Bleed Cubbie Blue · Apr 3, 2020
FanPost Friday: Degrees of separation from a player
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesWe have all heard of the “six degrees of Kevin Bacon” a theory that suggests every actor in Hollywood is a mere six degrees of film connection from Kevin Bacon. This theory has become popular out in the real world as well, as people like you and me try to connect themselves to famous actors and athletes via personal connections.
“My grandfather’s podiatrist was Mickey Mantle’s nephew” or something along those lines, is not an out of the question brag when it comes to baseball fans wanting to feel a little more connected to their favorite players.