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Kernels Memories From Cedar Rapids Era and Aftermath
Jeff Johnson recalls memorable Cedar Rapids Kernels moments over two decades. Highlights include the original Veterans Memorial Stadium closure in 2001, the 2002 opening game with Jeff Mathis, a controversial call involving manager Tyrone Boykin, the tarp incident in 2014, Byron Buxton’s triumphant 2013 Grand Slam, Roady Plein’s injury and recovery, the broom incident with mascot Shucks, and multiple visiting major leaguers like Joe Mauer during rehab stints.
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Veterans Memorial Stadium
KCRG
Cedar Rapids
Mathis
C.R
Peoriaina
Tyrone Boykin
Erik Stalbusch
Kernels
Jason Coulie
Coulie
Starbusch
Boykin
Korg
Ump
Stalbusch
Scott Wilson
ABC News
Byron
Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton
Burlington
Memorial Stadium
Buxton
Twins
Roady
Ron
Plein
Todd Claus
Mr. Shucks
Claus
Shucks
Mayer
Ryan Dempster
Mark Wohlers
Ricky Nolasco
Nick Punto
Alexi Casilla
Joe Mauer
Jake
Xernels
Joe
West Michigan
Brian Navaretto
Stephen Mally
the Gazette
Jake Mauer
The
Gazette
Jeff Johnson