From the Sporting News for Thanksgiving, 1928, by Al Demaree. Looks like everyone involved with baseball has a lot to be thankful for, especially the Babe himself… Read more “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Tag: 1920’s
In Remembrance of Eddie Grant
Saturday, October 2, 1909, and the Phillies’ young third baseman, Eddie Grant, strode to the plate against the NY Giants’ ace and future HOFer Christy Mathewson in… Read more “In Remembrance of Eddie Grant”
A Moment In Time – 7/28/25
Back we go to 1925, and back to Griffith Stadium, White Sox/Senators twin bill on Tuesday, July 28, third inning of Game 1. Johnny Mostil trots home… Read more “A Moment In Time – 7/28/25”
Ruth in 1925; a gut-punch to the Yankees
Tuesday, June 23, 1925, Senators/Yankees at Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC. The Babe in action, as he advances to third on a flyout by Bob Meusel in the… Read more “Ruth in 1925; a gut-punch to the Yankees”
A Moment In Time – 8/16/25
Sunday, August 16, 1925, Griffith Stadium Washington, DC. A young Lou Gehrig, in his first full season, barrels into home in the 4th inning to score from third… Read more “A Moment In Time – 8/16/25”
Now batting, NUMBER THREE, Babe Ruth…
Babe Ruth in his first year wearing #3, 1929 Yankee Stadium, Opening Day, April 18, 1929. And if you look close (or click the photo to… Read more “Now batting, NUMBER THREE, Babe Ruth…”
