Amidst all the Fourth of July celebrations today, all baseball history fans (like us!) should take a few minutes to reflect upon the anniversary of one of the most memorable – yet saddest – days in baseball history. It occurred 83 years ago today on “Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day,” at Yankee Stadium between games of a Yankees-Senators doubleheader: Lou Gehrig’s “Luckiest Man” Speech…
THE 1934 MVP Race: What?!? Really?!? (Part Two)
I’m happy today to continue with Ron Christensen’s deep dive into the 1934 MVP selection between the two primary contenders, Lou Gehrig and Mickey Cochrane. Only baseball history nerds like us can appreciate the extensive effort that Ron has made…
The 1934 MVP Race: What?!? Really?!?!
What could the sportwriters have been thinkiong when they gave the 1934 MVP award to Mickey Cochrane instead of Lou Gehrig??…
Annual July 4th Essay: Let’s Recall Baseball’s Most Eloquent Moment, The Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man” Speech, July 4, 1939
Amidst all the Fourth of July celebrations today, all baseball history fans (like us!) should take a few minutes to reflect upon the anniversary of one of the most memorable – yet saddest – days in baseball history…
Happy Mother’s Day From Baseball History Comes Alive!
s you’ve heard me say before, I always try to find a connection between baseball history and the particular holidays that we celebrate. But let’s be honest. It’s not exactly easy to find a connection between baseball and Mother’s day…
Lou Gehrig’s Consecutive Game Streak Comes to An End!
Eighty-three years ago yesterday, April 30, 1939, was a memorable day in baseball history. On that day, the consecutive game streak of the Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig, finally came to an end…
My Interview with Matt Dahlgren, Grandson of Babe Dahlgren, the Man Who Replaced Lou Gehrig
We always enjoy it when we’re contacted by a relative of a former major leaguer. In this case, it’s even more special…
Happy Mothers’ Day From Old-Time Baseball Photos!
As has become my custom, I like to find a baseball connection to each passing holiday. With today being Mothers’ Day, I didn’t have to look far…
Ballplayers and Children, Part Four: Lou Gehrig
My ongoing series: Ballplayers and Their Sons got me thinking about the Iron Horse and his well-known interaction with kids, so I thought I’d give him some overlooked attention…
Baseball’s Gettysburg Address:The Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man” Speech, July 4, 1939
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My Viewing of “The Pride of the Yankees”!
Since I’m homebound like just about everybody else, I thought this would be a good time to catch up on a few things on my “to do” list. One item high on the list was my intention to finally watch The Pride of the Yankees…
Who Was The Greatest Hitter Of All Time? Cast Your Vote!
As we ponder our existence in a world without baseball, I thought it might be fun to pass some time debating something real basic: Who was the greatest hitter of all-time?…
Happy Thanksgiving From Baseball History Comes Alive!
Let’s be honest. It’s hard to find a connection between Baseball and Thanksgiving…
Baseball’s Gettysburg Address: The Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man” Speech, July 4, 1939
Amidst all the Fourth of July celebrations today, all baseball history fans (like us!) should take a few minutes to reflect upon the anniversary of one of the most memorable – yet saddest – days in baseball history. ..
Incredible Video of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Taking Batting Practice, 1931 or 1932!
Thanks to Chris Williamson for sharing this incredible video of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig taking batting practice. Be sure to watch on full screen and with sound.
Baseball’s Gettysburg Address: The Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man” Speech, July 4, 1939
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Happy Mothers Day from all of us at Old-Time Baseball Photos!
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From the Lighter Side: Lou Gehrig and Kids!
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Happy Thanksgiving From Baseball History Comes Alive!
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One of the Rarest of Baseball Feats! The Four Home Runs in One Game Club!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Baseball’s Gettysburg Address, 77 Years Ago Today
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Happy Mothers’ Day to All “Baseball Mothers!”
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Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, May 2, 1939 – Babe Dahlgren replaces the Iron Horse at first base
The Yankees Babe Dahlgren warms up at first base as he gets ready to […]
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 7, 1927 – Yankees Spank Pirates 8-1 In World Series Play
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Spotlight on the 1937 All-Star Game
Spotlight on the 1937 All-Star Game The 1937 All-Star Game was the fifth mid-summer […]
Another Glance Into the Charles Conlon Baseball Collection: The Great Lou Gehrig
Another Glance Into the Charles Conlon Baseball Collection I was planning on taking a second […]
