August 07, 2008
New Phillies Fan Club: Kendrick's Hendrix
A brief non-researched history of Phillies fan clubs: The first big fan club was the Wolf Pack, in support of rookie pitcher Randy Wolf, in 1999. He began his career 5-0 and the Wolf Pack was at literally every game and so they got some attention. They also had dances and rules and, of course, wolf masks.
The Phillies were almost always out of the race by June. Fans needed something to do to make the losses more entertaining. The Vet was always nearly empty in the outfield upper deck; there was plenty of room for banners. Sal's Pals is a CBP equivalent. The Wolf Pack begat (in no particular order) the Padilla Flotilla, Myers' Squires, J-Roll's Bakery, Person's People, The Adams Family, Giambi's Zombies, Abreu's Amigos. (More here.)
One of my favorites was the Pratt Pack, for catcher Todd Pratt. When Brandon Duckworth debuted, there were tons of fan clubs at the Vet: Duck Pond, Quack Pack, etc.
Last night the TV showed the (possibly) new fan club Kendrick's Hendrix. Give 'em points for trying. It is clear, though, they have no actual clue who Jimi Hendrix is. Observe:
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As you can see, these kids have confused Jimi Hendrix with Mr. Kotter.
Posted by D-Mac on August 7, 2008 09:20 AM
Posted to Gabriel Kaplan
, Kyle Kendrick
, Phillies
, Phillies Fan Clubs
, Welcome Back, Kotter
Comments
(P.S. I still have no idea what that has to do with Hendrix.)
Posted by: Kerry at August 7, 2008 09:50 AM
They forgot Milwood's Militia!
Posted by: SD at August 7, 2008 09:58 AM
Also, they apparently forgot that Hendrix played left-handed.
Posted by: Dave at August 7, 2008 10:00 AM
damn it someone beat me to the yellow submarine thing
Posted by: chrissmari at August 7, 2008 10:20 AM
There was also Roa Boat. And I remember Myers' Friars.
We still want Fabio Castro back.
We could do:
Fabio's Fabios
or
Castro's Castros.
Flash's Flashers. We all dress in trenchcoats and flash everyone per strikeout. We would be in no danger of having to ever flash.
Posted by: steve odabashian at August 7, 2008 10:53 AM
The one we always wanted to try was Plesac's Slestaks. That's a reference that the three of us in the costumes would get, and 45,000 other people would just be confused.
Posted by: Andy needs a nickname at August 7, 2008 11:38 AM
How about the "Nothing Rhymes with Walrond" Club, where members would wear t-shirts with Question Marks.
Posted by: steve at August 7, 2008 12:05 PM
When Joe Roa came up, my dad suggested a fan club called Boathouse Roa.
I want to start So Taguchi's fan club, the So Hos.
Posted by: dmac at August 7, 2008 12:21 PM
I think the Schill-O-Meter predated the Wolf Pack.
And if Kendrick's Hendrix flies, then I throw my support behind "I am the Walrond"
Posted by: Alex F. at August 7, 2008 01:22 PM
I think the Schill-O-Meter predated the Wolf Pack.
And if Kendrick's Hendrix flies, then I throw my support behind "I am the Walrond"
Posted by: Alex F. at August 7, 2008 01:22 PM
I think the Schill-O-Meter predated the Wolf Pack.
And if Kendrick's Hendrix flies, then I throw my support behind "I am the Walrond"
Posted by: Alex F. at August 7, 2008 01:22 PM
Lest you forget last season's Hotel Rowanda! SJP alums, smart and offensive
Posted by: John at August 7, 2008 04:40 PM
Lest you forget last season's Hotel Rowanda! SJP alums, smart and offensive
Posted by: John at August 7, 2008 04:41 PM
Hey listen guys and gals. I am part of kendrick's hendrix and we were the greatest fan group in all the land. We were established last season but had no publicity. Hendrix had and afro, and we played right handed because kyle is a righty. According to Tom McCarthy and Chris Wheeler our group was clever and i happened to be at the game the next day and heard people speaking good things about the group. So stop pooping and our parade and support us. In fact, put a fro on and come rock on with us!
Posted by: Mike Hand at August 7, 2008 05:03 PM
Kendricks Hendrix is the new up and comming fan club. screw all the other fan clubs there long gone. kendrick is going to be on the phillies for a long time. all the other ones re gone, i believe that these guys will be up for years to come.
