The Story Behind The Portland Timbers’ Chainsaw Celebration
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"I called up the GM and said I want to bring a chainsaw into the game..."
What initially sounded like a crazy idea to the Timbers general manager, eventually grew into what today is known as the Victory Log.
The Ritual began in the 1970s with Jim Serrill, later known as Timber Jim, as a way to celebrate goals at Timbers games and also to strengthen the connection with the Portland community. Over time, elements have changed; a wooden beam was replaced by a Douglas Fir log, Timber Jim was succeeded by Timber Joey, however the essence of the ritual has remained the same.
Discover the origin and evolution of one of the most unique rituals in sports and the people that bring it to life.
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What's your favorite Victory Log moment?
@zacharystonier4813
5 жыл бұрын
Major League Soccer Adi’s Celebration💚💛
Toronto FC fan. Timbers Army is probably the most incredible fan base in American sports history.
Salute to Portland ! This is what a football/soccer club is supposed to be, connecting itself to the community and its region’s cultural roots
@greghauser742
Жыл бұрын
Except Portland's community and culture sucks.
Gotta say cutting a log is a weird gimmick but one that definitely brings together a group of people and turn it into a family and make the timbers army I'm from california and wish the LA teams here were more into something like this because soccer is the biggest sport in the world and to see how Portland supports a log and even blesses it amazes me, much respect
@danielobiagbaoso7676
3 жыл бұрын
Finally you americans know that football (soccer)⚽ is the biggest sport in the world.😌
@greghauser742
Жыл бұрын
It's because L.A. fans aren't a bunch of dorks like Portland.
That's one of the coolest thing I've ever seen in football world. Lovin' MLS from an italian guy 🇮🇹🙏🏻🇺🇲
@Kushalien51_nv
2 жыл бұрын
Why don't they do this anymore?
@dylanlupi3434
2 жыл бұрын
@@Kushalien51_nv I think they still do it, if I'm not wrong! At every goal scored
I’m an ATL fan and I have got to say timbers fan are insane!!
@matthewhayden6505
5 жыл бұрын
Braatwurst What team do u support??
@raisin212k
5 жыл бұрын
@@braatwursstt191 lol... English ultras? Examples pls? Youre full of it and you know it. Doesn't at all match what's happening in this video or in the stadium. Like, ever
@slan0305
5 жыл бұрын
@@raisin212k you honestly think mls have better fanbases than england god help you
@xenoglobin99
5 жыл бұрын
@@braatwursstt191 you're utterly clueless. if you were in England, talking about 'English Ultras', they would laugh at you. Ultra culture is super right-wing and found in Italy, France, Spain, etc more than you'll ever hear about it in England. Put down the kool-aid, you're brainwashing yourself.
@mehakpreetsinghsohi4428
3 жыл бұрын
@@slan0305 lol English fans are the worst and most embrassing fans in the world. No ultras, No choreography nothing is there in England. Stadiums are full of plastic fans and tourists. USA has much better atmosphere then England
Wow! This video was awesome! Never knew the story till now, thanks!
I’m not even American but I’m curious about all these teams’ unique traditions during games. I’m hoping for more of these videos
@IsaiasSoldier2
Жыл бұрын
Apple tv has posted a bunch of videos in the MLS section of every teams traditions, rituals, etc. Give it a watch!
Such a cool tradition
Nice tradition 👍🏻 that's awesome.
I live in California and I'm a Timbers fan.
@rockytalkndawoods3057
5 жыл бұрын
Be like Angel, Angel is smart.
@chasesweeneyy
3 жыл бұрын
NOPE! Sac Republic all day!
Great video!!!
This tradition is sooooo cool! I hope it never ends.
I don't live in Oregon, neither do I live in the US. But I fell in love with The Timbers after I saw the chainsaw celebration. I'd like to join the supporters club.
