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The greatest literary depiction of a strikeout, the poem "Casey at the Bat," just celebrated the 120th anniversary of its first publication.

We're pretty sure that no one could've guessed that the tale of the failings of Mudville's greatest slugger would still be read more than a century after it first graced the pages of the San Francisco Examiner. But because it has, it's truly an amazing poetic feat.


To commemorate the occasion, we found a few sports items that, like the mighty Casey, are bound to let you down.


Amanda Seyfried -- Todays Crush

    Attending the premiere of "Mamma Mia!" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City.

    Jim Spellman, WireImage.com

    Shown on the cover of a poster for "Mamma Mia!" the movie.

    Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images

    Plays Sophie in "Mamma Mia!"

    Universal

    As Sophie in "Mamma Mia!" alongside her character's mother played by Meryl Streep.

    Universal

    As Karen in "Mean Girls".

    Paramount

    At Kari Feinstein's Style Lounge.

    John Sciulli, WireImage.com

    As Samantha in "Nine Lives".

    Magnolia Pictures

    Attending the Los Angeles premiere of "Alpha Dog".

    L. Cohen, WireImage.com

    As Julie Beckley in "Alpha Dog".

    Universal

    Attending the Los Angeles Premiere of "Thief."

    Jesse Grant, WireImage.com