I knew this, but it’s always nice to be reminded of it. It makes sense, since Chuck D was born in Queens, went to high school and college on Long Island, and is inexplicably awesome.

As a Met fan I recall no one ever threw as much fear in US fans than knowing we would have to face Houstons MikeScott game 7 NLCS in 1986—
Chuck D (@MrChuckD) December 26, 2012

I remember recording YBRTS in the city and every TV set was showing NLgame 6 with loads of ppl crowded at every pitch in Dome.Exciting time—
Chuck D (@MrChuckD) December 26, 2012

I clearly also recall the next year 87 TerryPendleton of the Cards crushed us with a centerfield blast putting Mets out that year.—
Chuck D (@MrChuckD) December 26, 2012

Also, in between Public Enemy’s heyday and his reality-TV revival, Flavor Flav was a regular at Freeport High School football games, big clock and everything.