Skip to content

Baseball History Comes Alive

Your Home For Over 1700 Fully Categorized Baseball History Essays and Vintage Baseball Photos, now ranked as a top five website by Feedspot among all baseball history websites and blogs. If you love baseball history, you've come to the right place!

  • Home
  • About
  • Black Sox Essays
  • Book Reviews
  • Baseball’s Forgotten Stars
  • Player Passings
  • Babe Ruth
We Say Good-Bye to Tracy Stallard
Historic Events / Player Passings December 12, 2017December 12, 2017

We Say Good-Bye to Tracy Stallard

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
From the Lighter Side: Lou Gehrig and Kids!
Brace Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / From the Lighter Side / Lou Gehrig December 10, 2017March 3, 2021

From the Lighter Side: Lou Gehrig and Kids!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
From the Lighter Side! “Four Fingers Means the Fastball, Dummy!”
Don Stokes' Colorizations / From the Lighter Side / Odds and Ends December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

From the Lighter Side! “Four Fingers Means the Fastball, Dummy!”

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1954 – Giants pinch-hitter Dusty Rhodes becomes unlikely World Series hero with game-winning home run
Cleveland Indians / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series December 7, 2017December 7, 2017

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, September 29, 1954 – Giants pinch-hitter Dusty Rhodes becomes unlikely World Series hero with game-winning home run

Recent Posts   The Indians right fielder Dave Pope is seen here leaping for the […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Another Gem From Don Stokes: The 1888 Cincinnati Red Stockings!
19th Century / Cincinnati Reds / Don Stokes' Colorizations December 5, 2017December 6, 2017

Another Gem From Don Stokes: The 1888 Cincinnati Red Stockings!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Negro League Historian Kyle McNary’s 10-Days with Three Negro League Legends
Negro Leagues December 5, 2017December 5, 2017

Negro League Historian Kyle McNary’s 10-Days with Three Negro League Legends

Recent Posts One quarter century ago my life changed forever. Besides my wife, kids, parents, […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Let’s Dive Into the Dead Ball Era Again! The 1910 Pittsburg Pirates!
Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Pittsburgh Pirates / Team Photos December 4, 2017February 29, 2020

Let’s Dive Into the Dead Ball Era Again! The 1910 Pittsburg Pirates!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
A Significant Day in Baseball – and Cub – History!
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs December 3, 2017January 9, 2018

A Significant Day in Baseball – and Cub – History!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
“The Best Ballplayer Few Fans Have Ever Heard Of,” George Burns!
Dead Ball Era / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! November 28, 2017November 29, 2017

“The Best Ballplayer Few Fans Have Ever Heard Of,” George Burns!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Roy Campanella Wins His Second MVP, 1953!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / MVPs November 27, 2017December 16, 2024

Roy Campanella Wins His Second MVP, 1953!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Let’s Take a Moment to Recall the Sad Demise of Hall-of-Famer, Hack Wilson
Charles Conlon Collection / Hall of Fame / Player Passings November 26, 2017November 26, 2017

Let’s Take a Moment to Recall the Sad Demise of Hall-of-Famer, Hack Wilson

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Interesting Tidbits About Baseball Pitching Triple Crown Winners!
19th Century / Historic Events November 24, 2017November 28, 2017

Interesting Tidbits About Baseball Pitching Triple Crown Winners!

Recent Posts Pitching Triple Crowns Winners Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Happy Thanksgiving From Baseball History Comes Alive!
Lou Gehrig / Odds and Ends November 23, 2017November 23, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving From Baseball History Comes Alive!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, October 5, 1934 – Charlie Trefts photo taken during 1934 World Series between the Tigers and Cardinals
Ball Parks / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

Sportsman Park, St Louis, MO, October 5, 1934 – Charlie Trefts photo taken during 1934 World Series between the Tigers and Cardinals

Recent Posts This wonderful photo taken by the esteemed photographer Charles Trefts gives us an […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
The All Rookie Starting Lineup!  September 27, 1963
It'll Never Happen Again November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

The All Rookie Starting Lineup!  September 27, 1963

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
1949: Another First for Jackie Robinson!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / Jackie Robinson / MVPs / Player Spotlights November 19, 2017November 22, 2017

1949: Another First for Jackie Robinson!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
I’m an Author! “Memorable World Series Moments!”
Odds and Ends November 18, 2017January 9, 2018

I’m an Author! “Memorable World Series Moments!”