Posted by: Bill R. at August 7, 2008 05:27 PM
The Schill-o-Meter did predate the Wolf Pack by a year or two, though I'm not sure it could be considered a group because it only consisted of two people. I'm pretty sure The Byrd's Nest (for Paul, not Marlon) also predated the Wolf Pack.
Posted by: mplant at August 7, 2008 05:47 PM
The Schill-o-Meter did predate the Wolf Pack by a year or two, though I'm not sure it could be considered a group because it only consisted of two people. I'm pretty sure The Byrd's Nest (for Paul, not Marlon) also predated the Wolf Pack.
Posted by: mplant at August 7, 2008 05:48 PM
The Schill-o-Meter did predate the Wolf Pack by a year or two, though I'm not sure it could be considered a group because it only consisted of two people. I'm pretty sure The Byrd's Nest (for Paul, not Marlon) also predated the Wolf Pack.
Posted by: mplant at August 7, 2008 05:50 PM
Kendrick Hendrix is a great group i mean sorry we are a bunch of white guys nad not black so we can't be really Jimmy Hendrix. PLus i don't see your asses there up trying to get a fan group together. Oh actually D-Mac i think i saw you in Chases chicks thats right my bad. Get a new name ya homo and if not a new name come join the new group that shows support for our team. Instead of trying to break us down and show no respect for Kendrick and the Phillies
Posted by: Rick Hershey at August 7, 2008 09:16 PM
Oh yeah and also instead of trying to rip people apart get a life and do something useful. And psychologist say people who rip on other people for no reason suffer themselves from depression
Posted by: RIck Hershey at August 7, 2008 09:22 PM
kendricks hendrix is great, if only i knew these guys
Posted by: Mike at August 7, 2008 11:26 PM
kendricks hendrix is great, if only i knew these guys
Posted by: Mike at August 7, 2008 11:27 PM
kendricks hendrix is th ebest group around, if only i knew these guys....
Posted by: Mike at August 7, 2008 11:32 PM
kendricks hendrix is the best group around, if only i knew these guys....
Posted by: Mike at August 7, 2008 11:32 PM
kendricks hendrix is the best group around, if only i knew these guys....
Posted by: Mike at August 7, 2008 11:33 PM
This group is amazing
Posted by: Fan at August 8, 2008 01:41 AM
This group is amazing, and clearly the guy who wrote the article got Mr. Kotter confused with the Hoagiefest guy from WaWa.
Posted by: Fan at August 8, 2008 01:43 AM
All you fellows up there need to slow down. Encase you forgot these guys have been here since last summer. And I agree sorry there not black. So all you guys who are saying stuff, shut up.
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Posted by: Ian Lookenburg at August 8, 2008 08:02 PM
Rick Hershey, Mike Hand,
shut the fuck up. Mike, learn to use the right form of "they're", I understand you graduated from a public school, so I can grant you some clemency. As for the other Hendrix faggots, stop trying to promote yourselves.
Posted by: Kay Van Horne at August 9, 2008 03:16 PM
Hey Kay Van Gay. I don't see you coming up with any bright ideas for a fan group. And sorry for not typing correct English. I didn't know that all blog comments had to use correct spelling and punctuation.
Posted by: Mike Hand at August 10, 2008 02:40 AM
Ha kay van gay now that is a god damn clever name but I think you should come and rock with us gay
Posted by: Rick hershey at August 10, 2008 06:58 PM
Here are some things to consider:
1. "Most critics are cynical assholes" -Big Daddy
2. It is just a fan group! Do something useful with your lives; stop wasting time blogging on pointless topics.
3. Grab a fro and come join us at the next game we attend. You can't criticize us until you have experienced it.
4.Ian Lookenburg, you need to chill out. For a "non-public school" graduate, you have quite some potty mouth. In public school terms, "Who are you, just shut the fuck up!" If you have a problem with Rick Hershey and Mike Hand, then you have one with me too.
5. To clarify matters with the Hoagie Fest/Mr. Kotter character: The sign was only temporary, no need to be debating about it. We appeared on TV last season with our regular Kendrick's Hendrix banner. However, I had it at my house and was on vacation during the August 6th game.
6. Spend less time belittling us and come up with your own fan group! It's easy to pick apart people, back up your word and come up with a creative group.
7. Fuck the METS, Go Phillies!
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 12, 2008 12:23 AM
REVISED
I apologize to Ian Lookenburg and thanks for the support. I intended #4 of my last post for Kay Van Faggot.
It should read:
#4 Kay Van Horne, you need to chill out. For a "non-public school" graduate, you have quite some potty mouth. In public school terms, "Who are you, just shut the fuck up!" If you have a problem with Rick Hershey and Mike Hand, then you have one with me too.
