(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”
Category: In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Don Newcombe
Quick post on Don Newcombe, one of the last remaining Brooklyn Dodgers and Negro League players, sadly passing today at 92. Newcombe “Firsts”: NL Rookie of the… Read more “In Memoriam: Don Newcombe”
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”
In Memoriam: Mel Stottlemyre
Wednesday, August 12, 1964, and Mel Stottlemyre and Mickey Mantle help celebrate Mel’s debut in the major leagues, a complete-game 7-hit shutout of the White Sox at… Read more “In Memoriam: Mel Stottlemyre”
In Memoriam: Willie McCovey
Willie McCovey, the soft-spoken first baseman with the thunderous bat that clouted 521 HRs over a storied 22-year Hall-Of-Fame career, primarily with the San Francisco Giants, passed… Read more “In Memoriam: Willie McCovey”
In Remembrance of Eddie Grant
Eddie Grant with the NY Giants, 1913 Saturday, October 2, 1909: The Phillies’ young third baseman, Eddie Grant, strode to the plate against the NY Giants’ ace… Read more “In Remembrance of Eddie Grant”
In Memoriam: Bobby Doerr
A small tribute to Bobby Doerr, the “silent captain” and 9-time All Star second baseman who played his entire Hall of Fame career for the Boston Red… Read more “In Memoriam: Bobby Doerr”
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