Steve Falco Posts | Baseball History Comes Alive

Babe’s Best Year Ever, 1923!

Steve Falco returns today with an interesting account of what was arguably the Bambino's best season, 1923. We hear a lot about his 1927 season, but this one is often overlooked...

Posted on: July 29, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 3 Comments

Yesterday, the baseball world was saddened to learn of the passing of Tim McCarver. We're grateful to contributor Steve Falco for his remembrance of this fine ballplayer who, after his playing days, was selected for the broadcasting wing of the Hall of Fame...

Posted on: February 18, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 17 Comments

Mickey and Bobby, an Unlikely Pairing

Many thanks to Steve Falco for sending me this historic photo from Mickey Mantle Day...

Posted on: September 21, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

Billy Martin: World Series Wonderkid

Today, Steve Falco returns with an interesting account of the career of Billy Martin...

Posted on: June 3, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 7 Comments

Mickey Mantle’s First Home Run

Thanks to Steve Falco for his timely reminder that last Sunday, May 1, was the anniversary of Mickey Mantle's first home run...

Posted on: May 4, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 10 Comments

New Blog Topic: There is Only One, The Most Iconic Trading Cards of All Time

Today Steve Falco gives us a look at the great watercolor artwork of James Fiorentino with two beautiful examples of his work...

Posted on: March 18, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 0 Comments

New Blog Topic: Big Dave Battles Donnie Baseball for the 1984 Batting Title

"If I were sitting down with George Steinbrenner and, based on what Dave Winfield got paid for his statistics, I'd have to say, 'George, you and I are about to become partners!'" - Joe DiMaggio...

Posted on: March 5, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 1 Comment

Yogi Berra: Baseball’s Original Mr. Clutch

We've all heard that Yogi Berra was a "clutch hitter," but what exactly does that mean? Is there a way to quantify it?...

Posted on: February 4, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 6 Comments

The Yankees’ Slugging Sparkplug: Roger Maris

Earlier this month many of us were once again disappointed that Roger Maris failed to make it into the Hall of Fame...

Posted on: December 31, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
With: 8 Comments

Guest Post: The Long Wait is Finally Over! Congratulations Tony O!

Today we welcome a guest post from Steve Falco with an outstanding essay celebrating Tony Oliva's long overdue and well-deserved election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame...

Posted on: December 10, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
With: 4 Comments