Recent Posts Hey…Check this out! Yours truly is now officially an “author”…or something like that!… […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
We Say A Sad Good-Bye to “Jungle Jim” Rivera
Chicago White Sox / Player Passings November 17, 2017September 2, 2023

We Say A Sad Good-Bye to “Jungle Jim” Rivera

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
We Say A Sad Good-Bye to Hall-of-Famer Bobby Doerr
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Player Passings / Player Spotlights November 15, 2017November 22, 2017

We Say A Sad Good-Bye to Hall-of-Famer Bobby Doerr

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
It Was About Time! Ted Williams Finally Wins Most Valuable Player Award!
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / MVPs / Ted Williams November 14, 2017November 22, 2017

It Was About Time! Ted Williams Finally Wins Most Valuable Player Award!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
We’re Contacted by Grandson of Former Major Leaguer, Ken Lehman!
Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! November 10, 2017November 22, 2017

We’re Contacted by Grandson of Former Major Leaguer, Ken Lehman!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
This Week Marks the Anniversary of a Real Baseball Milestone!
Historic Events / MVPs / New York Yankees / Player Spotlights November 8, 2017November 22, 2017

This Week Marks the Anniversary of a Real Baseball Milestone!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Guest post from Kevin Trusty: “Rare Thievery For ‘Shoeless Joe’ In Cleveland!”
Charles Conlon Collection / Cleveland Indians / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Guest Posts / Shoeless Joe Jackson November 5, 2017February 19, 2019

Guest post from Kevin Trusty: “Rare Thievery For ‘Shoeless Joe’ In Cleveland!”

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
 Harry Caray Almost Killed 49 Years Ago Today!
Broadcasters / Hall of Fame November 3, 2017September 25, 2024

 Harry Caray Almost Killed 49 Years Ago Today!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series
Brooklyn Dodgers / Joe DiMaggio / Memorable World Series Moments / World Series November 1, 2017October 19, 2019

Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
A Wonderful Baseball Family Legacy Passes From Grandfather to Grandson in the 2017 World Series!
Historic Events / World Series October 30, 2017December 4, 2018

A Wonderful Baseball Family Legacy Passes From Grandfather to Grandson in the 2017 World Series!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Baseball’s Other “Babe” – Babe Herman — the Only Major Leaguer To Double Into a Double Play!
Odds and Ends October 29, 2017August 14, 2022

Baseball’s Other “Babe” – Babe Herman — the Only Major Leaguer To Double Into a Double Play!

I was recently reading about baseball oddities (including “The Most Unusual Home Run Ever!”) and it got me to thinking about some other unusual occurrences on the baseball diamond…

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, August 29, 1957 – Ted Williams hits his 33rd homer of the season in Red Sox 1-0 win over Tigers
Boston Red Sox / Detroit Tigers / Ted Williams October 26, 2017October 28, 2017

Briggs Stadium, Detroit, MI, August 29, 1957 – Ted Williams hits his 33rd homer of the season in Red Sox 1-0 win over Tigers

Recent Posts     Boston’s Ted Williams rounds third base after blasting his 33rd home […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
More “15 Minutes of Baseball Fame”! Grover Land and the Most Unusual Home Run Ever!
Federal League / Fifteen Minutes of Baseball Fame! / Historic Events / Odds and Ends October 25, 2017August 5, 2022

More “15 Minutes of Baseball Fame”! Grover Land and the Most Unusual Home Run Ever!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
We’re contacted by Relative of the Great Dead Ball Era Catcher, Wally Schang!
Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York Yankees / Philadelphia Athletics / Player Spotlights / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! October 25, 2017October 25, 2017

We’re contacted by Relative of the Great Dead Ball Era Catcher, Wally Schang!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Jim Creighton: “The Man Who Saved Baseball” …And martyred himself in the process!
19th Century / Player Spotlights October 24, 2017February 23, 2022

Jim Creighton: “The Man Who Saved Baseball” …And martyred himself in the process!

