball from the visiting team, throw it back. The exception to this rule is if you catch a milestone home run (i.e. first career HR, 100th HR, 200th HR, etc.).

Pablo in 2011 and 2013

Great to see Giants baseball back on today, but we noticed something that was alarming and that's Pablo's weight. There is no question that he gained weight, but the amount that he's gained is the most alarming thing. We were able to see a photo of Pablo in 2011 and most recently in 2013. See the comparison photo below and see the difference.

Get a Free SF Giants Beanie

Peet's Coffee & Tea will start a special promotion starting on April 1st and ending on September 30th. Individuals that have a SF Giants ticket (it must be a season ticket) and purchase a pound of coffee beans at select Peet's retail stores (see below) will receive a free SF Giants beanie that has the 2012 World Champions logo on it.

Only five locations will offer this promotion and they are:

• 370 Fourth Street
• 692 Mission Street
• Ferry Building
• 595 Market Street
• 555 9th Street

According to the promotion, supplies will be replenished throughout the season. Sounds good to us!

In order to redeem the SF Giants beanie, you must have a SF Giants season ticket that has the promo (pictured above) on the back of the ticket.

2013 SF Giants Season Tickets Design

Our 2013 season tickets arrived today via FedEx, and we're pleasantly surprised with the design used for this season. As you will notice from our pictures, the overall design is similar to the 2011 tickets. A few things to note ... the tagline "Together We're Giant" is used on all of the tickets, and texting information for security "Foul" and guest services "Fair" are on the bottom of each picture. As far as the players are concerned, five players are pictured throughout the tickets, they are: Pablo Sandoval, Sergio Romo, Buster Posey, Matt Cain, and Madison Bumgarner.

Opening Day Ticket

Buster Posey NL MVP Game Ticket

Ring Presentation Game Ticket

Pablo Sandoval

Sergio Romo

Buster Posey

Matt Cain

Madison Bumgarner

National TV Schedule for SF Giants

At the moment, the SF Giants will appear on national television eight times in 2013. Seven with FOX Sports, and one with ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. ESPN also has the right to schedule last minute Sunday games for the second half of the season, so depending how the Giants are playing, we might see an extra game or two of the Giants on ESPN.

National TV Schedule:
Saturday, April 6 (Cardinals @ Giants) FOX Sports
Saturday, April 13 (Giants @ Chicago Cubs) FOX Sports
Saturday, May 4 (Dodgers @ Giants) FOX Sports
Sunday, May 5 (Dodgers @ Giants) ESPN
Saturday, June 1 (Giants @ Cardinals) FOX Sports
Saturday, July 6 (Dodgers @ Giants) FOX Sports
Saturday, August 10 (Orioles @ Giants) FOX Sports
Saturday, August 17 (Giants @ Marlins) FOX Sports

2013 SF Giants Batting Practice Cap by New Era

Hey, baseball is a major business, and one of their revenue streams is merchandising. So it shouldn't be to anyones surprise that a new batting practice cap will debut during spring training this year. According to New Era, the BP caps will have a more structured look - similar to the regular season caps. However, they're also lighter and have a breathable material unlike the regular season caps. Caps should be made available for sale in late February, so get your wallets ready!

The 2013 SF Giants Batting Practice Cap

Ranking the 2013 SF Giants Stadium Giveaways (SGA)

First, let us extend our kudos to the Giants brass for FINALLY increasing the quantity amount for the bobblehead giveaways. Not sure what took so long, but those long lines where fans would lineup hours in advance were uncalled for and absolutely ridiculous, especially for those that had little young ones inline too.

Okay, by now the true die-hards have already reviewed the 2013 Giants promotional schedule, and I'm sure most of them have even penciled in their calendar which games they must attend. So, as we did last year we're gonna rank the ones that will probably have the most appeal and demand.


