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Was Buck Weaver Treated Fairly by Judge Landis?

With the 2019 World Series just around the corner, here’s one more look at the 1919 Black Sox scandal, this time turning the spotlight on Buck Weaver and asking the question whether he received just punishment...

Posted on: October 2, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 9 Comments

September 28, 1941 and 1960: Dramatic Days For the Great Ted Williams

“A man has to have goals – for a day, for a lifetime – and that was mine, to have people say, ‘There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived'" –Ted Williams...

Posted on: September 29, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 0 Comments

Let’s Remember the Dean Brothers: Dizzy and Daffy!

"Gee, Paul”, if I’d a-known you was gonna throw a no-hitter, I’d a-throw’ed one too!” -Dizzy Dean, after his brother threw a no-hitter in the nightcap of a double-header...

Posted on: September 21, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 0 Comments

Stan Musial Strikes Out Three Times!

Here’s something to really think about. It should wake up anyone who doesn’t think the game has changed drastically over the years…

Posted on: July 28, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

Another Look At The 1919 World Series, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Two: Joe’s Play in the Field And At-Bat

“You know, he was such a remarkable hitter it was almost impossible for him to swing without meeting the ball solidly.” Teammate Dickie Kerr, speaking of Joe Jackson

Posted on: July 20, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

Another Look At The 1919 Black Sox Scandal: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part One – Did Joe Confess?

“The Supreme Being – not Judge Landis – will be my judge. The Good Lord knows I’m innocent of any wrongdoing.” – Joe Jackson

Posted on: July 20, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 1 Comment

The Sad Saga of Babe Ruth and the “Baby Ruth” Candy Bar

“Well, I ain’t eatin’ your damned candy bar anymore!” —Babe Ruth, 1927 …And after you read the story, who could blame him?

Posted on: May 18, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out,” Part Three: Eddie “Knuckles” Cicotte

“I admit I did wrong, but I’ve paid for it the past 45 years.” -Eddie Cicotte, commenting in a 1965 interview on his role in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.

Posted on: May 4, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 0 Comments

Spotlight On The “Eight Men Out,” Part Two: Buck Weaver!

With the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Black Sox scandal fast approaching, I'll continue with a look at the "Eight Men Out," turning the spotlight today on George "Buck" Weaver.

Posted on: April 30, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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Let’s Turn the Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out”: Ringleader “Chick” Gandil

“We could never pull it off,” Chick Gandil said to gambler Sport Sullivan when asked about a conspiracy to throw the 1919 World Series. “Don’t be silly,” Sullivan replied, “It’s been pulled before and it can be again.”

Posted on: April 28, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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Rogers Hornsby Traded Again!

"Nobody liked our manager Rogers Hornsby. There was a real pr**k. Except for his racing forms, there was no newspapers, no movies, no beer, nothing. Women and horses, that was his downfall." - St. Louis Browns pitcher Les Tietje

Posted on: April 12, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 0 Comments

We made it!! Happy Opening Day!!

For old-time baseball fans like us, if there's a better day of the year than Opening Day, I'm not sure what it is!

Posted on: March 27, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 4 Comments

Here’s One for Our Many Dead Ball Era Fans: Let’s Turn the Spotlight on Baseball “Lifer,” Pat Moran!

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Posted on: March 7, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 1 Comment

WEEKLY POLL QUESTION: PLEASE DON’T RUIN OUR GAME! How Do You Feel About The Possible Changes To Baseball Being Discussed?

In the name of Babe Ruth and all that's good in the world, let's be careful with what we do to our game!

Posted on: March 4, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 25 Comments

The Leslie Jones Boston Public Library Baseball Collection, Part One

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Posted on: February 26, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 3 Comments

Birthday Anniversary for the Great Honus Wagner; Born February 24, 1874

Thanks to our resident baseball artist, Don Stokes, for calling to our attention that today is the birthday anniversary of Honus Wagner. He was born 145 years ago today. Don has also come through with a beautiful colorization of the great Dutchman.

Posted on: February 24, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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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...

Posted on: January 22, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 1 Comment

Frank Chance Takes the Yankees’ Managerial Helm, January 8, 1913

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Posted on: January 9, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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The Brooklyn Dodgers Trade Casey Stengel, January 2, 1918!

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Posted on: January 2, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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Another Edition of Lopsided Trades! The Phillies Trade Ace “Old Pete” Alexander For… Who??

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Posted on: December 11, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Stan Musial Named 1948 MVP!

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Posted on: December 2, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

Black Sox Ringleader Arnold “Chick” Gandil Tells His Story!

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Posted on: September 29, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 6 Comments

It’s Time For a Quiz! Let’s Have Some Fun With Baseball Trivia: MVP Awards!

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Posted on: September 7, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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An Amazing Stat from the Hall-of-Fame Career of the Great Stan Musial!

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Posted on: July 28, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

Back Into the Dead Ball Era We Go! The 1918 Season and the Pennant-Winning Cubs!

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Posted on: June 30, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Joe DiMaggio’s 56-Game Hitting Streak Begins, May 15, 1941!

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Posted on: May 15, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Who Won the 1910 Batting Title, Ty Cobb or Nap Lajoie?

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Posted on: May 1, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 4 Comments

Let’s Remember The Great Rogers Hornsby On His Birthday, April 27, 1896

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Posted on: April 27, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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From the Lighter Side! “Casey Stengel Commits a Baseball No-No…And Lands In Hot Water!”

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Posted on: April 24, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Cleveland Municipal Stadium, July 7, 1948 – Two of the All-Time greats join forces in Cleveland

A wonderful colorization by our friend Don Stokes, here on your left is Cleveland's ace Bob Feller and on your…

Posted on: April 19, 2018
By: Ron Bolton
With: 1 Comment

What Can You Tell Me About This Photo?

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Posted on: April 7, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 4 Comments

The Great Yankee Manager, Miller Huggins, Colorized by Don Stokes

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Posted on: March 25, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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The Latest From Our Resident Baseball Artist, Don Stokes!

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Posted on: March 9, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Beautiful Don Stokes Colorization of Jimmie Foxx!

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Posted on: February 4, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Back to the Dead Ball Era We Go! 1918 Cubs!

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Posted on: January 17, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Spotlight On The “Eight Men Out”: Buck Weaver

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Posted on: January 13, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 3 Comments

Two Of Our Readers Related To Former Phillies and Cub Manager Jimmie Wilson!

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Posted on: January 10, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Beautiful Colorization of Hank Greenberg by Don Stokes!

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Posted on: January 1, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Cardinals Trade Player-Manager Rogers Hornsby Shortly After Winning the 1926 World Series!

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Posted on: December 29, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

Christmas and Baseball Through the Years!

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Posted on: December 24, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
With: 3 Comments