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Guest Post by Kevin Trusty: “Mathewson’s Monumental Marvel!”

Christy Mathewson and the 1905 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size…

Posted on: December 4, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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“The Best Ballplayer Few Fans Have Ever Heard Of,” George Burns!

George Burns Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo Gallery:…

Posted on: December 4, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The Great 1912 New York Giants

1912 New York Giants Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start…

Posted on: November 30, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, May 29,1955 – Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after hitting home run

Jackie Robinson is greeted by teammates after connecting for a solo home run against the Giants Johnny Antonelli. The second-inning…

Posted on: November 10, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History: “Lefty” O’Doul for Freddy Leach, October 29, 1928!

Lefty O'Doul Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo Gallery:…

Posted on: October 29, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Happy Birthday Smoky Joe Wood!

Smoky Joe Wood and the 1912 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any photo below to start photo gallery:…

Posted on: October 26, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Spotlight on Frank “Home Run” Baker and the 1911 World Series!

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Posted on: October 24, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Heinie Zimmerman Chases Eddie Collins Across the Plate in the 1917 World Series!

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Posted on: October 16, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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There Are Errors…AND THEN THERE ARE ERRORS! Hank Gowdy and the 1924 World Series

1924 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo…

Posted on: October 10, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Baseball’s Version of: “The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!”

“The Thrill of Victory”…and “The Agony of Defeat!” Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full…

Posted on: October 4, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 3, 1951 – 65 years ago today Bobby Thomson hits the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World”

65 years ago today, shock waves were sent through the baseball world that still resonates to this day…

Posted on: October 3, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1954 – “The Catch” by Willie Mays

One of the most iconic moments in baseball history beautifully colorized by John Turney - the Willie Mays over…

Posted on: September 29, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 1, 1951 – Game One of the Playoff Series between Giants and Dodgers

An aerial view of a playoff game between the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Last week we brought…

Posted on: September 17, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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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

Aerial photo of Game Two of the memorable 1951 Playoff Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants. The…

Posted on: September 12, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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1924 World Series Champion Senators Visit the White House!

1924 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start Photo…

Posted on: September 5, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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John McGraw: The Early Years

John McGraw Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size and to start the John…

Posted on: September 2, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Featured Piece by Author Ronald T. Waldo – 17-year-old Mel Ott makes his MLB debut

Just a few brief moments today from the land of the Giants, regarding the baseball team that played at the…

Posted on: July 30, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Clint Hartung and “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World!”

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Posted on: July 24, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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How’s That For An Outfield?

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Posted on: June 24, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 14, 1911 – World Series action with Christy Mathewson pitching

The NY Giants great Christy Mathewson rears back to let go of a hard one against the Philadelphia Athletics in…

Posted on: June 22, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Baseball’s Ugliest Incident

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Posted on: June 21, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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West Side Grounds, Chicago, IL, June 1907 – Crowd on the field for NY Giants and Cubs

Here is a very cool action shot of a game between the NY Giants, managed by the ornery John McGraw,…

Posted on: June 17, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 6, 1937 – Yankees and Giants in World Series action Game One

60,000 plus are on hand as two of New York's teams, the Giants and Yankees, face off in the…

Posted on: June 16, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 7, 1924 – NY Giants and Washington Senators in World Series action

The Giants Ross Youngs slides safely into second base after advancing on a High Pockets Kelly flyball in Game 4…

Posted on: June 15, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Final testing of lights before the Polo Grounds first night game on May 24, 1940

Boxes are laid out over the field as final tests on lighting goes on before the New York Giants…

Posted on: June 1, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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The Record-Setting Streak of “King Carl” Hubbell Ends!

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Posted on: May 31, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Memorial Day Tribute to World War I Hero Eddie Grant

Eddie Grant (1905, 1907-1915) - When you look at Eddie Grant's numbers nothing really sticks out for him, he…

Posted on: May 30, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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1913-14 World Tour: Near Disaster Strikes – Twice!

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Posted on: May 21, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Happy Birthday Willie!

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Posted on: May 7, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 30, 1954 – Dusty Rhodes hits home run in Game Two of 1954 World Series

Utility player Dusty Rhodes rounds first base after hitting a solo home run in the 7th inning to extend…

Posted on: May 2, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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The Merkle Game, Part Three

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Posted on: May 1, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The Giants Say Good-Bye to the Polo Grounds

"Giants Say Goodbye to the Historic Polo Grounds" Click on any image below to start Photo Gallery: The New…

Posted on: April 27, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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The Original “M & M Boys!”

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Posted on: April 8, 2016
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John McGraw – The Baseball Player (1891-1906)

Some might not realize that Muggsy was every bit as good as a ballplayer as he was as a manager.…

Posted on: April 6, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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September 17, 1954 – Giants game at Polo Grounds and Rocky Marciano fighting at Yankee Stadium

There are TWO major sporting events going on in this just fantastic photo - first in the foreground we…

Posted on: April 5, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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The Merkle Tragedy, Part Two

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Posted on: April 4, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Seals Stadium, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 1958 – First MLB Pitch And Game In California

Both new California baseball teams, the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, are officially in action in their…

Posted on: April 4, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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The Tragedy of Fred Merkle, Part One

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Posted on: April 1, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., October 4, 1924 – Action in the First Game of the 1924 World Series

Goose Goslin of the Senators is out at first base on an outstanding play by the Giants shortstop Travis Jackson…

Posted on: April 1, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
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Bobby Thomson: “The Shot Heard Round the World!”

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Posted on: March 12, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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