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DON MATTINGLY: FAME SECOND TO FAITH AND FAMILY

I loved watching Don Mattingly play baseball. A flawless fielder and an imposing figure in the batter’s box: powerful sloping shoulders, intense concentration...

Posted on: January 13, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
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Happy Thanksgiving From Baseball History Comes Alive!

Let’s be honest. It’s hard to find a connection between Baseball and Thanksgiving. The great American family tradition of “Turkey Day” falls in that “no man’s land” between the last pitch of the World Series and the first pitch of spring training...

Posted on: November 26, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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1932 New York Yankees

Check out this great team photo of the 1932 World Series Champion Yankees, beautifully restored/colorized by the very talented artist, Chris Whitehead of Mancave photos...

Posted on: November 21, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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The Classic 1926 World Series: “Ol’ Pete” Alexander Comes to the Rescue!

With the start of the 2020 World Series just around the corner, my tour through memorable World Series stops today in the exciting 1926 World Series, one of the most memorable in the history of the Fall Classic...

Posted on: October 17, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 3 Comments

1964 World Series Aftermath: Baseball Plays Its Version of “Musical Chairs!”

“I managed good but boy did they play bad.” –Johnny Keane, commenting on his lack of success as Yankees’ manager.

Posted on: October 3, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 10 Comments

The Famous Phil Linz “Harmonica Incident” Sparks 1964 Yankees

In today's essay, Paul Doyle recalls for us the confrontation between Yogi Berra and utility player, Phil Linz during the 1964 pennant race...

Posted on: September 2, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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Babe Ruth’s 1924 Barnstorming Tour Visits Dunsmuir Ball Park…And It’s Still Standing!

With a rare second-place finish, the 1924 season was a disappointment for the Yankees. The team was aging with four regulars and nearly all their bench over the age of 30...

Posted on: July 4, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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Here’s a streak from 1941 you probably aren’t aware of!

The 1941 baseball season is considered by many baseball historians to be one of the greatest ever...

Posted on: June 24, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 13 Comments

Tribute to Casey Stengel!

"He could fool you. When Casey wanted to make sense he could. But he usually preferred to make you laugh.” — Yogi Berra, speaking of Casey Stengel...

Posted on: April 25, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 17 Comments

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...

Posted on: April 21, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 12 Comments

Oh Boy! Do I Have a Film Clip For You! It’s Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, 1931!

Do you have 15 minutes to spare? I know you love baseball history, so do yourself a big favor and travel back in a virtual time machine to 1931 to see this incredible footage, filmed with an early Movietone Sound camera...

Posted on: April 18, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 9 Comments

Let’s Remember Elston Howard and the Yankees’ Historic Day, April 14, 1955

"A man of great gentleness and dignity, one of the truly great Yankees." –Inscription on Elston Howard’s Monument Park plaque...

Posted on: April 14, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 8 Comments

Guest Post: Spring Training at Fort Lauderdale Stadium

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Posted on: February 23, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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1927 Yankees: Spring Training in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Posted on: February 16, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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From the Lighter Side: The Marriage of Lefty Gomez and Actress June O’Dea

It’s been a long while since I featured ballplayers and their wives, so now’s a good time to shine our baseball spotlight on Hall-of-Famer, Lefty Gomez and his marriage to the beautiful actress, June O'Dea...

Posted on: February 10, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
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Twenty-Five Year Reunion of the 1923 World Series Champion Yankees!

I admit it…I’m a sucker for Old-Timers photos! And here’s a real good one.

Posted on: January 15, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 3 Comments

The Baseball World Says a Sad Good-Bye to Don Larsen

Don Larsen passed away yesterday at the age of 90. In tribute we're posting an old piece by Gary accompanied by the artwork of our friend Graig Kreindler...

Posted on: January 2, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 1 Comment

Let’s Revisit the 1941 World Series!

Errors and miscues are always magnified in the World Series, and they can last forever, tarnishing the reputation of even the best players...

Posted on: October 19, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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The Classic 1926 World Series: “Ol’ Pete” Alexander to the Rescue!

With the start of the 2019 World Series just around the corner, my tour through memorable World Series stops today in the exciting 1926 World Series...

Posted on: October 11, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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The Yankees’ Infamous “Copacabana Incident”

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Posted on: September 15, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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The Wit and Wisdom (and Luck!) of Yogi Berra

"Slump? I ain't in no slump. I just ain't hitting." - Yogi Berra

Posted on: September 7, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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The Day Yogi Berra Had A Real-Life “Deja Vu Moment!”

“It was déjà vu all over again!” -Famous Yogi Berra quote. It happened on September 28, 1951...

Posted on: September 4, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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Joe DiMaggio’s 56-Game Streak Comes To An End 78 Years Ago: July 17,1941!

“…It's over thirty years later and this guy comes up to me and says he was that cab driver who drove me to the park on July 17, 1941. He apologized for telling me in the cab ride that he thought the streak would end that day if I didn’t get a hit the first time up...

Posted on: July 20, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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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. ..

Posted on: July 20, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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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.

Posted on: February 24, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

The Baseball World Says A Sad Good-Bye to Legendary Pitcher and Coach, Mel Stottlemyre

The moving tributes continue to come in for baseball icon Mel Stottlemyre who passed away Sunday at age 77 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Here’s a small sampling from among the many whose lives he touched in so many positive ways:

Posted on: January 15, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
With: 12 Comments

Frank Chance Takes the Yankees’ Managerial Helm, January 8, 1913

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Posted on: January 9, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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The Brooklyn Dodgers Trade Casey Stengel, January 2, 1918!

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Posted on: January 2, 2019
By: Gary Livacari
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A Trade of the “Babes”: Babe Dahlgren for Babe Phelps! Sub title: “The Yankees Won the Game That Day, But Nobody Cheered…”

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Posted on: December 30, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Follow-up To My Article On Frankie Crosetti! More Great Stuff From Frank Wanner!

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Posted on: December 21, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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We’re Contacted by Friend of Yankee Shortstop, Frank Crosetti!

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Posted on: December 16, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Part II: “What Hath Ruth Wrought?” Excerpts From Article By Don Jennings

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Posted on: December 6, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Part I: “What Hath Ruth Wrought?” The Incredible Power Numbers of Babe Ruth, With Excerpts From Article by Don Jennings

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Posted on: December 4, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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The Fourteen-year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!

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Posted on: November 11, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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“The Greatest Game Ever Pitched”: Don Larsen’s Perfect Game

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Posted on: October 27, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Spotlight on the World Series: The 1957 Classic!

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Posted on: October 20, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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The Day Bill Dickey Slugged the Senators’ Carl Reynolds, Breaking His Jaw!

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Posted on: August 6, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Oh Boy!…Do I Have a Film Clip For You! It’s Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, 1931!

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Posted on: July 21, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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The Day Casey Stengel Humiliated Joe DiMaggio, July 7, 1951!

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Posted on: July 8, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
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Baseball’s Gettysburg Address: The Lou Gehrig “Luckiest Man” Speech, July 4, 1939

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Posted on: July 4, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 4 Comments