“What had unfolded in the ’33 Series was no mystery. Clearly good pitching had stopped good hitting.” –The Sporting News, 1933…
The 1912 World Series: Fred Snodgrass and the “$30,000 Muff!”
“I never lost that World Series. I never took the blame for losing any World Series.” –Fred Snodgrass…
Let’s Revisit the 1941 World Series!
Errors and miscues are always magnified in the World Series, and they can last forever, tarnishing the reputation of even the best players…
We’re Contacted by Nephew of 1930s Indians Star, Joe Vosmik!
“We offered no fewer than five players for Joe Vosmik, who is my idea of the type of left fielder we could use at Yankee Stadium.” –Yankee GM Ed Barrow
Congrats to the Washington Nationals! World Series in D.C. for the first time since 1933!
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From the Lighter Side! The Long-Lost Manager-Umpire Heated Argument!
Let’s face it…One of the newer and better innovations to come along in baseball is allowing managers to appeal umpires’ calls. It’s added a lot to the game, including the dimension of actually getting plays correct!…
The Classic 1926 World Series: “Ol’ Pete” Alexander to the Rescue!
With the start of the 2019 World Series just around the corner, my tour through memorable World Series stops today in the exciting 1926 World Series…
Let’s Revisit The 1965 World Series!
“Hey, skip, bet you wish I was Jewish today, too!”
So said Don Drysdale to manager Walt Alston after Game One, talking about his poor performance on the mound…
Was Buck Weaver Treated Fairly by Judge Landis?
With the 2019 World Series just around the corner, here’s one more look at the 1919 Black Sox scandal, this time turning the spotlight on Buck Weaver and asking the question whether he received just punishment…
September 28, 1941 and 1960: Dramatic Days For the Great Ted Williams
“A man has to have goals – for a day, for a lifetime – and that was mine, to have people say, ‘There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived'” –Ted Williams…
How Fast Are Pitchers Throwing? A Look At Speed Measurement In Baseball!
Today, Matt Brown sends us something a little bit different. Matt has written an interesting essay that briefly explores the evolution of “speed measurements.” I think you’ll enjoy it…
Let’s Remember the Dean Brothers: Dizzy and Daffy!
“Gee, Paul”, if I’d a-known you was gonna throw a no-hitter, I’d a-throw’ed one too!” -Dizzy Dean, after his brother threw a no-hitter in the nightcap of a double-header…
The Yankees’ Infamous “Copacabana Incident”
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“From the Lighter Side”: A Novel – And Exciting! – Way To End a Batting Slump!
As Harry Caray used to say: “Ahh, you can’t beat fun at the old ball park!”…
The Wit and Wisdom (and Luck!) of Yogi Berra
“Slump? I ain’t in no slump. I just ain’t hitting.” – Yogi Berra
KENESAW MOUNTAIN LANDIS – COMMISSIONER OR CZAR
We want a man as chairman who will rule with an iron hand. Baseball has lacked a hand like that for years…
The Day Yogi Berra Had A Real-Life “Deja Vu Moment!”
“It was déjà vu all over again!” -Famous Yogi Berra quote. It happened on September 28, 1951…
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…
Jackie Mitchell Strikes Out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig!
“I don’t know what’s going to happen if they begin to let women in baseball. Of course, they will never make good. Why? Because they are too delicate, that’s why. It would kill them to play ball every day.” –Babe Ruth, after being struck out by Jackie Mitchell…
Baseball and the Civil War
Thanks to our loyal reader, John Quinlan, for sending me this great lithograph from the American Battelfield Trust web site. It depicts Union prisoners held at Camp Salisbury, North Carolina playing a game that we can recognize as an early form of baseball…
Ted “Double Duty” Radcliffe: A Great Ballplayer NOT in the Hall of Fame
As you read about the career of Ted “Double Duty” Radcliffe, try to think of any other ballplayer who excelled as both a hitter and as a pitcher over as many years a “Double Duty” did. OK…I’ll give you Babe Ruth, but that’s about it!…
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…
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…
Today is Eddie Gaedel Day!
“For a moment, I felt like Babe Ruth,” – Eddie Gaedel…
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…
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…
Two All-Star Games in 1959!
Our “senior” readers will remember that for a while the major leagues came up with the bright idea of having two All-Star games…
Fun With Baseball Ejections!
In writing about Stan Musial the other day, someone mentioned that – not surprising – Stan had never been ejected from a game over his 22-year career. This little tidbit of information got my wheels spinning; and so I thought it would be fun to delve a little further into a topic that is almost always overlooked: baseball ejections.
We’re Contacted by a Donora, PA Neighbor of Stan Musial!
Exactly one year ago, I wrote a post about Stan Musial and his great career. It turned out that one of our Old-Time Baseball Photos readers, Don Ostapowicz, read the posts and mentioned to me that his family had been neighbors of the Musial’s in Donora, Pennsylvania…
Stan Musial Strikes Out Three Times!
Here’s something to really think about. It should wake up anyone who doesn’t think the game has changed drastically over the years…
Another Edition Of Baseball Oddities: Whitey Herzog’s Unusual Triple Play!
Here’s something that caught my eye that happened on this date in 1960, 59 years ago…
Another Look at the Black Sox Scandal: Other Notable Reds Players
As I near the end of my essays on the 1919 World Series, I’d like to say a few words about some of the other players on the two teams besides the “Eight Men Out.”
Ernie Broglio, RIP
The baseball world was saddened to learn of the passing of pitcher Ernie Broglio on July 16th, aged 83…
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…
Another Look at the Black Sox Scandal: Other Notable White Sox and Reds Players
As I near the end of my series of essays on the 1919 World Series, I’d like to say a few words about some of the other players on the two teams besides the “Eight Men Out.”
Another Look at the 1919 World Series: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Three: “Joe and the Tainted $5,000”
“There are things in this world to be regarded above money – keeping faith in your friends, for instance. All of which goes to show that you don’t have to know how to read and write to be a man of principle and conscience.” –Joe Jackson
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. ..
Another Look At The 1919 World Series, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Two: Joe’s Play in the Field And At-Bat
“You know, he was such a remarkable hitter it was almost impossible for him to swing without meeting the ball solidly.” Teammate Dickie Kerr, speaking of Joe Jackson
Another Look At The 1919 Black Sox Scandal: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part One – Did Joe Confess?
“The Supreme Being – not Judge Landis – will be my judge. The Good Lord knows I’m innocent of any wrongdoing.” – Joe Jackson