Recent Posts Scroll Down to Read Today’s Essay Subscribe to Baseball History Comes Alive for automatic updates. […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
The Great Hall-of-Famer Whitey Ford Turns 89, October 21, 2017! Happy Birthday Whitey!
Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Player Spotlights October 22, 2017October 22, 2017

The Great Hall-of-Famer Whitey Ford Turns 89, October 21, 2017! Happy Birthday Whitey!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the Very First World Series, 1903!
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Historic Events / Pittsburgh Pirates / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! / World Series October 20, 2017April 1, 2019

We’re Contacted by Relatives of the Pitcher-Catcher Battery Mates from the Very First World Series, 1903!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
The Classic 1926 World Series: Was “Old Pete” Alexander Sleeping Off A Hangover In The Bullpen?
Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

The Classic 1926 World Series: Was “Old Pete” Alexander Sleeping Off A Hangover In The Bullpen?

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Denver, CO, October 5, 1927 – Big crowd follows Game 1 of 1927 World Series by animatronic scoreboard in front of Denver Post headquarters
Odds and Ends / World Series October 17, 2017October 18, 2017

Denver, CO, October 5, 1927 – Big crowd follows Game 1 of 1927 World Series by animatronic scoreboard in front of Denver Post headquarters

Recent Posts     In downtown Denver a large crowd assembles on Champa Street by […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
The 1909 World Series: The Pirates’ Honus Wagner vs. the Tigers’ Ty Cobb!
Hall of Fame / Honus Wagner / Ty Cobb / World Series October 16, 2017December 4, 2017

The 1909 World Series: The Pirates’ Honus Wagner vs. the Tigers’ Ty Cobb!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Enos Slaughter’s “Mad Dash” Wins The 1946 World Series As Johnny Pesky Holds The Ball!
Boston Red Sox / Memorable World Series Moments / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series October 15, 2017February 18, 2019

Enos Slaughter’s “Mad Dash” Wins The 1946 World Series As Johnny Pesky Holds The Ball!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Let’s Take A Moment To Remember White Sox Jim Landis!
Chicago White Sox / Player Passings October 14, 2017October 14, 2017

Let’s Take A Moment To Remember White Sox Jim Landis!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Casey Stengel’s Inside-the-Park Home Run Wins Game One of the 1923 World Series, 94 Years Ago This Week!
Casey Stengel / New York Yankees / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series October 12, 2017October 12, 2017

Casey Stengel’s Inside-the-Park Home Run Wins Game One of the 1923 World Series, 94 Years Ago This Week!

Recent Posts Subscribe to my blog for automatic updates and Free Bonus Reports: “Memorable World […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More
Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 1950 – Jim Konstanty’s first pitch to the Yankees Phil Rizzuto in the 1950 World Series
New York Yankees / Philadelphia Phillies / World Series October 12, 2017October 12, 2017

Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 1950 – Jim Konstanty’s first pitch to the Yankees Phil Rizzuto in the 1950 World Series

Recent Posts     Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 1950 – It’s the first […]

facebookShare on Facebook
TwitterPost on X
FollowFollow us
PinterestSave
Read More

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 … Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 … Page 45 Next page

Gary Livacari, Editor (Livac2@aol.com). Active Contributors: Mark Kolier, Vince Jankoski, Ron Christensen, Mike Janacek


Categories

Gary Livacari is a Verified Baseball History Speaker. Click below for details:

Gary Livacari — Verified Speaker on FreeSpeakers.org
View Gary Livacari’s speaker profile on Free Speakers Chicago

Baseball Quote of the Month

Today’s Baseball Birthday Salute: HOF’ER Gaylord Perry, born September 15, 1938. Click on photo to see his stats:

This Day in Baseball History. Click on image below:

“HALL OF FAME” POSTS. These Received Over 1,000 “Likes” On Facebook (Click on Image below)

Click on the images below to see on Amazon books written by myself, our contributors and subscribers:

Sitemap

Does your writing project need an editor? I’m a  certified proofreader and copy editor. Contact me for all your writing needs: Livac2@aol.com

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Click On The Baseball Below To See “Best Sellers in Sports Collectibles” From Amazon

Categories

Archives

Get new posts by email

  • 1
  • 50
  • 46
  • 296
  • 216
  • 2,183
  • 12,932
  • 66,039
  • 165,289
  • 1,771
  • 6,787
  • September 13, 2026
Copyright © 2024 Expose Blog Pro. All Rights Reserved