In the course of my always-enjoyable-yet never-ending searching for classic baseball photographs, I often come upon great shots that are unfortunately not linked to a particular game… Read more “The Grace of the Game: Hank Greenberg”
Pastime Portraiture: Lou Gehrig
Briggs Stadium in Detroit, Tuesday, May 2, 1939 (79 years ago today), and a resigned yet calm Lou Gehrig relaxes at the edge of the Yankees dugout… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Lou Gehrig”
The First Jackie Robinson Day – in 1947
There’s really not much I can add regarding the significance of April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson’s debut, that hasn’t been discussed at length before. But, as I… Read more “The First Jackie Robinson Day – in 1947”
Pastime Portraiture: Harmon Killebrew
Harmon Killebrew, likely at spring training, 1955, as a precocious 18-year-old (!) for the old Washington Senators. A great shot of the young player, fresh from the… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Harmon Killebrew”
A Moment in Time – 5/7/41
Wednesday, May 7, 1941, Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, the first place Cardinals in town, bottom of the 9th inning, game tied 3-3, and veteran umpire Lou Jorda has… Read more “A Moment in Time – 5/7/41”
Pastime Portraiture: Roger Maris
Roger Maris, Yankee Stadium, 1960, by Neil Leifer. Stoic, determined, classic. MVP season, but on the cusp of even greater glory, yet at what cost? You’d be… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Roger Maris”
A Moment in Time – 9/19/61
Tuesday, September 19, 1961, at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore and the Yankees are in town for a late season twi-night doubleheader. While the Orioles were at 88… Read more “A Moment in Time – 9/19/61”
A Moment in Time – 8/23/36
Sunday, August 23, 1936, Comiskey Park, Chicago, and in one of the most beautiful Negro League photos you’ll see, the “East” roster poses for photos prior to… Read more “A Moment in Time – 8/23/36”
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”
A Moment in Time – 4/12/32
Tuesday, April 12, 1932, the season opener with the Giants hosting Philadelphia, top of the 3rd inning and the count is 2-2 on the Phillies’ Kiddo Davis,… Read more “A Moment in Time – 4/12/32”
