Giants “18-year-old wonder”, rookie INF Freddie Lindstrom, Sporting News, 1924. Replacing injured Heinie Groh at 3B, in ’24, youngest player ever to appear in a WS –… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Freddie Lindstrom”
Tag: 1920’s
Pastime Portraiture: Zack Wheat
(Via Twitter) Brooklyn star Zack Wheat, c1920, United News Pictures. ALL-TIME #Dodgers leader in H/2B/3B/TB (all by a lot), and 3rd in RBI behind Snider, Hodges. BA… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Zack Wheat”
Happy Thanksgiving!
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!”
In Remembrance of Eddie Grant
Eddie Grant with the NY Giants, 1913 Saturday, October 2, 1909: The Phillies’ young third baseman, Eddie Grant, strode to the plate against the NY Giants’ ace… 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…”
Behind the Bag 