I spent 4 years training out of MLB and those controllers are cool dudes (most of them). About 80% of the time they deal with Turkish kids who can barely speak English, so I'm sure this controller was pleased to have a little 'Merican classic line like "killin me smalls" thrown in there. I remember if you heard Mike on the freq and threw in a "go Maple leafs" he'd usually give you whatever you wanted. Anyone know if he's still there? Anyways, kudos to the crew.
Mike, Ike, and John are all still there. Amongst the old timers, Gabby and Don both left or retired. With Mike, Maple Leafs may get you shorter taxi, if you want a free for all, do as you please, try "Go Irish".