Today is the 106th anniversary of the first major league game played on a Sunday at Ebbets Field.
Fenway Park Opens 113 Years Ago Today, April 20, 1912!
As we prepare to enjoy Easter Sunday festivities with family and friends, it’s also a good time to recall that today, April 20, 2025, is the 113th anniversary of the first game played at Fenway Park…
What Are Your Impressions of Some of the Old Ball Parks?
Many thanks again to Ray Banko who has come up with another great idea. Ray thought it would be interesting to hear stories from our readers about visiting some of the old ballparks…
Here’s Another Great Video: The Old Ball Parks!
Some of you will remember my recent post showing Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig taking batting practice in 1931. Since that one was so well received by the readers, I thought I’d post another.
The Quickest Game In Baseball History: Polo Grounds, September 28, 1919
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Here is something different and unique for today – the initial plans for a new St Louis Cardinals ballpark drawn up in 1949!
At the time, the Cardinals had been renting the use of Sportsman Park as the […]
Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, July 24, 1955 – Dodgers rally with 7-run sixth inning to beat Braves 9-7
With his Dodgers trailing the Milwaukee Braves 6-2 in the 6th inning of the […]
Old Comiskey’s Iconic “Exploding Scoreboard” Debuted 58 Years Ago Today!
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A Significant Day in Baseball – and Cub – History!
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Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, October 5, 1934 – Charlie Trefts photo taken during 1934 World Series between the Tigers and Cardinals
This wonderful photo taken by the esteemed photographer Charles Trefts gives us an unique view […]
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, April 18, 1923 – Ruth homers in first game at Yankee Stadium in 4-1 win over Boston
No better way for “The House That Ruth Built” to be christen in […]
Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1957 – Final out of the Giants last game at the Polo Grounds ends a remarkable era
An era sadly comes to an end, an era that few could rival – […]
Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, September 27, 1953 – The Browns last game in St Louis ends in 2-1 loss in front of 3,174
A sparse crowd of just 3,174 are on hand to see the St Louis […]
Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 5, 1952 – Giants down 4-0 early rally to beat the Phillies 5-4 on home runs from Thomson and Hartung
Just a beautiful shot of the Polo Grounds during a Friday afternoon contest between […]
The 1914 Federal League Chi-Feds
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NFL in Ballpark Series Fenway Park, Boston, MA, ca 1963 – Home to the AFL’s Boston Patriots for six years
This classic baseball cathedral has been home to five professional football teams, but none […]
1903 New York Highlanders Colorized by Don Stokes!
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, June 13, 1947 – Red Sox finally turn the lights on for first time in 5-3 over White Sox
Once considered a passing fad, night baseball more and more is cementing itself as […]
Let’s Dream A Little…
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Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, July 20, 1950 – Dodgers’ Jim Russell playing in the shadows of a iconic scoreboard during a Thursday doubleheader
Here is a good look at the Crosley Field scoreboard positioned in left field, […]
Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, June 16, 1957 – Reds slugger Ted Kluszewski up at bat in first inning against Giants Ray Crone
It’s the top of the first inning and the very big muscled Ted Kluszewski […]
Historic Sportsman’s Park Closes, May 8, 1966!
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Hanlan’s Point Stadium, Toronto, 1928 – Babe Ruth, America’s biggest sports legend, hit his first pro home run here in Canada in 1914
This obscure Canadian stadium was built in 1910 and at the time was lauded […]
Let’s Salute Historic Bosse Field, Third Oldest Ball Park in America!
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, May 20, 1961 – A Neil Leifer photo captures action between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox
A wonderful action shot taken by famed photographer Neil Leifer during a Detroit Tigers […]
Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 11, 1939 – Trial run with new lights days before first night game for White Sox
With a flick of the switch, 768 flood lights mounted on four towers turns […]
The Astrodome Opens, April 9, 1965 – The Indoor Era in Baseball Begins!
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Seals Stadium, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 1958 – First ever MLB game and pitch in California as LA Dodgers and Giants square off in season opener
Both new California baseball teams, the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, […]
From Legends to Little League – the story of Parkhurst Field located in upstate New York
From Legends to Little League – the story of Parkhurst Field This upstate New York […]
Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 2, 1935 – Action in Game One of World Series as Tigers look for their first title
It’s Game 1 of the World Series, pitting the home team Tigers against the National […]
Let’s Remember Dodgertown!
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, 1923 – A personal favorite photo of mine, it was taken just before it opened on April 18th
This might be my favorite photo of Yankee Stadium that I haven’t posted in […]
Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 4, 1922 – Yankees slugger Babe Ruth strikes out in his first at-bat of 1922 World Series
In his first at-bat in the 1922 World Series, Yankees great Babe Ruth goes down […]
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, ca 1930s – Its right field wall, not Green Monster, was tallest in MLB history standing at 60 feet
It wouldn’t be a bit surprising if many baseball fans assumed the tallest outfield wall […]
The Demise of a Great Franchise: The Boston Braves
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Cleveland, Ohio, November 22, 1930 – Construction is at the beginning stages of Cleveland Municipal Stadium
Construction work is underway on one of the first multi-purpose stadiums designed for both baseball […]
Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ – Home to Jersey City Giants and where Jackie Robinson made his debut with Montreal Royals
This waterfront ballpark with a capacity of 24,000 was built in 1937 to be […]
Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 10, 1937 – Final out of the 1937 World Series as Yankees repeat as champs against Giants
Those Damn Yankees! Lou Gehrig flips the ball to Lefty Gomez to get the […]
Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., May 21, 1949 – American League bottom feeders the Browns and Senators in a 7-6 thriller
The Sad Sack Browns of St Louis came into this day in last place […]
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, September 27, 1932 – Hanging of the bunting is almost complete with Game One of World Series one day away
Two days ago, the Yankees wrapped up their 1932 season winning the American League pennant […]