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!