Tommy Hughes, Phillies rookie righthander, get hugs from his fellow rookie batterymate, Mickey Livingston, at Shibe Park, Philadelphia on June 3rd, 1941, after Hughes twirled a 1-hit… Read more “A Moment in Time – 6/3/41: Tommy Hughes hurls a 1-hit shutout”
Pastime Portraiture: Johnny Rizzo
Young outfielder/slugger Johnny Rizzo of the Pittsburgh Pirates, taken in 1938 or 1939 by The Sporting News. Rizzo would have one of the best rookie seasons for… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Johnny Rizzo”
In Memoriam: Al Jackson
(via Twitter) Al Jackson Mets team firsts: – First shutout (4/29/62) – First 1-hitter (& 2nd SHO) (6/22/62) – First win & SHO at Shea Stadium (4/19/64)… Read more “In Memoriam: Al Jackson”
Pastime Portraiture: Freddie Lindstrom
Giants “18-year-old wonder”, rookie INF Freddie Lindstrom, Sporting News, 1924. Replacing injured Heinie Groh at 3B, in ’24, youngest player ever to appear in a WS –… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Freddie Lindstrom”
Bronx cheers for Robin Roberts
(via Twitter) 3/21/62, and the Yankees’ Robin Roberts deals to the Phillies’ Johnny Callison in a spring training tilt at Clearwater, FL. Wait, what? Yes, Phils sold… Read more “Bronx cheers for Robin Roberts”
Pastime Portraiture: Zack Wheat
(Via Twitter) Brooklyn star Zack Wheat, c1920, United News Pictures. ALL-TIME #Dodgers leader in H/2B/3B/TB (all by a lot), and 3rd in RBI behind Snider, Hodges. BA… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Zack Wheat”
A Moment in Time – 3/20/73: Roberto Clemente is posthumously voted into the HOF by special election
(via Twitter) “I know this honor for Roberto will help other Latin players. Roberto was always thinking of Puerto Rico and the people there.” Vera Clemente, on… Read more “A Moment in Time – 3/20/73: Roberto Clemente is posthumously voted into the HOF by special election”
Pastime Portraiture: Rocky Colavito
(via Twitter) “Don’t Knock the Rock” – Rocky Colavito in March 1957, spring training, Hi Corbett Field, Tucson AZ. Off 1st “full” season, Rocky had a good… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Rocky Colavito”
Pastime Portraiture: Stan Musial
(Via Twitter) 21-yr-old Stan Musial at Sportsman’s Park, Friday, April 10, 1942. Stan and the Cardinals were working out at the stadium, as they had just arrived… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Stan Musial”
Quick Pitch: Ralph Kiner’s first Spring Training
(Via Twitter) 18-year-old Ralph Kiner flips his lid at his first pro camp, Perris Hill Park, San Bernardino, CA, 1941. Sent to Albany (A), led league in… Read more “Quick Pitch: Ralph Kiner’s first Spring Training”
Behind the Bag 