The Must-Haves: Put anything with Posey's name on it, and fans will want it! A replica World Series ring will also be in high-demand, the LA Kings recently had a replica ring giveaway and those are selling on eBay for around $100!!! Yup, the rings will be huge! A snow globe in April?! Slap on the World Champions logo, and those will be in demand especially when only 20K are available. Gnomes?  Those were probably more popular last year than the bobbleheads - expect long lines for the Romo and Lincecum gnome giveaways. And for the giveaway that started all of the hype related to promo events, the bobbleheads will always be popular. Especially for first-timer Ryan Vogelsong ... Zito will have his second Giants bobblehead (first one was in 2007) hard to believe that it's taken six years for his second bobble head, but he did have a rough start with the club, but after last year's NLCS game 5 performance he's a legend now. Kudos to Zito!

• Buster Posey NL MVP Bobblehead, First 40,000 fans (Saturday, April 6 v. Cardinals)
• Giants World Series Replica Ring, First 40,000 fans (Sunday, April 7 v. Cardinals)
• Giants World Champions Snow Globe, First 20,000 fans (Tuesday, April 9 v. Colorado)
• Sergio Romo Gnome, First 20,000 fans (Sunday, May 5 v. Los Angeles)
• Giants Announcers Bottle Stopper, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, May 11 v. Atlanta)
• Barry Zito Bobblehead, First 40,000 fans (Sunday, May 26 v. Colorado)
• Ryan Vogelsong Bobblehead, First 40,000 fans (Saturday, June 22 v. Florida)
• Tim Lincecum Gnome, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, Sept. 7 v. Arizona)

Cool, I want one: These items feature some of the standard items, shirts, towels, fedora and banner. However, a few new ones are on the schedule too, such as the license plate frame, headphones, and sombrero. Again, anything with the World Champs logo will be in demand, and then the intrigue of some new giveaways will also increase demand.

• Giants World Champions Banner, First 20,000 fans (Sunday, April 21 v. San Diego)
• Giants World Champions License Plate Frame, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, May 4 v. Los Angeles)
• Giants World Champions Beach Towel, First 20,000 fans (Sunday, June 23 v. Florida)
• Giants Headphones, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, July 20 v. Arizona)
• Angel Pagan Knit Beanie, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, July 27 v. Chicago)
• Marco Scutaro T-Shirts, First 20,000 fans (Sunday, July 28 v. Chicago)
• Giants Plaid Fedora, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, Aug. 24 v. Pittsburgh)
• Giants Orange Sombrero, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, Sept. 7 v. Arizona)

Eh, I'll take one, but I won't wait in line for it: These items are standard on almost every promo schedule, the calendar, magnet schedule, adjustable cap, cards and drawstring backpack. The umbrella sounds cool, but it's probably one of those small ones that will fall apart with one strong wind gust. The charm necklace ... ehh, not for us either.

• Opening Day Calendars, First 40,000 fans (Friday, April 5 v. St. Louis)
• Magnet Schedule, First 20,000 fans (Monday, April 8 v. Colorado)
• Giants World Champions Umbrella, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, April 20 v. San Diego)
• Giants World Champions Charm Necklace, First 20,000 fans (Sunday, May 12 v. Atlanta)
• Giants World Champions Cap, First 20,000 fans (Saturday, May 25 v. Colorado)
• Drawstring Backpack, First 25,000 fans (Saturday, July 6 v. Los Angeles)
• Giants Trading Cards, First 20,000 fans (Sunday, July 7 v. Los Angeles)
• Virgin America 2-for-1 Flight Voucher, First 40,000 fans (Saturday, Aug. 10 v. Baltimore)

So there you have it ... the 2013 Giants promo schedule. We were hoping they would list another statue giveaway ... it should be Juan's turn on getting one of those. Anyways, if they're any items that seem of interest to you ... get your tickets ASAP. If 2011 was any indication, tickets will be hard to come by so don't wait to get your tickets!!

