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”
Pastime Press: Shoeless Joe Jackson and the WWI draft, Chicago Tribune/Sporting News 1918/1919
100 years ago, 1919, as is well known to classic baseball fans, was the season of the infamous Black Sox Scandal. As an interesting preface to that… Read more “Pastime Press: Shoeless Joe Jackson and the WWI draft, Chicago Tribune/Sporting News 1918/1919”
Pastime Portraiture: Jimmy Johnston
A stern, weathered look belying his 26 (!) years, Brooklyn Robins’ (aka Superbas) outfielder Jimmy Johnston poses for a portrait taken in 1916 by the International Film… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Jimmy Johnston”
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: Jimmy Sheckard
“He was a bigger cog in the old invincible Cub machine than he ever received credit for being”, stated Johnny Evers, in reference to the sometimes exceptional,… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Jimmy Sheckard”
Pastime Portraiture: Sherry Magee
April 1911, Washington Park, Brooklyn, and the Phillies’ star left fielder Sherry Magee strikes a serious batting pose, likely taken during the season’s opening series with the… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Sherry Magee”
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”
A Moment in Time – 8/14/46: Pete Reiser steals home, setting NL record
Wednesday afternoon, August 14, 1946, bottom of the 5th inning, and Pete Reiser deftly glides past the tag of the Giants’ Walker Cooper on the front end… Read more “A Moment in Time – 8/14/46: Pete Reiser steals home, setting NL record”
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!”
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 