(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”
Category: New York Yankees
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”
Art of the Game: Merry Christmas!
The New York Daily News, Christmas Eve, 1940, and fans of the three teams of Gotham can hardly sleep a wink waiting for Santa to come and… Read more “Art of the Game: Merry Christmas!”
The first World Series walk-off home run
Quite a historic finish to last night’s Game 3 of the 2018 World Series, as the Dodgers’ Max Muncy walked it off in the 18th inning off… Read more “The first World Series walk-off home run”
Welcome to Shea Stadium; now batting, #7, Mickey Mantle
There was a discussion in the Baseball Fever boards a while ago whether the venerable Mickey Mantle ever played at the Polo Grounds, and I believe it… Read more “Welcome to Shea Stadium; now batting, #7, Mickey Mantle”
Behind the Bag 