As I’ve said many times, whenever you look into the career of almost any major leaguer, you’ll almost always find something of interest. That certainly holds true the case of Billy Pierce. The 5’10”, 160-pound southpaw was the principal player in two very interesting trades: One coming to the White…and one leaving the White Sox!…
Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s hard to find a connection between Baseball and Thanksgiving. The great American family tradition of “Turkey Day” falls in that “no man’s land” between the last pitch of the World Series and the first pitch of spring training. It’s not exactly our favorite time of the year. But somehow, we manage to make it through year after year…
PRESS RELEASE – I’m Now Available to Speak on: “The Life and Times of Babe Ruth”
To my Chicago area readers, I’m happy to announce that “Yours Truly” is now a registered speaker with the Chicago area Free Speakers Bureau. My topic is a one-hour PowerPoint presentation: “The Life and Times of Babe Ruth.” Wish me luck as I start out on a new venture!…
Another Edition of Baseball’s Eccentrics! The Curious Career of Arthur Irwin
I’ve said many times that whenever you look deep into the career of a major leaguer you’ll almost always find some interesting details; and boy, does Ron Christensen proof me right today! Being the baseball history nerd that I am, I had heard of Arthur Irwin, but I had no idea of his up and down career and life! Read to the end to see the demise of one of baseball’s truly eccentric characters …
Mickey Mantle Wins Second MVP In 1957!
Sixty-eight years ago yesterday, November 22, 1957, Mickey Mantle edged out the great Ted Williams to win the American League MVP. In a controversial vote, the 26-year-old Mantle won the award for the second time, his first coming the previous year…
Another Edition of: Baseball’s Forgotten Stars! Let’s Remember Cy Seymour
There’s nothing I enjoy more than learning about baseball’s forgotten stars; and today, Mike Janacek returns with a detailed look into the career of Cy Seymour, an overlooked star who was certainly one of the most versatile players in the history of the game…
Let’s Remember the Great Branch Rickey!
“Ethnic prejudice has no place in sports, and baseball must recognize that truth if it is to maintain stature as a national game.” -Branch Rickey
Veteran’s day Tribute: Eddie Grant – The True Measure of Courage
Today we welcome back Ron Christensen with a special Veteran’s Day tribute to Eddie Grant: the first ball player to enlist during WWI and who was later killed in action. As Ron mentions, Captain Eddie Grant deserves to be properly recognized for his service to his country, and so we’re glad to shine our baseball spotlight on this authentic American hero…
Rogers Hornsby Traded Again!
Hiring Rogers Hornsby to manage the Cubs was the worst mistake I made in all my years in baseball.” -William Veeck, Sr. Cub President…
Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Elmer Flick, ‘The Demon of The Stick’
Be honest…Have you ever heard of Elmer Flick? If so, did you know he’s in the Hall of Fame? It doesn’t seem right to include a Hall of Famer in the “Forgotten Stars” category, but I think it applies to Elmer Flick. Mike Janacek returns today and attempts to set the record straight with an interesting account of Elmer’s life and career…
The Great “Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!
As we extend our congratulations to the Dodgers for their victory in the exciting 2025 Word Series, here’s a few words about the great slugger Jimmie Foxx. On this day, November 2, 1938, in a season in which he hit .349 with 50 home runs and 175 RBIs, Jimmie became the first player to win the MVP award three times…
