Al Hamnik

Former sports columnist at Gary Post and Times of Northwest Indiana. Sportswriters/Sportscasters Hall of Fame. Covered nearly every sport in 49 years.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Something’s wrong. Highland can’t keep a football coach. Dave Shelbourne and Brad Smith were great coaches, leaders, who sustained a competitive program years ago before leaving NWI. Is it the administration now? The students? Are they soft, indifferent? This is embarrassing.

[NW Indiana News @NWINews]

Ben Geffert resigns after two seasons as Highland football coach https://t.co/3tiBA72Iyi #NWISports

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Omigosh! Is there a revolt brewing? Saw another “WAS a Cubs’ fan” bumper sticker today — in Lansing. Ouch.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

I don’t care if Cubs win another game since they obviously don’t. Thankfully, White Sox aren’t playing like check is in the mail and that’s all that matters. I don’t care where Bears move to. I’ve got cable. Enjoy life. Don’t sweat small stuff.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Knicks’ 10-point win over Spurs in Game 1 of NBA Finals was no upset. They played harder, smarter, dominating 4th quarter with potential series MVP Jalen Brunson simply unstoppable. Spurs showed their youth. Wemby played like a human, not a Marvel superhero.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Covered that entertaining series at archaic Chicago Stadium with its sticky floors (spilled beer) and mouse droppings. It rocked regardless.

[NBA History @NBAHistory]

34 YEARS AGO TODAY...

Michael Jordan dropped 35 PTS (6 3PM) in the first half of Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals and delivered his iconic shrug!

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Makes me proud to be a former Panther.

[NW Indiana News @NWINews]

'No track, no problem': Griffith sends multiple athletes to state despite track renovation https://t.co/trEuUfxCdc #NWISports

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

It would never happen. Gary is broke. Remember the once-proposed“Michael Jackson Theme Park” near Marquette Park? Another pipe dream.

[Heinrich @jheinrich06]

@SeminoleScout7 @AlHamnik Will you still cheer for the Gary Bears?

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Hey, didn’t that guy play for the Bulls once when the organization didn’t know its right from its left?

[NBA @NBA]

Luke (Korn)et is "The Big Elote" 🌽😂

Learn how Spurs center Luke Kornet got his viral nickname ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals!

🍿 NYK/SAS NBA Finals Game 1
📺 Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30pm/et on ABC

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Careless error. See the correction I posted.

[Pugs Moran (Gentleman South Sider) @pugsandco]

@AlHamnik you think an NFL team is worth only 1.7b ?

The Bears are worth close to 10B

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

My bad. See the correction I posted.

[Ron Maday @RonMaday]

@AlHamnik Ummm the Bears are worth like 6 X 1.7 Billion bro

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

My bad. See the correction I posted.

[Smokin’ Packers @SmokeSnortn]

@AlHamnik Yeah so a family with 1.3-2 billion is just supposed to pay 10-20% of there ENTIRE net worth every year in property taxes

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

See the correction I posted.

[Blow Off Top @Revengetrader99]

@AlHamnik Their net worth is the value of the team. They are broke billionaires.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

You are right. See the correction I posted.

[Bart K @KozyTweets]

@AlHamnik Bears are worth $8.2B from some of the most recent valuations..

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Oops. Bears have a net worth of $8.9 billion according to Google. Sorry for ridiculously-low figure I posted earlier. My mind has been a spinning top as I await NBA Finals and my Spurs becoming next dynasty. This one’s for you, Pop.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

He gives new meaning to his favorite target — DEI hires.
DENSE, ERRATIC, IDIOT

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions of at least seven Navy officers in a move that targeted women and minority officers. https://t.co/1vww7IxOf1

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Hey, Steve. I enjoy reading your rants directed at Cubs and Jed. Take heart. Perfect medicine is on its way. Cubs next have home-and-away series with lowly Giants and even worse Rockies — two patsies you, I, and 7 Andrean all-staters could probably beat.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Putting a dome over Soldier Field would be a huge mistake. It’s too small, stadium traffic and parking are nightmares, and there are no hotels or restaurants before or after games. Your only option is The Loop miles away.
Arlington Heights the best answer.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

The Bears are worth $1.7 billion dollars and have raised ticket prices 31.5 percent since 2024. The McCaskey family has a net worth of $1.3 to $2 billion and its panties are in a bunch because it wants huge property tax breaks and public funding. The nerve!

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Young Sox play hard 24-7, no quitters allowed, they respect the game, love the game, and their fans just as much.

[Neil @Rustnvrsleeps11]

@AlHamnik Can’t believe all the Sox hats I’m seeing nowadays. Everybody loves a winner.

[Al Hamnik @AlHamnik]

Counted 3 bumper stickers Sunday that said: “WAS a Cubs’ fan.” I get it.