Quick post on Al Helfer, the recipient of the 2019 Ford C. Frick Award, who nows enters the hallowed halls of the Baseball Hall of Fame! A… Read more “2019 Ford C. Frick Award – Al Helfer”
Tag: 1930’s
Art of the Game: The debut of Willard Mullin’s Brooklyn “Bum”
Tuesday, June 6th, 1939 – the Brooklyn Dodgers, under new player-manager Leo Durocher, beat the Pirates 5-2 at Ebbets Field behind a complete-game victory by Freddie Fitzsimmons,… Read more “Art of the Game: The debut of Willard Mullin’s Brooklyn “Bum””
Pastime Portraiture: Bob Johnson
The Philadelphia Athletics’ Bob Johnson relaxes before a game at Fenway Park in the mid-1930’s, courtesy of the great Leslie Jones. Nicknamed “Indian Bob” in those pre-PC… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Bob Johnson”
Pastime Portraiture: Elbie Fletcher
1937: 21-year-old Boston Bees’ 1B Elbie Fletcher goes batty at Braves Field in a humorous snap from the legendary photographer Leslie Jones (from the Boston Public Library… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Elbie Fletcher”
Pastime Portraiture: Ted Williams
Fenway Park, 1939, and a young Red Sox rookie by the name of Ted Williams watches intently from the batting cage, beautifully captured, as always, by Boston… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Ted Williams”
A Colorful Exit: Babe Ruth’s last game film
Wednesday, May 29, 1935, and the old Boston Braves pay a visit to the Phillies at the Baker Bowl for a 3-game set over 2 days. There… Read more “A Colorful Exit: Babe Ruth’s last game film”
Pastime Portraiture: John Stone
Fenway Park, 1936 or 1937, and Washington Senators’ John Stone poses for the camera of Leslie Jones of the Boston Herald-Traveler. Stone was an accomplished outfielder with speed… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: John Stone”
The Grace of the Game: Hank Greenberg
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”
A Moment in Time – 8/23/36: The East-West All-Star Game
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: The East-West All-Star Game”
Behind the Bag 