Whenever there’s an historic comeback, it usually consists of a phenomenal run by a hard-charging second place team, accompanied by an equally-phenomenal collapse by the presumed-to-be winner, previously coasting to a title. We’re currently seeing a collapse of this magnitude in the race for the American League Central Division title…
Brooklyn Says Good-Bye to the Dodgers and Ebbets Field!
Sixty-eight years ago this week, September 24, 1957, was a sad day in Dodger history. On that day Dodger fans had their hearts broken forever, as the Dodgers played their last game at historic Ebbets Field, their home since 1913…
An Interesting Comparison Of Two “Hermans”: Babe and Billy!
Mark Kolier returns today with an interesting essay comparing the careers of two fine ball players, both with the last name of “Herman.” One is in the Hall of Fame (Billy), and the other isn’t (Babe). Mark asks the question “why is this so?” I think you’ll enjoy Mark’s attempt to find an answer…
Willie Mays Hits His 50th Home Run of the 1955 Season!
What can I say about Willie Mays after I say he’s the greatest player any of us has ever seen? If he could cook, I’d marry him!” –Leo Durocher…
“A good ole Canadian boy makes good!” Let’s Remember George Selkirk
The quote in the tile below is how Mike Janacek described his fellow Canadian, George Selkirk. As Mike relates, there haven’t been a lot of Canadians who made it to the majors, but there have sure been some good ones…and George Selkirk was one of the best…
DAVEY JOHNSON, RIP
The baseball world was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Davey Johnson. Today Vince Jankoski takes a detailed look int this fine ball player and successful manager…
A Unique Day in the Career of Ted Williams!
Seventy-nine years ago yesterday, September 13, 1946, was a unique day in the career of the great Ted Williams. In a game against the Indians at Cleveland’s League Park, Ted hit his only inside-the-park home run. The run stood up and proved to be the winning tally in the 1-0 Red Sox win. The victory also clinched the Red Sox’ first American League pennant since 1918…
Get A Load Of These Crazy Baseball Trades!
We all can recall some lopsided trades, but absolutely “crazy trades”? In Ron Christensen’s essay today, we learn of players being traded for donuts, for a suit of clothes, in payment for rent…and the proverbial “player traded for himself!”…
Deadball Era Match-up For the Ages: “Smoky” Joe Wood vs. Walter “Big Train” Johnson!
On September 6, 1912 Smoky, Joe Wood faced Walter “Big Train” Johnson in a memorable pitching duel at Fenway Park. Matched pitch-for-pitch, Wood eventually bested Johnson 1-0 for a two-hit complete game shutout, his 30th of the year…
Happy Birthday Maz! Lets remember Bill Mazeroski’s “Homer for the Ages”
With today being Bill Mazeroski’s 89th birthday, I’d like to wish Bill a “Happy Birthday” by saying a few words about the classic 1960 World Series and Bill’s homer in the seventh game – possibly the most dramatic walk-off home run in baseball history…
“It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over!” The Fourteen-Year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!
“It’s over…I forgive you, George.” And with those words, the man who famously coined the phrase, “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over,” Yogi Berra, declared that his 14-year feud with “The Boss,” George Steinbrenner, had finally come to an end…
Tippy Martinez Wins One Of the Most Unusual Game Ever Played! – And That’s Putting it Mildly!
Vince Jankoski returns today with details about what is surely one of the most unusual games ever played….with a surprise ending! Tippy Martinez wins the game, but that’s the only hint I’m giving. You’ll have to read to the end to find out the details of what I’m calling “an unusual game for the ages”!…
