Long Island Iced Tea followed by a shot of Goldschlager. Named after the great Juan Milton Samuel (born December 9, 1960) is a retired second baseman and center fielder who spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the
Philadelphia Phillies (1983–1989), New York Mets (1989), Los Angeles Dodgers (1990–1992),
Kansas City Royals (1992, 1995),
Cincinnati Reds (1993), Detroit Tigers (1994–1995) and Toronto Blue Jays (1996–1998). A three-time National League (NL) All-Star, he appeared in the 1983 World Series with the Phillies.
Samuel, an aggressive hitter who infrequently drew bases on balls was once quoted as saying, "You don't walk off the Island (meaning his home country). You Hit." (Hence the Long Island Iced Tea).
Juan was gold in the lead off batting spot. He had great speed and big bat. (Hence the Goldschlager).
It was the "
bottom of the ninth" at Xfinity Lounge in
Philadelphia, PA. Jody was slumped over the bar having partied all day and night for the Eagles game.
The bartender yells "LAST CALL". Jody perks up and lifts his head just enough to order a "Juan Samuel". Clutch call to close the bar and the evening!
