In perusing the National Pastime This Day in Baseball History website recently, I came across this interesting tidbit involving the great pinch-hitter Smoky Burgess…
New Blog Topic: A Real Wacky Game! Blue Jays Beat the Red Sox 28-5!
Did any of you guys notice the crazy game between the Blue jays and the Red Sox last Friday? The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 28-5…
We’re Contacted by Relative of Lefty O’Doul!
As I’ve mentioned many times, one of the many “perks” of my job on Baseball History Comes Alive as your friendly baseball historian is that I’m often contacted by relatives or acquaintances of former ballplayers…
All-Star Week, 2022: Let’s Revisit the Classic 1941 All-Star Game!
As we enter the 2022 All-Star break, let’s recall what many consider to be the most exciting finish ever to an All-Star game: Ted Williams’ walk-off homer to win the 1941 Midsummer Classic…
The Original Mr. Cub: “Jolly Cholly” Grimm
Today we welcome back to the fold Michael Keedy with an interesting essay covering the long career of Charlie Grimm, calling him the original “Mr. Cub.”…
The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History: “Lefty” O’Doul for Freddy Leach!
Ninety-four years ago this Fall, the Giants traded Lefty O’Doul to the Phillies for the aforementioned Freddy Leach…
World Series Round, Week Two!
World Series Round, Week Two! Can you name these nine Yankees?
Twins Historic 8-5 Triple Play vs. White Sox Recalls Brooks Robinson’s Dubious Record!
In case you missed it, the Twins pulled off a historic 8-5 triple play in Monday’s game against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Park in Chicago. There’s never been an 8-5 triple play before in all of baseball history…
Annual July 4th Essay: Let’s Recall Baseball’s Most Eloquent Moment, 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…
From the Lighter Side! Casey Stengel Commits a Baseball ‘No-No’ And Is Hit With a $500 Fine!
“I came in here and a fella asked me to have a drink. I said I don’t drink. Then another fella said I hear you and Joe DiMaggio aren’t speaking and I said I’ll take that drink.” -Casey Stengel