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 12, 2008 12:41 AM
Hey Kevin Walsh thanks for the correction. Go Kendricks Hendrix! Two I want to come out and rock. Three, Kay Van Hourne, loose the temper you fuck if you were a true phillies fan you would support, and that goes for the rest of you. These guys are great and should be rockin'. Kevin Walsh which one are you?
Posted by: Ian Lookenburg at August 13, 2008 12:44 AM
GO KENDRICKS HENDRIX.
Posted by: Ian Lookenburg at August 13, 2008 12:47 AM
Ian,
Thanks again for the support. I'm not pictured with the group above because I was on vacation during the last game but I was in the group last summer.
-Kevin Walsh
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 13, 2008 02:33 AM
wow. Way to go Kendrick's Hendrix. Way to not look like a group of uneducated morons. Its even better that out of 37 comments, over half were from members of "Kendrick's Hendrix" bashing other people for their own group's ignorance. I think before you decided to make a fan club featuring Jimmy Hendrix, you should have taken five minutes out of your busy day to learn about James Marshall Hendrix. You at least know that he's dead, right?
Posted by: ploopie at August 13, 2008 03:18 AM
Wow, your statement lost all its validity when I saw your name was ploopie. You have some nerve to make fun of people with a display name like that.
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 13, 2008 09:36 AM
Wow ploopie, get a life these guys are good and I am not from this group you are making fun of. Get a life. I think they do know about "James Marshall Hendrix", if they made it part of their group you idiot. Shut up and never talk.
Posted by: Ian Lookenburg at August 14, 2008 08:35 PM
Ploopie why are you being so maniacal, its completly unessecary. Its people like you that give Philadelphia a bad name. Do you realize that its a group of kids having fun I'm sorry that they didn't study his life story beforehand, do you realize the only reason they use Hendrix is because it rhymes. Your probly an inferior nagger that is still upset that your people were slaves 200 years ago, forget it pal their your ancestors stop acting like your still being suppressed by the superior white man...
Posted by: JOSE REYES at August 15, 2008 12:44 AM
Ploopie why are you being so maniacal, its completly unessecary. Its people like you that give Philadelphia a bad name. Do you realize that its a group of kids having fun I'm sorry that they didn't study his life story beforehand, do you realize the only reason they use Hendrix is because it rhymes. Your probly an inferior nagger(*one who nags) that is still upset that your people were slaves 200 years ago, forget it pal their your ancestors stop acting like your still being suppressed by the superior white man...
Posted by: K. O'connor at August 15, 2008 12:47 AM
You people are egocentric loads. I have proof that you are inferior btw. White people evolved from black people. Black people evolved from monkeys.
Blacks look like monkeys and act like them too. White people and asians then a rose from the lesser blacks.
Posted by: K. O'connor at August 15, 2008 12:57 AM
K. O'connor I completely agree with you, this guy needs to shut up. Well you might of went a little over the top but it will shut that guy ploopie up.
Posted by: Ian Lookenburg at August 15, 2008 01:02 AM
Its just all the douche bags from Clearview using different names to post the same stupid crap. I can tell it is still you because of your poor grammar. Thank god I graduated.
Posted by: ploopie at August 16, 2008 04:10 AM
Its just all the douche bags from Clearview using different names to post the same stupid crap. I can tell it is still you because of your poor grammar. Thank god I graduated.
Posted by: ploopie at August 16, 2008 04:10 AM
1. I am not from the township Clearview.
2. I am 33 years old, I think my grammar is good.
3. If your such a tuff guy why don't you put your real name.
Posted by: Ian Lookenburg at August 17, 2008 05:24 AM
I suck weiner for kendrick's hendrix
Posted by: katie herman at August 18, 2008 06:57 PM
I suck weiner for kendrick's hendrix
Posted by: katie herman at August 18, 2008 06:57 PM
Kendrick's Hendrix needs to stop masturbating themselves and get out of south jersey, not go to GCC, not drink Natural Ice, disband, meet people other then themselves and stop trying to make it seem like they have fans on this website. Also, get real seats.
Posted by: KKKevin W(einer)alsh at August 18, 2008 07:02 PM
Well, it looks like I have an imposter but I give them creativity points for trying. Honestly I cannot understand why people care enough to post rude things about our fan group. You don't even know us, what's the point? We are just kids trying to have fun.
