Eighty-seven years ago today, July 18, 1939, the Red Sox made a trade with the Brooklyn Dodgers that they surely came to regret. On that day, they sent the Louisville Colonels’ 21-year-old shortstop prospect named Harold (Pee Wee) Reese to the Dodgers for $35,000 and three minor leaguers…
The Jackie Robinson Rundown!
Today we welcome a guest contribution from Len Ferman with an interesting essay about the day in 1951 when Jackie Robinson survived a rundown off third base…while trapped by five Phillies players!
The 1935 Bismark Churchills: A Team Ahead of Its Time!
On Martin Luther King day, it’s fitting that we salute the Bismark Churchills, a ground-breaking team that almost no one has ever heard of. I was familiar with the rich history of baseball in Bismark, North Dakota, including Satchel Paige’s participation, but until I read Ron Christensen’s essay, I had no idea of the role the Churchills played in breaking down baseball’s racial barriers…
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
Let’s Remember Two Baseball Immortals: Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson!
As we all know, the Brooklyn Dodgers made history on April 15, 1947 when Jackie Robinson appeared in a major league game. But yesterday, April 10, 1947, was also an historic day…
“42” MOVIE REVIEW
Today we welcome back Bill Schaefer with an interesting “review of a review.” Bill analyzes Boston Globe sportswriter Bob Ryan’s “take” of the movie “42,” written in 2013. Bill then adds his own comments as he goes along. Read Bill’s essay, and see if you agree with Bob Ryan and/or Bill Schaefer!…
Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!
Here’s a real neat photo sent to me by a friend. That’s Larry Doby on the left and of course Jackie Robinson on the right. But here’s a real surprise…Who do you think is the player on the far left, sitting on the dugout steps??…
Another First for Jackie Robinson!
“The way I figured it, I was even with baseball and baseball with me. The game had done much for me, and I had done much for it.” -Jackie Robinson…
Let’s Remember Two Baseball Immortals: Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson!
“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…
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…
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.
Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!
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1949: Another First for Jackie Robinson!
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A Tribute to Jackie Robinson by Kyle McNary
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Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, NJ – Home to Jersey City Giants and where Jackie Robinson made his debut with Montreal Royals
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We Remember the Great Branch Rickey!
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Tribute to Ralph Branca: January 26, 1926-November 23, 2016. Let’s Remember him for more than “The Shot Heard Round the World”
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, May 29,1955 – Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after hitting home run
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 2, 1951 – Game Two of the memorable playoff series between the NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers
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Jackie Robinson in Cuba, 1947
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Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!
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1955 World Series
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Clint Hartung and “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World!”
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Salute to Larry Doby
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Happy Mothers’ Day to All “Baseball Mothers!”
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A Tribute on Jackie Robinson Day
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Leo and Jackie
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Bobby Thomson: “The Shot Heard Round the World!”
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Tribute to the Great Jackie Robinson
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Negro Leagues Tribute: Kansas City Monarchs
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Yogi Berra’s Real-Life “Deja Vu Moment!”
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1955 World Series: The Dodgers Finally Do It!
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The Great Jackie Robinson (1913-1972)
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