Where Are They Now: Kurt Ainsworth (2001-03)

As much as we love baseball, there are times when baseball can show it's cruel side. The cruel side is when a player with a lot of talent is unable to compete because of injuries - we this happen every season. And without question, the Giants have had their share of players that showed flashes of brilliance only to be curtailed by nagging injuries. In our view, Kurt Ainsworth is on top of that list. Kurt was drafted by the club in 1999 amateur draft in the first round (24th pick) after playing collegiately at Louisiana State University. After signing, Kurt spent the '99 season with the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes of the Class A Northwest League, where he started 10 games and accumulated a record of 3-3 and an ERA of 1.61.

In the 2000 season, Kurt played for the Shreveport Captains (AA) of the Texas League where he went 10-9 with an ERA of 3.30 and 130 strikeouts in 158 innings. The following year, he started with Class AAA Fresno Grizzlies of the Pacific Coast League where he went 10-9, with an ERA of 5.07 in 27 games. Later that season, Kurt was called up to the Big Club and made two relief appearances.

The following year is when Kurt's physical ailment started impacting his performance. He started the season in the starting rotation and went 5-4 in 11 stars with a 3.82 ERA, but started experience inflammation in his shoulder. He was placed on the DL on June 3, and made a rehab start on June 15 but was pulled after two innings. It was later determined that his shoulder blade was broken. As the Giants were making another run to the playoffs following their disappointing World Series performance, the club traded Kurt and Damian Moss to Baltimore for Sidney Ponson. At the time of the trade, Ponson was having a Cy Young Award year, he had a record of 14-6 with a 3.77 ERA. He appeared to be the strong arm the club needed at the time, but once he arrived to the City he floundered by posting a record of 3-6 in 10 starts.

Kurt didn't fare any better once he was in Baltimore, he made only 10 appearances in a two-year span before finally retiring from the game. His last Major League appearance was on May 10, 2004 after having a heralded amateur and minor league career. What we liked about Kurt was his competitiveness on the mound, he reminded us of Orel Hershiser. Clearly, he had the stuff to succeed on the Major League level, but his body simply wouldn't allow him to compete. Several other pitchers (Jesse Foppert, Noah Lowry) from the 2003 Giants club also suffered physically that limited their careers.

Where is he now? Though Kurt is no longer playing, he's still involved with the game. In 2002, Kurt was co-founder of Marucci Sports, and has maintained a leadership position with the company following his retirement. Marucci is manufacturer of premium baseball equipment, most notably metal and wood bats. Their wooden bats with the iconic slanted "M" logo is one of the most popular bats used by Major Leaguers today. In fact, several current Giants use Marucci, and Ryan Vogelsong often wears their hat during postgame interviews.

Marucci Sports: CBS This Morning Interview

Kurt Ainsworth: 2000 Bowman Rookie Card

Kurt Ainsworth pitching at AT&T Park

Network Baseball Theme Music

The other day, we saw a replay of the 1989 NLCS featuring our beloved SF Giants and the Chicago Cubs. In 1989, the NLCS was aired on NBC Sports, and for years they had a baseball theme music that started and ended every broadcast. Growing up, whenever we heard that music, we knew a baseball game was about to start on the television set ... it was baseball's version of Pavlov's dogs. When NBC lost their rights to broadcast Major League games, we grew up listening to the baseball theme music of other networks. 

Some of the other theme music were pretty good, but for our money the NBC baseball theme will always resonate with us as being the best. Listed below are the respective network baseball theme music ... take a listen, which one is your favorite?

NBC Sports - Baseball Theme

ABC Sports - Baseball Theme

CBS Sports - Baseball Theme

FOX Sports - Baseball Theme

ESPN - Baseball Theme

This Week in Baseball - Baseball Theme

CSN Bay Area - Giants/A's Theme

SF Giants and Football

On the eve of the NFC Divisional game featuring our hometown Niners v. Packers, we thought about past Giants that had a close link to football. We thought of one player in particular ... can you name the former Giant that played quarterback for his college football team?

