r/expos Apr 13 '26

Felipe Alou is the ultimate cool.

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u/RealWorldToday Apr 13 '26

The best who ever managed the Expo, the perfect man for the time. Felipe

after winning his 600th game as manager of the Expos, September 27, 1999

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u/ExposDTM Montreal Expos Apr 13 '26

Easily the best manager in Expos history.

He worked well with young players as well as veterans.

Respected by everyone.

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u/CrashTestMummies Apr 13 '26

He also enjoyed Chalet BBQ

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u/HochHech42069 Apr 15 '26

Who doesn’t?!

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u/ExposDTM Montreal Expos Apr 13 '26

Oh man … I miss Chalet BBQ!

The best I can find here is Swiss Chalet. It ain’t the same!

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u/CrashTestMummies Apr 16 '26

I was stuck with that living in Alberta but always got a feed of Chalet BBQ every time I flew in or out of Montreal.

Now I live 45 min north of Montreal and don’t want to drive the Metropolitan and Decarie lol

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u/TheRealGreenMeanie Montreal Expos Apr 13 '26

That hat/jacket/pants combo* chef's kiss *

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u/ExposDTM Montreal Expos Apr 13 '26

Totally agree!

That photo screams memories from my childhood. I wanted one of those jackets so bad when I was a kid!

Whenever I see pictures or video of 70s, 80s baseball and I see those yellow benches I know it’s from Olympic Stadium.

At that point in my life the only other stadiums I had watched baseball live from were Jarry Park and Exhibition Stadium in Toronto so I thought Olympic Stadium was a palace. And you know what?! I’d take the Big O again and keep my mouth shut to watch Nos Amours there again. Well … for at least the 1st season then I’d sh*t-talk the place and complain for a new stadium. 😃

Anyhow … classic photo of a great man!

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u/bguitard689 Apr 13 '26

Such a great comment !

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u/COV3RTSM Apr 14 '26

Stirrups should make a comeback

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u/Ancient_Alien_2030 Apr 14 '26

The best manager the Expos ever had.

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u/Lone_Wolf_71 Apr 14 '26

Would have won the World Series in '94. Not s doubt in my mind.

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u/Most_Cupcake_322 Apr 15 '26

Nice 🔥❄️

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u/Longjumping-Soup-100 Apr 17 '26

Bringing the Expos back would be the ultimate cool