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”
Category: Cincinnati Reds
In Memoriam: Frank Robinson
A quick post to denote the sad passing of Hall-of-Famer Frank Robinson, today at the age of 83. The accolades are many: Rookie-of-the-Year in 1956 (photo above… Read more “In Memoriam: Frank Robinson”
Pastime Portraiture: Orval Overall
Chicago Cubs star pitcher Orval Overall, in 1910, by Paul Thompson. Overall had simply outclassed opposing batters since joining the Cubs in mid-1906. Coming up with the… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Orval Overall”
Behind the Bag 