“I was just another gob, luckier than most” –Gene Bearden, modestly speaking of his war-time experiences…
Our Annual Tribute to Roberto Clemente! “HE’S GOT IT!!”
“If it was humanly possible for a ball to be caught, Roberto Clemente was going to get it.” –Pirates’ manager, Danny Murtaugh
The Yankees’ Slugging Sparkplug: Roger Maris
Earlier this month many of us were once again disappointed that Roger Maris failed to make it into the Hall of Fame…
To create a bigger and better Baseball Hall of Fame – All it would take is 1/3 of 1%
With the recent actions of the Golden Days Era Committee, Buck O’Neil, Minnie Minoso, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva, and Bud Fowler are all now to be inducted into Cooperstown…
Merry Christmas from Baseball History Comes Alive!
On behalf of everyone here at Baseball History Comes Alive, I’d like to extend to all our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays..
New Blog Topic: “WELLING”-A Backstop Invents a Backstop!
Today we welcome a guest post from Kevin Barwin, sharing with us some interesting information about the origin of something we take for granted but is a pivotal element of the game: the backstop…
Another Edition of Lopsided Trades: Yankees Deal Urban Shocker To the Browns!
As I continue my series on lopsided trades, today I’ll be featuring one that was consummated near the end of the Dead Ball Era (1918) and had ramifications well into the 1920s…
Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Ewell “The Whip” Blackwell
“His pitching delivery looks like a Picasso impression of an octopus in labor”- Sportswriter Joe Williams, speaking of Ewell Blackwell
Another Edition of “Baseball’s Lopsided Trades”: Frank Robinson for Milt Pappas!
Today in my ongoing series on lopsided trades, I’d like to highlight the December 9, 1965 trade of the great slugger, Frank Robinson, from the Reds to the Orioles for Milt Pappas…
Guest Post: The Long Wait is Finally Over! Congratulations Tony O!
Today we welcome a guest post from Steve Falco with an outstanding essay celebrating Tony Oliva’s long overdue and well-deserved election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame…
We Always Welcome Guest Submissions!
Just a quick reminder that guest essay submissions from our readers are always welcome here on the Baseball History Comes Alive website…
Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars”: Lynwood “Schoolboy” Rowe
“I’d just eat a lot of vittles, climb on that mound, wrap my fingers around the ball and say to it, ‘Edna, honey, let’s go.'” -Schoolboy Rowe…
It Happened! Thank you for your support! Gil’s In!
I’m sure by now you are all aware that, yes, indeed, Gil Hodges will now have a well-deserved spot Cooperstown!…
Eiji Sawamura and Babe Ruth’s 1934 Tour of Japan
It’s amazing what you discover when searching the National Pastime “This Day in Baseball History” website!
Let’s Revisit the 1910 World Series: Cubs vs. A’s!
The 1910 Fall Classic featured the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago Cubs, with the Athletics winning in five games…
Let’s Take a Moment to Recall the Tragic Story of the Cardinals’ Charlie Peete
Charlie who? You’ve never heard of Charlie Peete? Neither had I. Until yesterday that is…
Happy Thanksgiving from Baseball History Comes Alive!
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Name This Week’s Mystery Player!
(Entry No. 3) Name This Week’s Mystery Player! How well you do know your old-time […]
Great Photo of Roberto Clemente With His Children!
A few years ago, I started a series I called “Baseball Fathers and Sons.” It’s been a while since I added to it, so I thought this would be a good time for another entry…
Coach Johnny Sain for the Hall of Fame!
“I don’t know of a greater pitching coach in my career. . .he should be in Baseball’s Hall of Fame.” -White Sox GM Roland Hemond, speaking of Johnny Sain
Name This Week’s Mystery Player!
(Entry No. 2) He played for two decades in Major League Baseball as an outfielder and had his best years with Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics during the late 1920s and early 1930s…
Let’s Remember the Great Branch Rickey!
“Ethnic prejudice has no place in sports, and baseball must recognize that truth if it is to maintain stature as a national game.” -Branch Rickey…
Answer to Today’s Quiz…It’s Freddie Lindstrom!
“It was Fate, that’s all…Fate and a pebble!”
It’s Time For a Quiz!
This one may be for you older guys out there…some of you younger guys might not be able to handle this one. Haha!…
New Blog Topic: Update For All Of You Who Signed the Gil Hodges Petition!
If you’re one of the nearly 800 readers who have signed the petition thus far in support of Gil Hodges’ enshrinement in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, you’ll be interested in hearing this bit of news…
New Feature: Name This Player! Let’s Have Some Fun!
(Entry No. 1) Each week, I’ll post an old-time ballplayer and you can test you knowledge of “the old days” of baseball…
Spotlight on the Hall of Fame: The Great Johnny Bench
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The Three Alou Brothers Make History: All Three In The Same Outfield!
Can we put this one in the category: “It’ll never happen again”? I think that’s a safe bet!…
Last Chance To Sign Petition In Support of Gil Hodges for the Hall of Fame!
“Gil Hodges was a great player but an even greater man.” – Duke Snider…
“It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over!” The Fourteen-Year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End
“It’s over…fourteen years is long enough. I forgive you, George.” -Yogi Berra to George Steinbrenner
THERE ARE ERRORS…AND THEN THERE ARE ERRORS!! Hank Gowdy and the 1924 World Series
“The mask held me like a bear claw,” –Hank Gowdy, recalling his unfortunate incident in the 1924 World Series which led to Washington’s winning run…
The 1962 World Series (Part Three)
Today, in Part Three, I’ll provide some details about the 1962 World Series which also had a dramatic ending. This time it didn’t end in the Giants’ favor.
Back Into The Dead Ball Era: The 1912 New York Giants!
“In playing or managing, the game of ball is only fun for me when I’m out in front and winning. I don’t give a [hill of beans] for the rest of the game.” -John McGraw…
Followup To Paul Doyle’s Essay on the Dodger-Giant 1962 Playoff Series (Part Two)
A Bitter Stan Williams Recalls His Role In One Of The Worst Innings In Dodger History, October 3, 1962
1962: THE LAST DODGERS-GIANTS “PLAYOFF” SERIES (Part One)
Most of us who read Baseball History Comes Alive treasure the 1951 National League Playoff Series where Bobby Thomson hit the “Home Run Heard ‘Round the World.”…
Eddie Robinson Passes Away: The Last Surviving Member of the 1948 World Series Champion Cleveland Indians
The baseball world was saddened to learn this week of the passing of baseball lifer Edie Robinson, aged 100,..
Let’s Remember Baseball Lifer Don Zimmer and His 66 Years in the Game!
As I was watching the Yankees and Red Sox in their wild-card game last night, I have to admit that my baseball history antenna was real active…
THE TRAGIC STORY OF BASEBALL’S UNFORTUNATE HALL-OF-FAMER, ERNIE LOMBARDI
“Lombardi was so slow he ran like he was carrying a piano—and the tuner”-Anonymous teammate…
“DiMaggio” Stars In the 1943 All-Star Game!
“DiMaggio” Stars In the 1943 All-Star Game, and no…I’m not talking about Joe!…
DiMaggio Brothers, Part One: Teenaged Joe DiMaggio “Bored with Baseball”!
Recently, while shifting through Baseball Digest archives, I came across an interesting interview from the March 1946 issue in which Joe DiMaggio reflected on his early years in baseball…