We welcome another guest post from Bill Schaefer, giving us a first-hand account of his interview Tom Seaver back in 1969…
“Hippo” Vaughn and Baseball’s Rarest of Feats: The “Double No Hitter”
What are the odds of a double no-hitter? Well, I read somewhere the odds of a no-hitter in any game are 13,000-to-one…
The 1930s Baseball Barnstorming Tours to Japan, Part II: The 1934 Tour
“The 1934 tour would have never happened without Babe Ruth, because – even though he was at the end of his playing career – he was still the most popular and famous athlete of his day”…
Babe Ruth’s 1924 Barnstorming Tour Visits Dunsmuir Ball Park…And It’s Still Standing!
With a rare second-place finish, the 1924 season was a disappointment for the Yankees. The team was aging with four regulars and nearly all their bench over the age of 30…
Here’s a streak from 1941 you probably aren’t aware of!
The 1941 baseball season is considered by many baseball historians to be one of the greatest ever…
The 1931 Tour of Japan
Those of you who read Bill Gutman’s interesting post about Lefty O’Doul will recall Bill mentioned that Lefty was on the 1931 tour to Japan…
Johnny Vander Meer’s Consecutive No-Hitters, 1938!
There are some records that are not meant to be broken. Babe Ruth’s single season home run title was eventually broken, as was Ty Cobb’s career hits record and Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games played streak…
June 13th Was A Lucky Day For Christy Mathewson!
Who says the number 13 is unlucky? I doubt Christy Mathewson would agree with that old adage. “Big Six” recorded two career milestone victories on June 13th…
Baseball Youth is Served: Youngest Players in History!
The War Years between 1942-45 decimated many major league ballclub rosters. As the country deeply progressed into wartime, there were thoughts that the major leagues should be discontinued…
One Of Baseball’s Rarest Achievements!
Thanks to one of our readers, Don Jennings, I think I may have uncovered one of the rarest achievements in all of baseball, something you probably haven’t really thought much about…
Forgotten Silence: 1917 World Series Champion White Sox No-Hit Twice In a Row!
The Chicago White Sox enjoyed a banner season in 1917, one of the best in franchise history…
BASEBALL AND THE PANDEMIC of 1918
As we sit at home waiting to see if baseball will be played in these unsettling times, our attention turns from hitting percentages to virus fatality percentages and hope that it stays way, way below the Mendoza line…
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…
The Three Alou Brothers Make History: All Three In The Same Outfield!
The 2019 baseball season saw the 57th anniversary of something unique in baseball history: The three Alou brothers, Felipe, Matty, and Jesus, all played together in the same outfield for the Giants.
Twenty-Five Year Reunion of the 1923 World Series Champion Yankees!
I admit it…I’m a sucker for Old-Timers photos! And here’s a real good one.
The Baseball World Says a Sad Good-Bye to Don Larsen
Don Larsen passed away yesterday at the age of 90. In tribute we’re posting an old piece by Gary accompanied by the artwork of our friend Graig Kreindler…
Let’s Remember Pumpsie Green: Baseball’s Reluctant Pioneer
An obituary notice last month in the national newspapers got very little attention, except maybe from a few die-hard baseball history fans…
What’s Unique About this 1929 Cubs’ Team Photo??
Check out this neat photo of the 1929 National League pennant-winning Cubs. There’s a lot of familiar names in there…
Baseball’s Darkest Day: The Tragic Death of Ray Chapman
It happened ninety-nine years ago today. August 16, 1920 was a dark, overcast day. The Yankees were playing the Indians at the Polo Grounds. It was an important game as both teams were in the pennant race…
Joe DiMaggio’s 56-Game Streak Comes To An End 78 Years Ago: July 17,1941!
“…It’s over thirty years later and this guy comes up to me and says he was that cab driver who drove me to the park on July 17, 1941. He apologized for telling me in the cab ride that he thought the streak would end that day if I didn’t get a hit the first time up…
Baseball’s Gettysburg Address: The Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man” Speech, July 4, 1939
Amidst all the Fourth of July celebrations today, all baseball history fans (like us!) should take a few minutes to reflect upon the anniversary of one of the most memorable – yet saddest – days in baseball history. ..
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!
Cubs Debut In Weeghman Park 103 Years Ago Today!
One hundred and three years ago today, April 20, 1916, the Chicago Cubs played their first game in Weeghman Field – known as Wrigley Field in 1926 – beating the Reds 7-6 in 11 innings.
Weekly Blog Question! How Do You Feel About the Designated Hitter (DH) Being Added to the National League?
Every week we’re posting a baseball history-related question and will encourage our readers to voice their opinion. We’d love to hear what you have to say! This week’s question involves the Designated Hitter.
A Trade of the “Babes”: Babe Dahlgren for Babe Phelps! Sub title: “The Yankees Won the Game That Day, But Nobody Cheered…”
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The Washington Senators Move to Minnesota, November 26, 1960!
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Baseball’s Version of “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”
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“The Greatest Game Ever Pitched”: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game
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The Longest Extra Inning Game in Baseball History!
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The Quickest Game In Baseball History: Polo Grounds, September 28, 1919
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Spotlight on the Hall of Fame: An Often-Overlooked Hall-of-Famer, “Sunny Jim” Bottomley
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“Rapid Robert” Feller’s Remarkable First Major League Start, August 23, 1936!
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Cub Rookie David Bote Hits “Shot Heard ‘Round the (Cub) World” With Ultimate Grand Slam!
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A Look Back At The First All-Star Game, July 6, 1933
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Another Milestone Achievement For Old Time Baseball Photos! Our Fourth Anniversary!
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Baseball’s Gettysburg Address: The Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man” Speech, July 4, 1939
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The Anniversary of One of Greatest Pitching Duels Ever! Spahn vs. Marichal, July 2, 1963
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Was 1941 the Greatest Year in Baseball History?
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White Sox’ Pat Seerey Hits Four Home Runs in One Game! But that’s not why I posted this pic!
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