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Odds and Ends / Paul Doyle Posts / Walter Johnson February 22, 2019March 20, 2019

Special Washington’s Birthday Feature: “I Cannot Tell a Lie…But I Can Sure Stretch the Truth!”

February 22 is George Washington’s birthday…and there can’t possibly be any connection to baseball history, can there?

But wait! Paul Doyle has found one!

Brooklyn Dodgers / Negro Leagues / Player Passings February 20, 2019January 21, 2024

Don Newcombe, RIP (1926-2019)

Here at Old-Time Baseball Photos would be remiss in our duty if we let the day go by without biding a sad farewell to the great Dodger pitcher, Don Newcombe who passed away yesterday at age 92, and recalling some of the highlights of his remarkable career.

Chicago Cubs / Guest Posts / Paul Doyle Posts / Spring Training February 19, 2019February 15, 2020

“Welcome Back Baseball!”

We’ve endured a long, grueling winter that’s apparently not over yet, not by “a long shot” (or even as long as a blast off the bat of the great Bambino himself!).

Odds and Ends / Washington Nationals/Senators February 18, 2019February 15, 2021

It’s Presidents’ Day, Let’s Recall President Eisenhower’s “Baseball Secret!”

“When I was a small boy in Kansas, a friend and I went fishing. As we sat there in the warmth of the summer afternoon on a river bank, we talked about what we wanted to do when we grew up. I told him that I wanted to be a real major league baseball player. My friend said that he’d like to be President of the United States. Unfortunately, neither of us got our wish…” -Dwight David Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States

Negro Leagues February 16, 2019May 24, 2020

1939 Negro League East-West All-Star Game!

As we continue our month-long salute to the Negro Leagues, I’d like to repost this great photo from the 1939 Negro League East-West All-Star game, along with a little information about this game which was so important to the African-American community:

Gil Hodges for the Hall of Fame February 15, 2019April 10, 2019

Sign the Petition to Get Gill Hodges into the Hall of Fame!

As many of you are aware. I’ve been actively supporting the movement to get Gil Hodges into the Hall of Fame. Please help our cause by signing the “Gil for the Hall” petition! -Thanks, Gary

Negro Leagues February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

Another Chapter In Our Month-Long Salute to the Negro Leagues: The Homestead Grays

As has become our tradition, we like to highlight the Negro Leagues during the month of February, so we can’t let the month go by without a salute to the Homestead Grays, one of the greatest teams of the Negro Leagues.

Satchel Paige February 12, 2019February 18, 2024

Joe Louis and Satchel Paige meet at Comiskey Park on August 13, 1948

With February being Black History Month, here’s a salute to the great Hall-of-Famer Satchel Paige, who many baseball historians think he may be the greatest pitcher ever.

Historic Events / Poll Questions February 10, 2019January 11, 2025

Weekly Blog Question! How Do You Feel About the Designated Hitter (DH) Being Added to the National League?

Every week we’re posting a baseball history-related question and will encourage our readers to voice their opinion. We’d love to hear what you have to say! This week’s question involves the Designated Hitter.

Black Sox Scandal Essays / Cincinnati Reds / Guest Posts / Team Photos / World Series February 9, 2019May 26, 2019

The 1919 World Series: Did the White Sox Lose…or Did the Reds Win?

This year’s World Series will mark the 100th anniversary of the famed Black Sox scandal, in which eight (really six) members of the Chicago White Sox conspired with gamblers to throw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds.

Hall of Fame / MVPs / Player Passings February 7, 2019February 16, 2019

Tribute to Frank Robinson, August 31, 1935- February 7, 2019

“When I was managing, I had no trouble communication…the players just didn’t like what I had to say.” -Frank Robinson

Player Passings February 5, 2019February 8, 2019

Baseball World Mourns the Passing of Bob Friend, February 3, 2019

With the passing of Bob Friend this past week, I’d like to repost an article I wrote about him a couple years ago as part of my “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars” series…

Ernie Banks / Player Spotlights February 3, 2019February 8, 2019

Tribute To Ernie Banks (January 31, 1931- January 23, 2015)

Ernie Banks, RIP It’s a sad, sad day on the north side of Chicago. Ernie Banks is gone…

Odds and Ends January 30, 2019February 8, 2019

The American League Announces Contingency Plan In Case Of An Airplane Disaster, January 29, 1947!

As is well known, from the earliest days of baseball to the mid-20th century, train travel had always been the normal means of transportation for teams traveling from city to city. Baseball lore is replete with stories of the escapades aboard the overnight train rides…

Baseball's Eccentrics / Player Spotlights January 27, 2019February 8, 2019

Happy Birthday to “Mr. Baseball,” Bob Uecker!

Yesterday, January 26, 1934, was the 85th birthday of Bob Uecker. Bob may very well be the funniest man to ever laced up cleats. He’s one of those guys that no matter what he says, it just cracks you up…

Don Stokes' Colorizations / From the Lighter Side / Shoeless Joe Jackson January 22, 2019January 27, 2022

Another Edition of: From the Lighter Side! How Did “Shoeless” Joe Jackson Get His Famous Nickname?

“You shoeless sonofagun you!” –A fan yelling at 20-year old Greenville Spinner outfielder, Joseph Jackson, who was playing that day in his stocking feet.
And the rest, as they say, is history…

John McGraw / Poll Questions January 21, 2019January 26, 2020

WEEKLY BLOG QUESTION: IS THE OVER-RELIANCE ON ANALYTICS HELPING OR HURTING THE GAME? (And What Would John McGraw Say About it?)

How would legendary manager John McGraw, the quintessential proponent of “small ball,” have reacted to today’s analytics? Not well, I can assure you….

Brooklyn Dodgers / Gil Hodges for the Hall of Fame / Hall of Fame / Los Angeles Dodgers / Poll Questions January 20, 2019December 6, 2021

Our Readers Have Spoken: Gil Hodges Belongs in the Hall of Fame!

As we get ready to close down our weekly poll question about whether or not Gil Hodges should be in the Hall of Fame, our very intelligent and well-informed readers have come to a decisive conclusion. By the over-whelming vote of 220-5, our readers have emphatically cast their votes in favor of Gil’s selection.

Dead Ball Era / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Time for a Quiz! January 19, 2019January 19, 2019

It’s Time for a Quiz!

Here’s a little something to shake the winter doldrums and to get you thinking about baseball again. Especially if you’re like me and just got hit with eight inches of snow last night. Not only that, there’s still 69 more days until Opening Day!

Brooklyn Dodgers / Jackie Robinson January 15, 2019March 21, 2023

Leo Durocher and Jackie Robinson: “How Different Things Might have Been…”

“I do not care if the guy is yellow or black, or if he has stripes like a f***in’ zebra. I’m the manager of this team, and I say he plays.” -Dodger manager Leo Durocher speaking to his Dodger team about the impending arrival of Jackie Robinson.

New York Yankees / Player Passings January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

The Baseball World Says A Sad Good-Bye to Legendary Pitcher and Coach, Mel Stottlemyre

The moving tributes continue to come in for baseball icon Mel Stottlemyre who passed away Sunday at age 77 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Here’s a small sampling from among the many whose lives he touched in so many positive ways:

Brooklyn Dodgers / From the Lighter Side / Women in Baseball January 13, 2019January 13, 2019

Another Edition of “From the Lighter Side!” “Ah…You can’t beat fun at the old ball park!”

“Ah…You can’t beat fun at the old ball park!”

As Harry Caray used to say! Who knows, this was before a game a Ebbets Field, and if the Dodgers were playing the Cardinals, Harry might have even been there!