Ninety-eight years ago yesterday, April 11, 1928, was an important day in baseball history. On that day, forty-year-old veteran Ty Cobb and 41-year-old Tris Speaker start in the outfield on Opening Day for the A’s, batting second and third, respectively…
Back into the Deadball Era we go! “Colby Jack” Coombs
I always love learning more about the Deadball Era, and today, Mike Janacek returns with an interesting essay on the career of one of the DBE’s best, “Colby Jack” Coombs. For a three-year period (1910-12), he was one of the best in the business….
The Great “Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!
As we extend our congratulations to the Dodgers for their victory in the exciting 2025 Word Series, here’s a few words about the great slugger Jimmie Foxx. On this day, November 2, 1938, in a season in which he hit .349 with 50 home runs and 175 RBIs, Jimmie became the first player to win the MVP award three times…
Cubs Blow 8-Run Lead in 1929 World Series!
With the 2025 World Series due to start shortly, I always like to recall some of the more memorable Fall Classics from the past. Today, we’ll take a look at the 1929 World Series between the Cubs and the Philadelphia Athletics. However, if you’re a Cub fan, the memories are not good…
Frank “Home Run” Baker’s Vintage Yankee Sweater!
My Facebook friend of long-standing, Chris Baker, just posted a great photo of himself at the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore. Chris is holding the Yankee sweater of his great-grandfather, Hall of Famer Frank “Home Run” Baker….
From The Lighter Side! “How Can You Hit All Those Home runs With Such Scrawny Arms!”
Here we see the great slugger Jimmie Foxx scratching his head, trying to figure out how his young teammate with such scrawny arms named Ted Williams generates all his power!
How Bad Can a Baseball Season Get? White Sox Challenge Post-1900 Record of 1916 Philadelphia A’s For Futility
Here in Chicago, we’re in the midst of a stunningly bad baseball season…
Another Edition Of: Do You Have a Funny Caption For This Photo?
Now that we are in the “lull” between Christmas and New Years Eve, I thought it was a good time to have some fun with another edition of “Do you have a funny caption for this photo?”…
Let’s Revisit the 1910 World Series: Cubs vs. A’s!
The 1910 Fall Classic featured the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago Cubs, with the Athletics winning in five games…
Were the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics the Worst Team Ever?
Bill Gutman’s recent essay about the fine Dead Ball Era pitcher Jack Coombs got me thinking about the great Philadelphia Athletics teams from 1910-1914…
The Philadelphia Athletics Complete A “Double Triple Steal”!
You may be wondering what the heck a “double triple steal” is. You’re not alone.
A Genuine American War Hero: All-Star Pitcher Lou Brissie
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The 2020 World Series and the 1914 World Series Have Something In Common!
Before we turn the page on another baseball season, dysfunctional as this one was, I want to point out an interesting similarity I discovered between Game Four of the 2020 World Series between the Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays and Game Three of the 1914 World Series…
We’re Contacted by Descendant of Hall-of-Famer, Rube Waddell!
We’ve said many times we always love it when we’re contacted by relatives of former players. It doesn’t matter if the player was a star or a sub. Anyone who makes it to the majors is special in our eyes.
Shibe Park, Philadelphia, May 29, 1915 – An aging Harry Davis spoils a shutout bid of a young brash hurler by the name of Ruth
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We’re Contacted by Descendant of Dead Ball Era Slugger, “Socks” Seybold!
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The Latest From Our Resident Baseball Artist, Don Stokes!
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Beautiful Don Stokes Colorization of Jimmie Foxx!
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“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!
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We’re contacted by Relative of the Great Dead Ball Era Catcher, Wally Schang!
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The Great Lefty Grove Nearly “Loses It” 86 Years Ago Today!
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The Philadelphia Athletics Complete A “Double Triple Steal”!
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Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 14, 1908 – Opening Day action between the Philadelphia A’s and NY Highlanders
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1929 World Series
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Fenway Park, Boston, MA, July 6, 1927 – Emerging power in the A’s take on the hapless Red Sox in American League action
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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 8, 1913 – World Series pitching duel as Christy Mathewson outlasts Eddie Plank
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Guest Post by Kevin Trusty: “Mathewson’s Monumental Marvel!”
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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA- Philly police seat on Hire’s Root Beer crates during 1914 World Series
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“Double X” Jimmie Foxx Receives Third MVP Award!
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Spotlight on Frank “Home Run” Baker and the 1911 World Series!
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Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 21, 1911 – Don Stokes colorization of Higlanders taking batting practice before home opener
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The Great Lefty Grove Nearly “Loses It” 85 Years Ago Today!
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Photo Tribute to Kid Gleason. Let’s Set the Record Straight!
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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 […]
Worst Team Of All TIme, 1916 Philadelphia Athletics!
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A Genuine American Hero: All-Star Pitcher Lou Brissie
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Baseball Mascots and Clowns
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, September 9, 1928 – 85,265 Watch Yanks Sweep A’s In Key Doubleheader
In the first game of a key doubleheader between the Athletics and Yankees, New York’s […]