The Demise of a Great Franchise: The Boston Braves Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World Series Moments” and “Gary’s Handy Dandy World… Posted on: March 13, 2017 By: Gary Livacari With: 7 Comments
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 and football. It would be… Posted on: March 6, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
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 home to the Jersey City… Posted on: February 28, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
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 last out in the 1937… Posted on: February 23, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
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 in the American League, and… Posted on: February 22, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
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 and finishing the season with… Posted on: February 18, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Mountain Athletic Club, Fleischmanns, New York, August 10, 1903 – Cuban Giants fall to Mountain AC 3-1 in the Catskills The historic Negro League team the Cuban Giants traveled to the Catskills to take on the Mountain Athletic Club, also… Posted on: February 17, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, June 15, 1948 – Lights are finally on as Detroit becomes last AL team to host night games The lights are finally on at Detroit's Briggs Stadium for the first time as team owner Walter Briggs finally relents… Posted on: February 12, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Salute to Old Comiskey Park Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World Series Moments” and “Gary’s Handy Dandy World… Posted on: February 11, 2017 By: Gary Livacari With: 2 Comments
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, October 4, 1935 – A look at the original scoreboard during the 1935 World Series This picture was taken during the 1935 World Series between the Tigers and Cubs. In the photo you get… Posted on: February 11, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 1 Comment
Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 1, 1922 – Babe Ruth up at bat against Sox hurler Red Faber Babe Ruth is up at the plate against the White Sox pitcher Red Faber. Ruth would get a triple, but… Posted on: January 25, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Crosley Field, Cincinnati, OH, June 9, 1962 – Reds Frank Robinson steals home in 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Famer Frank Robinson steals home in the first inning to extend the Reds lead to 3-0. Robinson… Posted on: January 19, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Braves Field, Boston, MA 1933 – Leslie Jones wonderful aerial photo of a classic Beantown ballpark, home to Braves (1915-1952) Here is a wonderful Leslie Jones aerial photograph of Braves Field, While it's not a well remembered ballpark, it was… Posted on: January 14, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 3 Comments
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 1938 – Dodgers Dolph Camilli hits HR to help spoil Phillies home opener Dodgers Dolph Camilli helps ruin opening day for Phillies fans with his two-run homer that erases a one-run lead… Posted on: January 12, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, August 23, 1957 – Red Sox great Ted Williams waits for White Sox southpaw Billy Pierce to get done with 6th-inning warmups Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams waits as Chicago pitcher Billy Pierce finishes his warm-up pitches to begin the top… Posted on: January 9, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 1 Comment
Dartmouth College, Hanover NH, 1882 – Dartmouth College baseball action takes place on unorthodox ball field Here is a wonderful photo of a game played between Dartmouth College and a unknown opponent. You can see the… Posted on: January 5, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Seals Stadium, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 1958 – Giants Willie Mays introduced in first MLB game in California against LA Dodgers Willie Mays here getting introduced in the Giants first home game at Seals Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers,… Posted on: January 4, 2017 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Yankee Stadium, April, 24, 1923 – 8,000 brave cold and wind to see Yankees beat Senators 4-0 in front of President Warren Harding Just five days earlier, Yankee Stadium opened to quite the pageantry as 74,000-plus fans, including President Warren Harding, were… Posted on: December 30, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
We Give Our Old-Time Baseball Photos Reader Some Help With a Photo Identification! Huntington Avenue Grounds Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo… Posted on: December 30, 2016 By: Gary Livacari With: 2 Comments
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, November 17, 1963 – Bears defense pounds Green Bay Packers in 26-7 win Two of the NFL powerhouses, the Green Bay Packers (8-1) and Chicago Bears (8-1) meet up for the second time… Posted on: December 11, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, June 28, 1951 – Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Dodgers Carl Furillo at the top of the right field wall Giants Don Mueller snags a hard hit liner by Carl Furillo at the top of the right-field wall for the… Posted on: December 5, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