Answer is available here.

2011 Blackout: Steelers v. 49ers

Matt Kemp Loves San Francisco

So as we wait for the NFC Divisional game (49ers v. Packers) that's slated for this Saturday, we couldn't help notice that the one and only Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers is a die-hard SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS fan.

We can't wait to hear Matt Kemp utter the words, "It's the San Francisco 49ers show so far."

Matt Kemp at a Phoenix Suns Game Last Year

Matt Kemp - San Francisco 49ers Die Hard

Where Are They Now: Joe Strain (SF Giants 1979-80)

Yeah we know ... Joe who? Joe Strain is not often mentioned in the same sentence as Jack Clark, Darrell Evans, Mike Ivie, et al from the 1979 and 1980 seasons, but for some odd reason his name has always resonated with us. Strain only played for three seasons, two of which with the Giants, and one with the Chicago Cubs. He was strictly a role player that played second base backing up Rennie Stennett, and his offensive numbers are not going to dazzle you by any stretch. In his two years with the Giants, Strain had one home run, 28 RBI, batted. 260 in 446 at-bats.

After the 1980 season, Strain was traded to the Cubs for Jerry Martin and Jesus Figueroa. Strain started the 1981 season as the Cubs second baseman, but his year in Chicago ended up with him being released on June 2, 1981.

One of the interesting tidbits about Strain is that he was in a punk-rock band with two other San Francisco players, and they were called the "Giants Prospects."  John Tamargo was on drums, Greg Johnston on bass, and Strain on vocals and guitar. From what we can gather, they weren't very good ... just a good way to blow off some steam on the road in the minors. A copy of their band flyer is included below, made to depict a baseball card.

It's unclear what Strain did after being released in '81, but he returned to the Giants organization and became the manager of the short-season class A team in the Northwest League in Everett, Washington from 1984 to 1990.

Currently, Strain resides in Colorado and is the West Coast Scouting Supervisor for the Giants and had a lot to do with putting together the 2010 and 2012 World Championship teams. In fact, he was the scout that signed Sergio Romo!

Strain Running the Bases During Spring Training

The Punk Rock Band - "Giants Prospects"

Where Are They Now: Marc Hill (SF Giants 1975-79)

Marc who? Yeah, you're not gonna find Marc Hill's plaque on the Giants Wall of Fame on the exterior wall of AT&T Park on King Street. However, he's one of those obscure players that we remember fondly while growing up following the Giants. Maybe its because of his 1979 Topps baseball card  (see below). We don't know where that photo was taken, but that field needs a huge John Deere lawn mower for a good cut.

Hill arrived to the Giants via a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals in October 1974 for Ken Rudolph (C) and Elias Sosa (RHP). Sosa actually ended up having a 12-year career as a middle reliever and had some solid seasons playing for the Dodgers and Expos.

Hill played six years for the Giants and usually split catching duties with Mike Sadek and or Milt May. His best year was in 1977 where he belted nine home runs and 50 RBI while batting .250. In 1980, he was purchased by the Seattle Mariners and played sparingly. After that year, as a free agent he signed with the Chicago White Sox, and would spend the next six years with the Southsiders as a backup catcher. He retired after the 1986 season.

In the subsequent years, Hill managed and coached at the following clubs and locations:

1987 - manager of White Sox's minor league team in Daytona Beach
1988 - coach with Houston Astros
1989-1991 - bullpen coach for New York Yankees
1992 - manager of New Port News (White Sox minor league club)
1993-1994 - manager of Seattle Mariners AA team
1995-1997 - manager of Carolina Mudcats (Pittsburgh Pirates minor league club)
1998-2002 - roving catching instructor for Pittsburgh Pirates
2003 - manager of the River City Rascals

After the 2003 season, Hill officially retired from the game and currently resides in Elsberry, Illinois. Hill lists Tony LaRussa and Dave Duncan as close friends, most notably because he played for LaRussa when he played in Chicago.

