Tommy Hughes, Phillies rookie righthander, get hugs from his fellow rookie batterymate, Mickey Livingston, at Shibe Park, Philadelphia on June 3rd, 1941, after Hughes twirled a 1-hit… Read more “A Moment in Time – 6/3/41: Tommy Hughes hurls a 1-hit shutout”
Tag: 1940’s
Pastime Portraiture: Johnny Rizzo
Young outfielder/slugger Johnny Rizzo of the Pittsburgh Pirates, taken in 1938 or 1939 by The Sporting News. Rizzo would have one of the best rookie seasons for… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Johnny Rizzo”
Pastime Portraiture: Stan Musial
(Via Twitter) 21-yr-old Stan Musial at Sportsman’s Park, Friday, April 10, 1942. Stan and the Cardinals were working out at the stadium, as they had just arrived… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Stan Musial”
Quick Pitch: Ralph Kiner’s first Spring Training
(Via Twitter) 18-year-old Ralph Kiner flips his lid at his first pro camp, Perris Hill Park, San Bernardino, CA, 1941. Sent to Albany (A), led league in… Read more “Quick Pitch: Ralph Kiner’s first Spring Training”
In Memoriam: Don Newcombe
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”
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: Ace Adams
Ace Adams, New York Giants 31-year-old rookie pitcher, 1941, from an unknown International News press photographer. I chose this as a subject for a post as liked… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Ace Adams”
2019 Ford C. Frick Award – Al Helfer
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”
Pastime Portraiture: Stan Musial
A 21-year-old Stan Musial, on the cusp of greatness, relaxing before a game at Braves Field in 1942, his first full season in the majors. Photography by… Read more “Pastime Portraiture: Stan Musial”
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