NFL in Ballpark Series, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, December 14, 1958 – Giants try to stay warm during crucial game against the Cleveland Browns The New York Giants try to stay warm and dry on the sideline bench during a heavy snow storm.… Posted on: December 4, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
NFL in Ballpark Series, Comiskey Park, Chicago, IL, November 10, 1946 – Chicago Cardinals fall to the Green Bay Packers 19-7 Trailing 17-0 at halftime to the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Cardinals receive the second half kickoff in front… Posted on: November 27, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the First World Series, 1903! 1903 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo… Posted on: November 23, 2016 By: Gary Livacari With: 2 Comments
NFL in Ballpark Series Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, November 18, 1934 – Chicago Bears 10, NY Giants 9 In front of 55,000 NY Giants fullback and Hall of Famer Ken Strong scores on a four yard touchdown… Posted on: November 20, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Union Park, Baltimore, MD, September 27, 1897 – Boston Beaneaters battle Orioles for National League Pennant More than 30,000 Orioles rooters wedge in for the biggest game of the year between these two top National… Posted on: November 16, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Comiskey Park, Chicago, 1959 – World Series action between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox Here is a wonderful aerial view of Comiskey Park during the 1959 World Series between the White Sox and Los… Posted on: November 15, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 1 Comment
Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, July 5, 1963- The Mets Duke Snider is up at bat against the Pirates The great but aging Duke Snider gets up in the bottom of the second inning as a NY Met in… Posted on: November 7, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 1 Comment
Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 4, 1947 – Red Sox great Ted Williams in left field with the freshly painted Green Monster behind him Ted Williams is in position in left field as his Red Sox square off with the Philadelphia Athletics in… Posted on: October 31, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Cleveland Municipal Stadium, 1931 – Completion is near for the future Indians home This photo was taken in 1931 right before its completion. The capacious ballpark was one of the first multi-purpose… Posted on: October 29, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
NFL in Ballpark Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933- First ever NFL Championship game takes place between Bears and NY Giants First NFL Championship Game Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 17, 1933 - While the Cubs and the Wrigley Field get… Posted on: October 23, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Cleveland, Ohio, March 14, 1931 – Construction is well underway on Cleveland Municipal Stadium Construction work is well underway on one of the first multi-purpose stadiums designed for both baseball and football. It… Posted on: October 21, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, OH, April, 26, 1947 – Indians owner Bill Veeck shortens dimensions of outfield walls Before the Indians moved in permanently into this vast ballpark, the outfield dimensions were deep, for example center field… Posted on: October 19, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Palace of the Fans, Cincinnati, OH, 1902 – This majestic looking ballpark was home to the Reds for just nine years This majestic looking ballpark with its 22 hand-carved Corinthian columns was home to the Reds for only ten years,… Posted on: October 18, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
NFL in Ballparks Series – Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, December 29, 1963 – Bears defeat Giants 14-10 in NFL Championship This photo is taken right before the 1963 NFL Championship Game kicked off between the Chicago Bears and New York… Posted on: October 16, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Kansas City Municipal Stadium (1923-1976) – Second home to the Athletics, also home to Negro League Monarchs Originally built for the American Association minor league team, the Kansas City Blues, this ballpark was host to various… Posted on: October 11, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers The Dodgers catcher Al Lopez holds up the ball to show the umpire after placing the tag on a… Posted on: October 11, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
West Side Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1908 – Chicago Cubs home 1885 through 1915 Sometimes referred to as West Side Grounds, this Windy City ballpark was home to the Chicago Cubs from 1885-1915… Posted on: October 11, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Baker Bowl, Philadelphia, PA (1887-1938) – Home to the Philadelphia Phillies for 51-plus years At it's beginning in 1887, this ballpark was considered a state-of-the-art venue, costing $80,000 to build and it seated… Posted on: October 7, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments
Fenway Park, Boston, MA, October, 12, 1914 – Crowd awaits Game Three between Braves and Athletics In Game Three of the 1914 World Series, a packed house of 35,520 is on hand to see the Miracle… Posted on: October 7, 2016 By: Ron Bolton With: 0 Comments