“How in the hell do you manage to hit all those home runs with those scrawny arms?” –Jimmie Foxx to his young teammate, Ted Williams…
Forty-Year-Old Warren Spahn Throws a No-Hitter!
It happened exactly 59 years ago yesterday, April 28, 1961. Warren Spahn, just five days past his 40th birthday, becomes the second-oldest pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter…
Al Kaline, RIP
The baseball world was saddened to lean this week of the passing of “Mr. Tiger,” Al Kaline. Al died at his home in Bloomfield, Michigan age 85…
From the Lighter Side: The Marriage of Lefty Gomez and Actress June O’Dea
It’s been a long while since I featured ballplayers and their wives, so now’s a good time to shine our baseball spotlight on Hall-of-Famer, Lefty Gomez and his marriage to the beautiful actress, June O’Dea…
Our Annual Birthday Tribute to “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron
We can’t let the day go by without our annual birthday salute to the great Hank Aaron. He was born 86 years ago today…
Is It Time To Reevaluate Hall-of-Fame Selection Qualifications?
We always welcome guest posts from our readers, and today we feature the first from Michael Keedy. He has an interesting take on the Hall-of-Fame selection qualifications.
Let’s Remember Hank Greenberg!
Thanks to our resident baseball artist, Don Stokes, for reminding us that January 1 is the birthday anniversary of Hank Greenberg…
HOFer Max Carey: One Of The Greatest Base Stealers Ever!
“Stealing bases is the art of picking up little things – things like a spitball pitcher who never threw to first if he was going to throw a spitter to the plate.” – Max Carey
It’s Time For a Quiz!
Can you name the only person enshrined in both the NFL Hall of Fame and also the National Baseball Hall of Fame?…
The Wit and Wisdom (and Luck!) of Yogi Berra
“Slump? I ain’t in no slump. I just ain’t hitting.” – Yogi Berra
Happy 80th Birthday, Yaz!
With today’s post, Paul Doyle helps us celebrate the birthday of one of the all-time greats, who just happens to be his favorite player, Carl Yastrzemski…
Cast Your Ballot: “Who Else For the Hall of Fame??”
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The Great Hall of Fame Induction Class of 1953!
“Connie Mack was the greatest man I ever met in my life.” -Al Simmons speaking of his manager at the 1953 Hall-of-Fame induction ceremony…
Baseball Oddities: Career Home Run Record holders!
Here’s a real baseball oddity that I’ll bet you never thought about: Since 1895, 124 years ago, there have been only four players to hold the career home run record!
We’re Contacted by Descendant of Hall-of-Famer, Rube Waddell!
We’ve said many times we always love it when we’re contacted by relatives of former players. It doesn’t matter if the player was a star or a sub. Anyone who makes it to the majors is special in our eyes.
Baseball’s Most Lopsided Trades – The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!
“I was able to tell Dodger GM Larry MacPhail we had a hell of a ball club there. But we could win the whole thing with one other player.” “And who was that?” MacPhail wanted to know. “Billy Herman,” I said in no uncertain terms…
Birthday Anniversary for the Great Honus Wagner; Born February 24, 1874
Thanks to our resident baseball artist, Don Stokes, for calling to our attention that today is the birthday anniversary of Honus Wagner. He was born 145 years ago today. Don has also come through with a beautiful colorization of the great Dutchman.
Tribute to Frank Robinson, August 31, 1935- February 7, 2019
“When I was managing, I had no trouble communication…the players just didn’t like what I had to say.” -Frank Robinson
Our Readers Have Spoken: Gil Hodges Belongs in the Hall of Fame!
As we get ready to close down our weekly poll question about whether or not Gil Hodges should be in the Hall of Fame, our very intelligent and well-informed readers have come to a decisive conclusion. By the over-whelming vote of 220-5, our readers have emphatically cast their votes in favor of Gil’s selection.
Frank Chance Takes the Yankees’ Managerial Helm, January 8, 1913
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Another Edition of Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: “Arky” Vaughan
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The Brooklyn Dodgers Trade Casey Stengel, January 2, 1918!
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Birthday Tribute to the1937 MVP and Triple Crown Winner, Joe “Ducky” Medwick!
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We Say a Sad Good-Bye to the Great Hall-of-Famer Willie McCovey
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The Quickest Game In Baseball History: Polo Grounds, September 28, 1919
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Sometimes Minor Trades Can Have Major Consequences! The Dodgers Sign Sanford Braun! (Who??)
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Another Edition of Baseball Odds and Ends: Talk About a “Bad Day at the Office!”
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Spotlight on the Hall of Fame: An Often-Overlooked Hall-of-Famer, “Sunny Jim” Bottomley
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Does Gil Hodges Belong in the Hall of Fame? Let’s Take a Good Look!
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“Rapid Robert” Feller’s Remarkable First Major League Start, August 23, 1936!
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The Day Bill Dickey Slugged the Senators’ Carl Reynolds, Breaking His Jaw!
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The Great Satchel Paige Makes His First Major League Start 70 Years Ago This Week!
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We’re Contacted by a Donora, PA Neighbor of Stan Musial!
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Baseball’s Gettysburg Address: The Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man” Speech, July 4, 1939
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Connie Mack Stadium, Philadelphia, PA, August 19, 1968 – Cardinals legendary ace Bob Gibson dominates the Phillies
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The Baseball World Says a Sad Farewell to Hall-of-Famer Red Schoendienst
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More Fun with Baseball Trivia: “Poosh “Em Up” Tony Lazzeri First To Hit Two Grand Slams in One Game!
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A Great Baseball Story: Leo Durocher Mentors Willie Mays!
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Another Edition of “From the Lighter Side”: Andre Dawson Changes “Uniforms” – The Hawk’s Unique Post-Baseball Career!
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Huntington Avenue Grounds, Boston, MA, May 5, 1904 – Cy Young and the First Modern Perfect Game
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