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 19, 2008 03:40 AM
And to set some things straight:
1. The masturbating point is just disturbing.
2. We don't drink Natural Ice!
3. The only reason I'm going to GCC because it's a FREE college education! Unlike some people I actually worked hard in high school.
4. We don't act like we have fans nor do we really care because we are a newer group and really don't have any yet.
5. Those seats are perfectly fine for only $18!
6. If you weren't such a bitch, you would display your real name.
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 19, 2008 03:54 AM
Once again ploopie stop. I am not part of the Kendricks Hendrix. By the way the thing you did with this guys name isn't even funny, so why did you do it?
Posted by: Ian Lookenburg at August 20, 2008 06:00 AM
Ploopie you mine as well hide your name, because all the shit you are saying about these guys isn't taken here in Philadelphia. I would punch you square in the face.
Posted by: Ian Lookenburg at August 20, 2008 06:03 AM
Ian thanks for the support but no use getting worked up over idiots.
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 22, 2008 01:23 AM
Any supporters of Kendrick's Hendrix are welcome to join us at the retro night Phils game on Friday Aug. 22. Bring tie dy, a fro, guitar and rock out!
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 22, 2008 02:06 AM
ian's a bitch
a bitch that takes it in the anus
by a clown
named
mike.
he went to college for criminal justice.
he now works in the private sector.
kevin is silly. i love him
Posted by: ploopie#2 at August 22, 2008 06:46 PM
ian he got straight hair
ian ian he dont know where
where i been or where i go
i know his pubic hair is an afro!
oh no!!
what the fucks up now dickweed
cause now i got all you need
$10 a hit and that all you get
cause now you gonna regret
you aint seen nothin yet
give me your phone number you polish son of a bitch
cause your cousins name is mitch.
thinkin philly is hard
your mom failed out of barnard.
heard you wanna punch ploopie
well thats no good thats just poopy
Posted by: Michael at August 23, 2008 02:10 AM
kevin stfu and stop acting like you're tough. you're about 5' 6" and can't weigh more than 110 lbs. By the way I hope you realize that by posting racist comments you lose all respect from EVERYONE. Go live a quiet life with your hot sister.
Posted by: ploopie at August 23, 2008 11:25 PM
The racism the one poster has shown is absolutely uncalled for-whomever is in Kendrick's Hendrix should be embarrassed that such people support their group. As for Ian, if Ian were 33, I would assume he has somewhat of a higher education, perhaps a Bachelor's, Associate's, Master's, etc. and would therefore know how to spell "tough". Seeing how at shortly after midnight on August 13, that there are several posts, all within a few minutes of each other, I find it hard to believe there are several people supporting this group when it appears there is one, Kevin Walsh, attempting to impersonate "Ian Lookenburg". Also, the lack of knowledge in basic elementary school grammar from several posters, such as "K. O'Connor" is deemed hilarious by all those who understand basic English. I now see why those who cannot differentiate homonyms attend Stockton. Calling Kay Van Horne "Kay Van Gay" is also very original and very mature, suiting for asinine teenagers who dress up in tie dye and then proceed to pretend they're rockers. I hope all of you enjoy the rest of the season, and the alcoholism you develop later in life, from drinking "quality" Miller Lite, prior to your entry to Citizens Bank Park.
Posted by: Austin Ray at August 24, 2008 12:19 PM
Good Grammar Austin
Posted by: Spell Checker at August 24, 2008 05:05 PM
I am who I say I am. I am not Ian and I have only posted only Kevin Walsh. I HAVEN'T SAID one racist remark, that's just wrong. You can check my posts. It has come to my attention today Ian Luxemfuck or whatever the name says, is one of our members little brothers. Apparently he has nothing better to do but post on fake names. Until today I thought he was just a supporter and I apologize for his ignorant comments. But ploopie who the hell are you? You obviously know me.
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 25, 2008 01:35 AM
Anyway so they were just having some fun. You guys can all calm down now. Oh yeah and ploopie mabe if you had some in life you could learn how not be worrying about every little thing like grammar. Grow up and stop accusing kevin walsh of acting like Ian Lookenburg when it was I, Bill R. Also Austin Ray maby you can stop and think about this real fast. That on Friday the 22 i think. I was with the Kendricks Hendrix and had probably the funnest time at a Phillies game that I have had in my short life. I can recall that countless amount of people that stopped for photos, and even an autograph. I also can say that the man of this fan group Kyle Kendrick gave the group a wave along with Chris Coaste. Kyle also autographed a guitar after that game. So maby you guys should stop getting worked up over nothing because obviously they are going to keep going to Phillies games as them and will be getting more and more fan support. I am completely shore of that. So ploopie what I am saying is to stop being so up tight and stop stalking everyone here. 1 you aren't scary and 2 you should mabe live life a little because obviously like you said you graduated already and you are staring at this computer screen stalking kevin walsh and his hott sister, and posting comments about the Kendricks Hendrix when you probably never even talked to everyone on their "squad". Obviously you are scared or something of them if you can't put your own name up here. So grow some kahoones and stop talking crap. I can tell you are really immature if you graduated already and your talkin' shit on here. Sorry for the grammar and stuff ploopie, ploopie #2, Austin Ray, and spell check, didnt know I was in school.