When Europeans say American soccer has no history😅
@slan0305
5 жыл бұрын
Nobody says they have no history. Of course they do. History is just richer, but yh that doesn't make it better
@danielobiagbaoso7676
3 жыл бұрын
What the world actually says is that y'all don't know football ⚽ that it's american 🏈 football that y'all know
@Maxten6
2 жыл бұрын
@@danielobiagbaoso7676 In English?
Love when they do that
I'm so moved by this symbolism. You've gained an admirer Portland Timbers. Much love and best of luck!
they may call it soccer franchise but this def. feels like the passion and identity of a working class football fans🙏
Anyone from Portland?
@lexingtonleffall6135
5 жыл бұрын
No but they’re my second favorite team
@hondoohnaka501st4
5 жыл бұрын
Lexington Leffall If you are a true fan, you only have one team.
@lexingtonleffall6135
5 жыл бұрын
Tyr4n LP that’s not true, before LAFC was a club my favorite player was Nagbe who was on the Timbers that’s why I liked them. Then LAFC became a club and I’ve deen a diehard ever since
@hondoohnaka501st4
5 жыл бұрын
Lexington Leffall ok yea in case of LAFC it's a different situation. Do you like ATL now too, because of Nagbe?
@spencefutbol
5 жыл бұрын
I am from portland
As a Houston fan, I do love seeing that log be cut. However it don’t really like it when we play the Timbers.
4th view 4th like and first comment!! That’s how you know I’m a diehard Timbers fan
Great tradition! Cheers from Poland 😀
@garymauk2963
4 жыл бұрын
Were about to sign Niezgoda a Polish ST 😁
@phelot8814
4 жыл бұрын
@@garymauk2963 I know. Give him a good welcome :)
When the Timbers came to Philadelphia we brought out a long line of bread loaves and 'chainsawed' off a slice when we scored to poke fun at Portland. I guess you know your tradition is meaningful when the other clubs use it as a way to make fun of you :).
May your home be strong of beam, Firm of wall and rafter, Built with Timbers from a dream, Girded well with laughter. May your home have a winding stair With a lovers landing, Windows to let in fresh air With the light of understanding. May your home have a roof of faith For every change of weather And love upon your hearth To warm your years forever. Go Timbers.”
Just wow 👌
It just works
🎊
Captain Jack!
I'd be nice if Timbers played on real grass.
@9and7
5 жыл бұрын
lol!
@BipedOfMystery
5 жыл бұрын
It's coming....
@pad9x
5 жыл бұрын
i hope it happens at some point. personally i'm not buying the excuses i've heard so far.
@BipedOfMystery
5 жыл бұрын
@@pad9x Well I'm not sure where you live or what you heard, but in a stadium below ground level, in a sensitive area, with an underground river, in the middle of a city and until recent years having a college football team playing there WITH our rain...causes a few complications to sort out.
@CreeperDude17
5 жыл бұрын
Couple years out I think
So who owns the rights to this video ESPN FC or MLS? lol
@danielobiagbaoso7676
3 жыл бұрын
Mls
Try the best carpenters and woodworkers plans. Woodprix.
Go Sounders
@felixleggett
5 жыл бұрын
EBFG! 💚💙
Killing trees for entertainment
@BipedOfMystery
5 жыл бұрын
Please look up the definition of "Timber" vs "tree"
@bobandemmy
5 жыл бұрын
@@nnn958 They are trees that are not meant to be standing. They are harvested sustainably from damaged trees.
@nnn958
5 жыл бұрын
Drayden 🙀
@robertpaulson2043
5 жыл бұрын
Timbers plant a tree for every goal scored during a season and contributes to many sustainability projects.
@CreeperDude17
5 жыл бұрын
Every time a slab gets cut a new tree is planted
I'm not sure if to laugh or simply just laugh 😁 A LOG REALLY? them & Sounders are a joke
@stevemoody6928
5 жыл бұрын
It's no weird blue plush muppet like the ultra authentic Galaxy have, but the log will have to do I guess
That's a freaking dope way to celebrate goals ! 🪵