Marc Hill's 1979 Topps Card

Marc Hill Taking BP at Dodger Stadium

In Memoriam: Gary Carter, Pedro Borbon, Alexis Busch

This past year will go down as one of the all-time great seasons for the SF Giants ... that happens when you win the World Series. Who would have ever thought we would have two World Championships in a three-year span? We are still amazed. However, while we enjoy the fruits of this past season, it's important to remember those that were a part of the club at one time or another that are no longer with us. In our view, any one that puts on a Giants uniform will always be remembered, so with that, we honor three individuals that past away in 2012.

Gary Carter  - Catcher (SF Giants: 1990)

Pedro Borbon - RH Reliever (SF Giants: 1979)

Alexis Busch - Bat Girl (SF Giants: 1999-2002)

SF Giants Players Music Choices and Stadium Music List

We often receive inquiries from fans on a player's walk up music. Typically, they just want to know who sings it. So, with a little research we have compiled the music of choice for 2012 SF Giants, plus we gathered the songs that are typically played at the yard in between innings.

Enjoy!

Angel Pagan: Blue by Gemini
Aubrey Huff: Superstar by Saliva
Barry Zito: Doo Rags by Nas
Brandon Crawford: Writer's Block by Royce Da 5'9; Lord Knows by Drake
Brett Pill: I'm Broken by Pantera
Brian Wilson: Jump Around by House of Pain
Buster Posey: Hell on Wheels by Brantley Gilbert
Clay Hensley: Wherever I May Roam by Metallica
Dan Otero: Stop Science
Eli Whiteside: The Ocean by Led Zeppelin
Emanuel Burriss: Function by E40; Faded by Tyga; Untouchable by Rick Ross; Up! by Loverance
Freddy Sanchez: Black and Orange by Bailey
Gregor Blanco: Welcome to Jamrock by Damian Marley; Blue by Gemini
Hector Sanchez: Corazones by Daddy Yankee
Hunter Pence: A Warrior's Call by Volbeat
Javier Lopez: Coastin' by Zion I
Jeremy Affeldt: Fireproof by Pilar
Jose Milares: Lovumba by Daddy Yankee
Madison Bumgarner: Bad Company by Five Finger Death Punch
Marco Scutaro: Danza Kuduro by Don Omar
Matt Cain: Whistlin' Dixie by Randy Houser
Melky Cabrera: Crazy People by Pitbull; Right Above It by Lil Wayne
Pablo Sandoval: Dance by Big Sean; N**** in Paris by Jay Z and Kanye West; Wild Boy by MGK; The Motto by Drake
Ryan Theriot: I Wanna Rock by Luther Campbell; Push It by Salt-N-Pepa
Ryan Vogelsong: Metalingus by Alter Bridge
Santiago Casilla: Mi Roca Y Mi Castillo by Entre Mar Y Cordillera
Sergio Romo: El Mechon by Banda MS; Wherever I May Roam by Metallica
Tim Lincecum: Loud by Mac Miller

STADIUM SELECTIONS
Song 2 by Blur
Bye Bye Baby
300 Violins by Jorge Quintero
Don't Stop Believing by Journey
Lights by Journey
Twist & Shout by Isley Brothers
Summer Wind by Frank Sinatra
I Left My Heart in San Francisco by Tony Bennett
You Dropped a Bomb On Me by Gap Band
Fist Pump Song by HardKnox

Our Holiday Wish to SF Giants Nation

This holiday we want the lonely to find company; sick to gain health; sad to find levity, unemployed to find work; broken-hearted to endure; and another San Francisco Giants World Championship parade down Market Street in 2013.

Happy Holidays to you and yours. Go Giants!

The Sons of Johnnie LeMaster