Ever wonder what it would be like to sit in the front row in one of the classic ballparks? Maybe right up against the bullpen, watching the… Read more “The Last Summer at Crosley Field”
A Moment In Time – 9/17/32 (first in a series)
Often I come across old baseball photographs and try to find the story behind them, how the teams were playing, how important the game was, whether the… Read more “A Moment In Time – 9/17/32 (first in a series)”
It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over
With the earlier Mantle post regarding a Yankee legend’s at-bats at Shea Stadium, it made sense to also check the final playing days of another Yankee immortal, Yogi… Read more “It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over”
Burns-Eye Views of Big Time Parks, #2 – Baker Bowl
In 1937, Ed Burns, a sportswriter for the Chicago Tribune, penned a series of articles on every major league park at the time (15 articles in all,… Read more “Burns-Eye Views of Big Time Parks, #2 – Baker Bowl”
So Long, Shea
Missing old Shea. Here’s two quickie videos I made that last year. Our season ticket seats we had in ’07 and ’08 (same seats – we now… Read more “So Long, Shea”
You Gotta Believe (in YouTube)!!
Although my first Mets’ game was in 1971 (Mets won 2-0 over the Phillies), and I saw another game at Shea in 1972, I really didn’t become… Read more “You Gotta Believe (in YouTube)!!”
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”
Burns-Eye Views of Big Time Parks, #1 – Braves Field
In 1937, Ed Burns, a sportswriter for the Chicago Tribune, penned a series of articles on every major league park at the time (15 articles in all,… Read more “Burns-Eye Views of Big Time Parks, #1 – Braves Field”
Veeck – as in yecch?
When baseball maverick Bill Veeck purchased the Cleveland Indians in mid-1946, he needed to appeal favorably to the Tribe’s fans, who hadn’t won anything since 1920, and… Read more “Veeck – as in yecch?”
Big Train, In Vain
One of the interesting discoveries in delving into the smaller details of the classic baseball era, is how many times personalities seem to intersect with one another,… Read more “Big Train, In Vain”
Behind the Bag 