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REDSOX1
11-19-2004, 01:41 AM
Just a random question here but does anyone know who Tessie is in the song about the sox, my brother and I were trying to figure it out
I Are Baboon
11-19-2004, 09:30 AM
"Nessie" is the Loch Ness Monster.
PissedPrincess
11-19-2004, 12:14 PM
I believe Tessie was a nickname for a Pittsburgh player the Royal Rooters were making fun of.
metsfan001
11-20-2004, 12:34 PM
In 1903, the Royal Rooters changed "Tessies, why do I love you so madly?" to "Honus, why do you hit so badly?"
If that doesn't help, try this: http://www.yankeessuck.com/reversethecurse/tessie.html
Hobosox
11-20-2004, 04:51 PM
"Nessie" is the Loch Ness Monster.
Ahh Babs, always the helper. Great research :thumbsup: :D
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