Out From Under the Shadow of the Babe is a collection of essays I’ve written over the years and all have been published here on the Baseball History Comes Alive website…
The Classic 1960 World Series
Now that we’re in full “World Series mode,” I’ll continue featuring some of the more memorable Fall Classics. It’s been a while since I talked about the 1960 World Series, today we’ll revisit one of the most memorable of all — that is, if you’re a Pirates fan! — which included probably the most dramatic walk-off home runs in baseball history…
Memorable World Series Moments: 1917 World Series White Sox vs. Giants
Heine Zimmerman Chases Speedy Eddie Collins Across Home Plate!…
In-game interviews aren’t worth it!
I agree with Mark Kolier. I find in-game interviews with players to be distracting, and, well, annoying. How about you?…
Bobby Thomson’s Doubleplay Saved His “Shot” Legacy
Bill reminds us today of a fantastic twin killing initiated by Bobby Thomson in the final series of the 1951 pennant race that may very well have changed the course of baseball history…
My Review of: This Never Happened, The Mystery Behind the Death of Christy Mathewson
The historical setting is 1918 during the Great War. Baseball was under intense pressure to show its support for the war effort…
Forgotten Stars: Let’s Remember Cecil Travis
We welcome back Michael Keedy today with an interesting essay featured a ball player who I have to admit has flown completely under my radar, Cecil Travis…
Vince Jankoski’s Deep Dive Into Double Plays, Part Four
As promised, Vince Jankoski returns today with the conclusion to his four-part series on Double Plays. As always, Vince has done his homework. I never realized one could get that deep into DPs, but Vince has done just that…
Let’s Revisit the 1941 World Series…and the Mickey Owen Passed Ball!
“That was a tough break for Mickey to get. I bet he feels like a nickel’s worth of dog meat!” –Yankee Tommy Henrich, the beneficiary of Mickey Owen’s passed ball…
Gee, Thanks Brooks!
Before we say our final goodbye to the great Brooks Robinson, who passed away last Tuesday at age 86, I thought it would be fitting to take a look at Norman Rockwell’s wonderful 1971 painting of Brooks signing an autograph for a young baseball fan…