Posted by: Kid that was with the fan group at August 26, 2008 06:59 AM
Oh yeah i forgot to mention there was even a dance party in the standing section there too with the Kendricks Hendrix and other fans. They also won most retro ploopie, and i think what was it 2 or 3 fans wanetd to steal their prizes. So i think you better check your life out first because i guarantee that you dont have even to as close to as much fun as these guys do. I may not be the smartest person and yes i am the annoying little brother but I know a dushe bag when i read the writing from one, and ploopie is right up there!
Posted by: Kid that was with the fan group(Bill R) at August 26, 2008 07:05 AM
I fully support the Kendricks Hendrix. I also am completely against ploopie. Not because he is against the kendricks hendrix, but because you are just plain old weird and immature.
Posted by: Kid that was with the fan group(Bill R) at August 26, 2008 07:09 AM
Oh yeah Austin Ray that goes for you too. You honestly read threw every comment on here didn't you. You must have no life and should stop criticizing everyone else when like i said about ploopie, you probably need a check on your life.
Posted by: Bill R. at August 26, 2008 07:12 AM
Oh yeah Austin Ray that goes for you too. You honestly read threw every comment on here didn't you. You must have no life and should stop criticizing everyone else when like i said about ploopie, you probably need a check on your life.
Posted by: Bill R. at August 26, 2008 07:14 AM
Do i need a check on my life? You should post it five more times. I'm pretty sure I don't need a check on my life. Reason Number One: I am attending a real college, not Richard Stockton College or Gloucester County College this upcoming Fall. I am also not going into tenth grade. Number Two: I was ranked in the top ten percent of the Clearview Class of 2008 which also makes me more successful than ALL of the male members of Kendricks Hendrix.
Posted by: ploopie at August 26, 2008 01:46 PM
Your grammar and spelling is god awful-how could society fail you like this? You have confused "threw"and "through", "shore" and "sure", "douche and the improper spelling, "dushe". I apologize Bill, I mean not to condescend you, I just cannot handle the rigor of the stupidity you display in your attacks against myself and ploopie. When you grow to be above five feet tall, notify me, so that I may have a sense of fear in your posts. All of you, pussies.
Posted by: Austin Ray at August 27, 2008 11:37 AM
hi
Posted by: schizmo at August 29, 2008 01:32 AM
Ploopie identify yourself! You are talking a lot of shit about how successful you are, but for all we know you could be making it all up.
Posted by: Kevin Walsh at August 30, 2008 12:48 AM
Well my name is Beth Schiender. I am a looser
Posted by: ploopie at August 30, 2008 02:59 AM
Once again Austin Ray I said sorry we're not in school. If you want my grammar to be better than stop bitchin' about it, 'cause its not gonna happen. Oh yeah ploopie I don't care if your going to Harvard and I don't care that you know I am gonna be in 10th grade either. What you think I am gonna get scared from that. All you are is making up stuff and hiding behind ploopie. As far as I know is your just some faggot hiding behind your name because all of these guys will kick your ass. So stop acting like your so tough, (even though i am not the one to be saying stuff to you). We are on the internet here. Once again please reveal yourself. I really want to know who you are.
PS. Your talking shit on the Kendricks Hendrix. I believe there is many more than just the 4 pictured and one of them hasn't posted a comment on here at all. So grow up and if your life is so good than why don't you come out and tell us who you are. Oh yeah and if it is so good why are you on here talking shit to a 10th grader. Aren't you supposed to be grown up.
Posted by: Bill R. at August 30, 2008 03:09 AM
Posted by: JOSE REYES at August 30, 2008 03:15 AM




Actually, that looks like the graphic from Wawa's recent Hoagiefest promotion (which just ended 8/3,) which in turn was a ripoff of the John Lennon character design in Yellow Submarine.
Posted by: Kerry at August 7, 2008 09:46 AM